British Columbia Conducts New PNP Draw, Invites 130 Skilled Workers and Graduates

An Overview of the Latest BC PNP Draw - 

Skilled Immigration Streams 

• Skilled Worker (EEBC option)-  International skilled workers with post-secondary education or training and experience in professional, management, technical, trade, or other skilled occupations are given priority in this stream. Candidate’s occupation must fall under the National Occupation Classification. 
• The International Graduate (EEBC option)- Candidates enrolling under this stream must have a full-time permanent job offer in a skilled occupation from a British Columbia company. A degree, diploma, or certificate from an approved post-secondary institution in Canada is a requirement of this stream. 

Types Of Draw Under BC PNP 

• Childcare - In this type, early childhood educators and assistants are targeted. 
• Construction - To be eligible for this type, the candidate must have a full-time job in the construction industry and have a trade certificate issued by Skilled Trades BC.  
• Healthcare - This type targets the nurse practitioners, physicians and other provincial health occupations. 
• Tech - The following are the requirements of this draw type :- 

1. the job offer must be in one of the technology occupations
2. the job offer must be of at least one year in duration 
3. there must be at least 120 calendar days remaining on the job offer at the time of application

Factors influencing Invitation to Skilled Worker Stream 

• Education
• Professional designation in British Columbia
• Language Skills
• Occupations
• Work Experience
• Skill level of job offer
• Intent to live or settle in any specific region
• Strategic Priorities