In its latest BC PNP Tech draw, Canada’s westernmost province issued 108 invitations to skilled workers and international graduates.
The Oct. 5 draw featured invitations through four streams of the British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program.
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Minimum scores were 70 for all four streams, 10 points less than in the previous Tech draw on Sept. 28. The featured streams were:
- SI – Skilled Worker
- SI – International Graduate
- EEBC – Skilled Worker
- EEBC – International Graduate
Did You Get Invited in the Latest B.C. Immigration Draw?
|
Date |
Category |
Minimum Score |
Invitations Issued |
|
Oct. 5 |
SI – Skilled Worker |
70 |
Total: 108 |
|
|
SI – International Graduate |
70 |
|
|
|
EEBC – Skilled Worker |
70 |
|
|
|
EEBC – International Graduate |
70 |
Source: www.welcomebc.ca
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The BC PNP Tech Pilot has been renamed BC PNP Tech and converted to a permanent immigration stream. It was initially launched in 2017. It has a list of 29 target occupations with relaxed duration requirements.
BC PNP draws aimed specifically at technology workers started in May 2017. The province has a thriving technology industry with some big names of the tech world basing themselves in Canada’s westernmost province.
What Are The BC PNP Tech Job Requirements?
- Job offer must be for one of the 29 targeted occupations (see below)
- Job offer must be for at least one-year duration
- Job offer must be valid for at least 120 days at time of application
What Are The 29 Target Occupations Under BC PNP Tech?
|
NOC Code |
Job Title |
|
0131 |
Telecommunication carriers’ managers |
|
0213 |
Computer and information systems managers |
|
0512 |
Managers – publishing, motion pictures, broadcasting and performing arts |
|
2131 |
Civil engineers |
|
2132 |
Mechanical engineers |
|
2133 |
Electrical and electronics engineers |
|
2134 |
Chemical engineers |
|
2147 |
Computer engineers (except software engineers and designers) |
|
2171 |
Information systems analysts and consultants |
|
2172 |
Database analysts and data administrators |
|
2173 |
Software engineers and designers |
|
2174 |
Computer programmers and interactive media developers |
|
2175 |
Web designers and developers |
|
2221 |
Biological technologists and technicians |
|
2241 |
Electrical and electronics engineering technologists and technicians |
|
2242 |
Electronic service technicians (household and business equipment) |
|
2243 |
Industrial instrument technicians and mechanics |
|
2281 |
Computer network technicians |
|
2282 |
User support technicians |
|
2283 |
Information systems testing technicians |
|
5121 |
Authors and writers |
|
5122 |
Editors |
|
5125 |
Translators, terminologists and interpreters |
|
5224 |
Broadcast technicians |
|
5225 |
Audio and video recording technicians |
|
5227 |
Support occupations in motion pictures, broadcasting, photography and the performing arts |
|
5226 |
Other technical and coordinating occupations in motion pictures, broadcasting and the performing arts |
|
5241 |
Graphic designers and illustrators |
|
6221 |
Technical sales specialists – wholesale trade |
A coveted provincial nomination effectively guarantees selection under the Canada Express Entry System, worth 600 Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) points.