BC PNP invites more than 128 candidates in latest draw

By Scarlett Wilson [Published 06 Jul, 2022 | 06:02 AM] 1251

Canada's British Columbia gave away the results of latest draw held on July 5, 2022. The BC Provincial Nominee Program (BC PNP) sent out its weekly batch of invitations on. More than 128 fresh applicants were asked to apply for a provincial nomination.

A total of 100 people were picked from the Skilled Worker, International Graduate targeting Tech category with a minimum score of 85 points.

21 invitations were issued to Childcare: Early childhood educators and assistants (NOC 4214) with a minimum score of 60.

The Skilled Worker, International Graduate, Entry Level and Semi-Skilled (including EEBC option) invited 7 immigrant applicants with a minimum score of 60.

Other priority occupations (NOCs 3114, 3213) from the Skilled Worker, International Graduate category invited less than 5 applicants.

Date: July 5, 2022

Category	Minimum Score Required	Number of invitations issued
Skilled Worker, International Graduate (includes EEBC option)	85	100

Category	Minimum Score Required	Number of invitations issued
Skilled Worker, International Graduate (includes EEBC option)	60	21
Skilled Worker, International Graduate, Entry Level and Semi-Skilled (includes EEBC option)	60	7
Skilled Worker, International Graduate (includes EEBC option)	60	<5

About BC PNP

High-scoring candidates are chosen by British Columbia by issuing invites through the BC PNP draw to those who have applied under each PNP category, enabling them to live and work there permanently. Candidates who are nominated by their home province may apply to Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship (IRCC) Canada for visas allowing them to live there permanently.

British Columbia provides its residents with high living standards and greater career progression opportunities in line with their labour needs. British Columbia invites up to 1,350 skilled workers each year, and the nomination program of the BC PNP help to make the invitations.\

Based on the following human capital factors, BC issues invitations to immigrant applicants:

• Education – level and field of education and where it was completed

• Language skills

• Occupation

• Duration and skill level of work experience

• Wage and/or skill level of job offer

• Intent to live, work and settle in a specific region

• Strategic priorities – factors that address specific labour market needs in B.C. or support government pilot projects and initiatives