Canada immigration news: British Columbia has the first draw since making a series of changes to the streams of the British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program, the province targeted technology, childcare and health occupations.
The March 14 draw saw invitations issued to more than 170 candidates in four different categories.
Skilled workers and international graduates with a minimum score of 85 points received 123 invitations through the BC PNP Tech stream.
A further 27 invitations were issued to skilled workers and international graduates scoring at least 85 points in a draw targeting Early Childhood Educators under NOC 4214.
A draw targeted at Healthcare workers saw 21 invitations issued to skilled workers, international graduates and entry-level and semi-skilled workers, also with a minimum score of 85 points.
The final invitations went to entry-level and semi-skilled workers targeted specifically at Healthcare Assistants under NOC 3413, with a minimum score of 63. 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 Draw
|
Date |
Category |
Minimum Score |
Invitations Issued |
Description |
|
14-Mar-22 |
Skilled Worker, International Graduate |
85 |
123 |
Targeted draw: Tech |
|
|
Skilled Worker, International Graduate |
85 |
27 |
Targeted draw: Childcare: Early childhood educators (NOC 4214) |
|
|
Skilled Worker, International Graduate, Entry Level and Semi-Skilled |
85 |
21 |
Targeted draw: Healthcare |
|
|
Entry Level and Semi-Skilled |
63 |
<5 |
Targeted draw: Healthcare: Healthcare assistants (NOC 3413) |
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