Recently, on August 9th, 2023, the British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program conducted a draw from numerous skilled immigration streams. This focused draw is aimed at filling high-demand positions according to the National Occupational Classification of Canada.

The latest British Columbia PNP draw in August is aimed at identifying eligible individuals in fields such as technology, healthcare, and childcare, which are in high demand. The draw will include 195 applications categorized as Skilled Worker, Skilled Worker – EEBC option, International Graduate, International Graduate – EEBC option, Entry Level, and Semi-Skilled. The minimum CRS cutoff varies depending on the stream that candidates applied to. Candidates who received invitations to apply (ITAs) must meet the eligibility criteria.

Please see the chart below for further information on the exact number of invitations and CRS score required for specific occupations targeted in the Latest BC PNP Draw.

Stream	Targeted occupation	Minimum CRS Score	No of Invitations
Skilled Worker	General draw (includes tech occupations)	107	139
Skilled Worker – EEBC option		107
International Graduate		110
International Graduate – EEBC option		110
Entry Level, and Semi-Skilled		88
Skilled Worker, International Graduate (includes EEBC option)	Targeted draw: Childcare: Early childhood educators and assistants (NOC 42202)	60	34
	Targeted draw: Healthcare	60	22

Since the provision has already invited more than 200 people to apply for Canada PR under the skilled worker program, British Columbia PNP draws have been ongoing in August. On August 1, 2023, the BC PNP draw took place, and 209 applicants received ITAs. The British Columbia Province of Canada invitated Skilled Worker as well as Entrepreneur Stream candidates in the previous draw of August.

Understanding the British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program?

Candidates are chosen for the British Columbia PNP Draw on the basis of their potential to apply their skills and experience to strengthen British Columbia’s economy. The BC PNP nominee program also helps the province meet the workforce demands by bringing in people who can fill gaps in the labor market.

A greater standard of living and access to better employment opportunities help the province attract more talented workers.

Latest BC PNP Draw Focuses on These Occupations

Healthcare Professions

Candidates must have a work offer that qualifies and a certain number of years of experience in the healthcare sector in order to be eligible to apply for a Canada PR visa as a nurse, doctor, mental nurse, or other relevant medical professional.

International Graduate Stream

This category is available to international learners who have just graduated from a recognized higher education institution.

Skilled workers stream

Stream of Skilled Workers

This category includes foreign workers who have been lawfully provided skilled employment by an authorized company.

Entry Level, and Semi-Skilled

Immigrants who wish to apply for specific entry-level or semi-skilled positions in the tourism/hospitality, food processing, and long-haul transportation sectors fall under this sub-category.

What is EEBC Option in Canada Immigration?

The federal Express Entry immigration selection system and British Columbia’s Express Entry immigration program are coordinated, which should result in much faster application processing times.

The British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BC PNP) and, if nominated, the application for permanent residence, are both given priority processing within the British Columbia Express Entry (EEBC) stream. Candidates for Express Entry must satisfy minimal provincial requirements for one of the following categories under the BC PNP:

Skilled Workers (encompassing the category of Healthcare Professionals)

Postgraduates from other countries

a list of studies that are acceptable

graduates from abroad

In order to be included in the Express Entry pool, applicants must also be qualified for one of the federal economic immigration programs.