170 Eligible Candidates Invited Through Latest British Columbia PNP Draw
Posted by: Adeeba Naeem
21 March 2024 08:53 AM
The province of British Columbia released its recent draw on March 19, 2024.
The draw was conducted under the General, Childcare, Healthcare, Construction, and Veterinary Care draw types.
The different streams of the draw types are Skilled Workers, International Graduates, Entry Level and Semi-Skilled, Skilled Workers with EEBC option, and International Graduates with EEBC option.
The total Number of Invitations to Apply issued is approximately 170, with different minimum scores ranging from 80 to 125.
British Columbia invites candidates to live and work permanently in the province through the British Columbia PNP draw.
The candidates are ranked based on the points calculated by the BC PNP point calculator. The points are allocated on the basis of age, education, work experience, language proficiency, spouse sponsorship, and adaptability.
Candidates who secure the highest points can apply to Immigration, Refugee, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) for permanent residency.
Summary of the Draw:
| Date | Draw Type | Stream | Minimum Score | Number of invitations |
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March 19, 2024 |
General | Skilled Worker | 125 | 88 |
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Skilled Worker - EEBC option |
125 | |||
| International Graduate | 125 | |||
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International Graduate --EEBC option |
125 | |||
| Entry Level and Semi - Skilled | 98 | |||
| Childcare | Skilled Worker, International Graduate (includes EEBC option) | 80 | 27 | |
| Construction | 85 | 21 | ||
| Healthcare | 80 | 30 | ||
| Veterinary Care | 80 | <5 |
However, in the previous draw, held on March 12, 2024, approximately 191 invitations were issued under the childcare, construction, healthcare, tech, and veterinary care draw types.
According to the latest draw, the next draw is expected to be on March 26, 2024, as BC PNP conducts its draw on a weekly basis.
Invitations to Apply (ITA) to the Skills Immigration streams are based on the following factors:
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Education
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A professional designation in British Columbia
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Language Skills
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Occupation
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Skill level and time span of work experience
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Skill level and wage of job offer
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Intent to live, work, and settle in a specific region of British Columbia
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Priority to support government pilot projects and meet specific labour market needs
To receive an invitation from British Columbia, a candidate must meet the eligibility requirements of the specific streams in which they are interested.
Upon receiving an invitation, a candidate must submit an Expression of Interest (EOI) online and provide accurate information about language skills, education, and work experience.
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