British Columbia has conducted new draws through multiple streams of the British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program, issuing at least 195 invitations.
The August 1 draws were targeted at specific occupations.
In a tech draw, 132 invitations were issued to skilled workers and international graduates with a minimum score of 88 points.
A further 39 invitations were issued to skilled workers and international graduates scoring at least 60 points in a draw targeting Early Childhood Educators and Assistants under NOC 42202.
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A draw targeted at Healthcare workers saw 23 invitations issued to skilled workers, international graduates and entry level and semi-skilled workers, also with a minimum score of 60 points.
A batch of less than 5 invitations went to skilled workers and international graduates in a draw aimed at other priority occupations under NOCs 31103, 32104, also requiring 60 points. The number was recorded as less than 5 to protect the identity of those invited.
Latest B.C. Immigration Draws
Targeted Draw
| Date | Category | Minimum Score | Invitations Issued | Description |
| 01-08-23 | Skilled Worker, International Graduate | 88 | 132 | Targeted draw: Tech |
| Skilled Worker, International Graduate | 60 | 39 | Targeted draw: Childcare: Early childhood educators (NOC 42202) | |
| Skilled Worker, International Graduate | 60 | 23 | Targeted draw: Healthcare | |
| Skilled Worker, International Graduate | 60 | <5 | Targeted draw: Other priority occupations (NOCs 31103, 32104) |
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