Canada immigration news: British Columbia has issued at least 292 invitations in new draws through multiple streams of the British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program.
The September 13 draws were split into two categories: general and targeted.
In the general draw, which included tech occupations, 177 invitations were issued through five BC PNP streams for skilled workers and international graduates. Minimum scores ranged from 78 to 132 points.
In the targeted draw, a further 27 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 4214.
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A draw targeted at Healthcare workers saw 12 invitations issued to skilled workers, international graduates and entry-level and semi-skilled workers, also with a minimum score of 60 points.
A further set of ‘less than 5’ invitations went to entry-level and semi-skilled workers targeted specifically at Healthcare Assistants under NOC 3413, with a minimum score of 60. The number of invitations was listed as ‘less than 5’ to protect the identity of those who were invited.Â
The final set of ‘less than 5’ targeted invitations went to skilled workers and international graduates under NOCs 3114 and 3213 for veterinarians and animal health technologists and veterinary technicians respectively, with a minimum score of 60.Â
Latest B.C. Immigration Draws
General Draw
| Date | Category | Minimum Score | Invitations Issued | Description |
| 13-Sept-22Â
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Skilled Worker | 120 | 251 | General draw (includes tech occupations) |
| Skilled Worker – EEBC | 120 | |||
| International Graduate | 105 | |||
| International Graduate – EEBC | 105 | |||
| Entry Level and Semi-Skilled | 78 |
Targeted Draw
| Date | Category | Minimum Score | Invitations Issued | Description |
| 13-Sept-22 | Skilled Worker, International Graduate | 60 | 27 | Targeted draw: Childcare: Early childhood educators (NOC 4214) |
| Skilled Worker, International Graduate, Entry Level and Semi-Skilled | 60 | 12 | Targeted draw: Healthcare | |
| Entry Level and Semi-Skilled | 60 | <5 | Targeted draw: Health care assistants (NOC 3413) | |
| Skilled Worker, International Graduate | 60 | <5 | Targeted draw: Other priority occupations (NOCs 3114, 3213) |
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