The Pacific Province, British Columbia known for its breathtaking mountains, lush forests, and rugged coastline amazes foreign workers with its draws.
On January 25, 2022, the Garden Province invited 289 immigration candidates through Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) draws.
Highlights of the draw
- Two draws were held through the British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BCPNP)
- Invited candidates from Skills Immigration (SI) and Express Entry BC (EEBC) streams under Skilled Worker, International Graduate and Entry Level
- 264 candidates having a minimum score between 77 and 114 based on the program were invited
- Rest 25 invitations with minimum scores of 114 across the board
- The draw targeted occupations under NOC 0621 and 0631
Details of the two draws
| Number of Invitations | Category | Minimum Score | Other Considerations |
| 264 | SI - Skilled Worker | 105 | NOC 0621 and 0631 draw |
| SI - International Graduate | 93 | ||
| SI - Entry Level and Semi-Skilled | 77 | ||
| EEBC - Skilled Worker | 114 | ||
| EEBC - International Graduate | 97 | ||
| 25 | SI - Skilled Worker | 114 | ITAs issued to NOCs 0621, 0631 only. |
| SI - International Graduate | 114 | ||
| EEBC - Skilled Worker | 114 | ||
| EEBC - International Graduate | 114 |
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About the BC PNP
The British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BCPNP), aims to attract foreign nationals who are willing to become permanent residents of Canada.
BC PNP immigration streams
The two main immigration streams of BC PNP mentioned below were managed under B.C.’s Skills Immigration Registration System (SIRS).
Skills immigration in British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program
Under the skills immigration category, British Columbia has issued invitations for the following sub-categories:
- Skilled Worker
- International Graduate
- Entry Level and Semi-Skilled
Express Entry British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program
In Express Entry BC, the candidates were invited under the following subcategories:
- Skilled Worker
- International Graduate
- Entry Level and Semi-Skilled
To get eligible under these streams, you have to register an account, which will allot score based on the factors such as education, work experience, and language skills.
Candidates with the highest scores from each sub-category are invited to apply for provincial nomination to apply for permanent residency when British Columbia conducts one of its regular draws.
After receiving an invitation, the candidates will have 30 calendar days to submit a complete application through the BC PNP online system.
The candidate will be notified about the province’s decision within approximately two to three months to notify the decision. If the nomination is successful, you will be eligible to apply to Immigration, Refugee, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) for permanent resident status under the Provincial Nominee Class.
As a provincial nominee, an additional 600 points will be added to the existing CRS score, which will be high enough to receive the Invitation to Apply (ITA) in the federal Express Entry draw.
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