British Columbia has issued at least 204 invitations in new draws through multiple streams of the British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program.
The October 31 draws were split into two categories: general and targeted.
In the general draw, which included tech occupations, 133 invitations were issued through five BC PNP streams for skilled workers and international graduates. Minimum scores ranged from 91 to 113 points.
In the targeted draw, a further 48 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.
A draw targeted at Healthcare workers saw 22 invitations issued to skilled workers and international graduates, also with a minimum score of 60 points.
Finally, a draw aimed at other priority occupations under NOCs 31003 and 32104 saw ‘less than 5’ invitations issued, again with a minimum score of 60. The number of invitations was recorded as ‘less than 5’ to protect the identity of those invited.
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General Draw
Date | Category | Minimum Score | Invitations Issued | Description |
31-10-23 | Skilled Worker | 111 | 133 | General draw (includes tech occupations) |
Skilled Worker – EEBC | 111 | |||
International Graduate | 113 | |||
International Graduate – EEBC | 113 | |||
Entry Level and Semi-Skilled | 91 |
Targeted Draw
Date | Category | Minimum Score | Invitations Issued | Description |
31-10-23 | Skilled Worker, International Graduate | 60 | 48 | Targeted draw: Childcare: Early childhood educators (NOC 42202) |
Skilled Worker, International Graduate | 60 | 22 | Targeted draw: Healthcare | |
Skilled Worker, International Graduate | 60 | <5 | Other priority occupations (NOCs 31003, 32104) |
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