The British Columbia provincial nominee program (BC PNP) launched its 2nd draw of the month, inviting 211 candidates by sending out invitations to apply (ITAs) under the skilled worker program. The draw was held on 13th June 2023. Every BC PNP draw has a different focus and aims to invite candidates who work in the fields that are in demand in British Columbia.
British Columbia is one of Canada\’s economically sophisticated provinces. British Columbia PNP is eager to encourage potential candidates for Canadian permanent residence to submit an application through the most Latest BC PNP draw. The province\’s economy is rapidly growing, but it is being constrained by a labour shortage.
In order to address the issue of a workforce shortage, British Columbia launched the British Columbia PNP draw as a component of the British Provincial Nominee Programme. In order for candidates under the most recent BC PNP draw to get through the permanent residency process as fast as possible, the government sends out invitations to apply.
The Latest BC PNP Draw focuses on:
General draw(includes tech occupations)
- Stream Name: Skilled Worker
Number of invitations: 170
Minimum CRS score: 104
- Stream Name: Skilled Worker – EEBC option
Number of invitations: 170
Minimum CRS score: 104
- Stream Name: International Graduate
Number of invitations: 170
Minimum CRS score: 107
- Stream Name: International Graduate – EEBC option
Number of invitations: 170
Minimum CRS score: 107
- Stream Name: Entry Level and semi-skilled
Number of invitations: 170
Minimum CRS score: 87
Targeted draw: Children: Early childhood educators and assistants (NOC 42202)
- Stream Name: Skilled Worker, International Graduate (includes EEBC option)
Number of invitations: 23
Minimum CRS score: 60
Target draw: Healthcare
- Stream Name: Skilled Worker, International Graduate (includes EEBC option)
Number of invitations: 18
Minimum CRS score: 60
BRITISH PROVINCIAL NOMINEE PROGRAM
The british provincial nominee program seeks to give permanent residency to those who are able to meet the british columbia labour market’s needs, government priorities and ultimately help in social development as well as contribute to the british columbia’s economy.
To be eligible to apply for BC PNP, you must fulfil the following requirements.
- The educational degrees and diplomas of immigrants from countries other than Canada must be accredited.
- This is accomplished in order to guarantee that the degree you obtained outside of Canada has the same value as a degree earned within Canada.
- Visa applications will only be accepted for education obtained from recognized institutions.A
- a degree or certificate at the bachelor\’s level in a field listed on 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
Previous draws in British Columbia
This is the 2nd draw for British Columbia in June 2023 and they have already invited over 2000 candidates to apply for permanent residency. The BC PNP draws are the way British Columbia lets immigrants enter their provision to work and settle there.
- There were 112 candidates invited to apply for provincial nomination in a tech draw plus at least 50 more invitations for candidates in healthcare, childcare, and other priority occupations
- A total of 151 candidates were invited to apply for provincial nomination through five streams of the BC PNP, in addition to 45 invitations for candidates in healthcare, childcare, and other priority occupations.
- A tech draw was held to invite 103 candidates to apply for provincial nomination through four streams of the BC PNP, plus 42 additional invitations for healthcare, childcare, and other priority occupations.
The British Columbia province of Canada is one of the most advanced provinces in canada. A rapidly growing economy halted by a labour 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.
Eligibility to participate in BC PNP Draw
Minimum Requirements:
- Must be in active status in the federal Express Entry programme;
- Must possess an Express Entry Job Seeker Validation Code;
- Except for those who qualify as international post-graduates, a full-time job offer must have been accepted.
- Unless they are international post-graduates, they must have a job offer that is competitive with B.C. wage rates.
- You must be capable of providing for your family and yourself (with the exception of the international post-graduate category);
- Must satisfy extra criteria unique to your category; Must fulfil the minimal language standards (with the exception of the International Post-Graduate Category);
- (Except for the International Post-Graduate Category) Employers must also be eligible.
Overall, British Columbia is a sought-after location for immigrants looking to settle in Canada. The province provides a variety of opportunities for skilled workers looking to establish a new life in Canada thanks to its robust economy and diverse population.