British Columbia invited more than 188 applicants to apply for Canadian permanent residency (PR) in a new immigration draw on December 6, 2022.
A total of 144 invites to apply for a provincial nomination were issued to candidates through four streams of the British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BC PNP) in a Tech draw. Additional 44+ invitations went to candidates in the Healthcare, Childcare, and other priority occupations.
| Draw/Occupations | Total Invites issued | Minimum Score |
|---|---|---|
| Tech Draw | 144 | 95 |
| Childcare: Early Childhood Educators and Assistants (NOC 42202) | 32 | 60 |
| Healthcare Occupations – 12 | 12 | 60 |
| NOCs 31103, 32104 | <5 | 60 |
The British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BC PNP) offers a fast-track pathway for high-demand skilled foreign workers to gain permanent residency and immigrate directly to British Columbia.
The Express Entry BC (EEBC) stream of BCPNP allows the province to search & invite qualified candidates with a valid profile in the Federal Express Entry system. The Skills Immigration Category of BCPNP is designed for skilled and semi-skilled workers whose occupations are in high demand in the province.
In order to receive an invitation to apply for a provincial nomination under one of these two streams, candidates need to first create a profile through the BC PNP’s online portal and register under its Skills Immigration Registration System (SIRS).
Express Entry candidates, whose applications get approved by BCPNP, will automatically receive additional 600 points toward their comprehensive ranking system (CRS) scores. This effectively guarantees them an Invitation to Apply (ITA) for Canadian permanent residence in subsequent Federal Express Entry Draw.
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