British Columbia PNP Draw: Province Issues At Least 224 Canada Immigration Invitations

Canada immigration news: British Columbia has issued at least 224 invitations in new draws through multiple streams of the British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program.

The August 16 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 26 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 15 invitations issued to skilled workers, international graduates and entry-level and semi-skilled workers, also with a minimum score of 60 points.

A further 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 final set of 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. The number of invitations was listed as ‘less than 5’ to protect the identity of those who were invited.

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Latest B.C. Immigration Draws

General Draw

Date	Category	Minimum Score	Invitations Issued	Description
16-August-22	Skilled Worker	120	177	General draw (includes tech occupations)
	Skilled Worker – EEBC	132
	International Graduate	105
	International Graduate – EEBC	110
	Entry Level and Semi-Skilled	78

Targeted Draw

Date	Category	Minimum Score	Invitations Issued	Description
16-August-22	Skilled Worker, International Graduate	60	26	Targeted draw: Childcare: Early childhood educators (NOC 4214)
	Skilled Worker, International Graduate, Entry Level and Semi-Skilled	60	15	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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