The British Columbia province of Canada is one of the most advanced provinces in canada. A rapidly growing economy halted by a labor shortage, British Columbia is more than keen to invite candidates for permanent residency in Canada and to apply for Canada PR through the latest BC PNP draw.
To fight the problem of labor shortage, British columbia introduced the british PNP draw under the british columbia provincial nominee program.
Under the latest BC PNP draw, the province sends out invitations to apply to candidates so they can swiftly move through the permanent residency process.
Find out the latest BC PNP draw news here!
Launched on 30th may 2923, the british columbia provincial nominee program has launched its 5th skills ITA (invitation to apply) in may. Each BC PNP draw focuses on a different profession and seeks to invite candidates practicing professions that are in demand in British columbia.
The latest BC PNP draw focuses on healthcare professions.
The last few BC PNP draw focused on the following professions are –
- Tech professionals
- Tech graduates
- Regional Pilot
- Teaching professionals
- Graduates in B.ed
- Early childhood educators
Other than the latest BC pnp draw occupation demand list, the other occupations in demands in British columbia are –
| REGISTERED NURSE | SOFTWARE ENGINEER |
| ACCOUNTANT | PSYCHOLOGIST |
| PHYSIOTHERAPIST | DATA SCIENTIST |
BRITISH COLUMBIA PNP DRAW – what is it?
The British PNP draw list helps the government officials in deciding candidates who are most qualified to apply for Canada PR and permanent residency. The draws usually target specific categories like skilled workers, international graduates and entrepreneurs.
Candidates who practice occupation in demand in British Columbia and are eligible to apply as per the latest BC PNP draw can do so and then wait for an invitation to apply.
BRITISH PROVINCIAL NOMINEE PROGRAM
The british provincial nominee program seeks to give permanent residency to those who are able to meet the british columbia labor market’s needs, government priorities and ultimately help in social development as well as contribute to the british columbia’s economy.
You must meet the following eligibility criteria to apply for BC PNP
- Those migrating from outside Canada have to get their education degrees, diplomas accredited.
- This is done to ensure that the degree you have pursued outside Canada holds the same value as a Canadian degree.
- Education pursued only from recognised institutes will be eligible for visa application.
- A bachelor’s degree or diploma in an occupation as per the british columbia occupation demand list
- A master’s degree in a similar or same course
- Work experience as per the british columbia occupation demand list
Through BC PNP draw, British columbia provincial nominee program only invites people whose occupation lies in TEER 0,1,2 and 3, that is
TEER 0 – Management occupations
TEER 1 – occupations requiring
- A college diploma
- Work experience of 2 or more years
- Supervisory work experience
TEER 2 – occupations requiring
- A college diploma
- Work experience of less than 2 years
- On the job experience of more than 6 months
TEER 3 – occupations requiring
- A high school Diploma
- Several weeks of on the job training
If you meet the eligibility criteria, have enough points as per the BC PNP points calculator, the province may ask you to submit an expression of interest (EOI) letter as to why you wish to immigrate to Canada or the concerned province. It aims to see your intentions and desire to settle and work in that province.
Once you receive your Invitation to Apply letter, you may apply for Canada PR with the immigration ,refugees and citizenship Canada IRCC
LATEST BC PNP DRAW LIST
The latest BC PNP draw list as released on 30th may issued 196 invitations to apply to candidates.
The invitation are sent to targeted candidates who meet the following factors –
- Education level as desired in the TEER
- Language skills
- Eligibility to practice an in-demand occupation in BC
- Work experience
- Skill level of previous jobs/job offered in BC
- Intent to live, work and settle in BC
There were four categories invited to apply for Canada PR as per the latest BC PNP draw.
CATEGORY 1 – GENERAL DRAW
| Total invitations sent | 151 |
| People eligible | Skilled workers (TEER 0,1,2)Semi skilled workers (TEER 3)Graduates and entry level professionals |
| Minimum BC PNP points required | 85 – 107 |
CATEGORY 2 – TARGETED DRAW
| Total invitations sent | 26 |
| People eligible | Early childhood educators and assistants Skilled workersGraduates in the same stream |
| Minimum BC PNP points required | 60 |
CATEGORY 3 – TARGETED DRAW
| Total invitations sent | 14 |
| People eligible | Healthcare skilled workers (TEER 0,1,2)Graduates |
| Minimum BC PNP points required | 60 |
CATEGORY 4 – TARGETED DRAW
| Total invitations sent | 5 |
| People eligible | Skilled dentists Skilled veterinarians (TEER 0,1,2)Graduates in the same stream |
| Minimum BC PNP points required | 60 |