British Columbia Issues At Least 231 Canada Immigration Invitations In New PNP Draw

British Columbia has conducted a new draw through the British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program, issuing invitations to at least 231 candidates.

The March 14 draw saw invitations issued in four different categories.

Skilled workers and international graduates with a minimum score of 82 points received 197 invitations through the BC PNP Tech stream.

A draw targeted at Early Childhood Educators under NOC 42202 saw 23 invitations issued to skilled workers and international graduates, with a minimum score of 60 points. 

A further 10 invitations were issued to skilled workers, international graduates and entry level and semi-skilled workers scoring at least 60 points in a draw targeting Healthcare workers.

A final 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.


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Latest B.C. Immigration Draw

Date Category Minimum Score Invitations Issued Description
14-03-2023 Skilled Worker, International Graduate 82 197 Tech draw
Skilled Worker, International Graduate 60 23 Targeted draw: Childcare: Early childhood educators and assistants (NOC 42202))
Skilled Worker, International Graduate, Entry Level and Semi-Skilled 60 10 Targeted draw: Healthcare
Skilled Worker, International Graduate 60 <5 Targeted draw: Other priority occupations (NOCs 31103, 32104)

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