Provincial Immigration

New British Columbia Draw: Province Targets Tech, Childcare, Health Jobs For Immigration

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.


Read More Canada Immigration News

In Wake Of South Korean Election, Twitter Rife With Talk Of Immigration To Canada
Health and Early Childhood Educator Occupations Targeted In British Columbia PNP Changes
Two New British Columbia Draws See Province Issue 204 Canada Immigration Invitations


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)


Video:

Colin Singer

Colin Singer is an international acclaimed Canadian immigration lawyer and founder of immigration.ca featured on Wikipedia. Colin Singer is also founding director of the Canadian Citizenship & Immigration Resource Center (CCIRC) Inc. He served as an Associate Editor of ‘Immigration Law Reporter’, the pre-eminent immigration law publication in Canada. He previously served as an executive member of the Canadian Bar Association’s Quebec and National Immigration Law Sections and is currently a member of the Canadian Chapter of the American Immigration Lawyers Association. Colin has twice appeared as an expert witness before Canada’s House of Commons Standing Committee on Citizenship and Immigration. He is frequently recognized as a recommended authority at national conferences sponsored by government and non-government organizations on matters affecting Canada’s immigration and human resource industries. Since 2009, Colin has been a Governor of the Quebec Bar Foundation a non-profit organization committed to the advancement of the profession, and became a lifetime member in 2018.

Recent Posts

Canadian Immigration Trends: Decline in New Permanent Resident Numbers

Discover the latest trends in Canadian immigration with a notable decline in permanent residency applications.…

2 weeks ago

Quebec Temporary Immigration Freeze Proposal: Addressing Housing Affordability Crisis

Learn about the Parti Québécois' call to halt temporary immigration in Quebec, its impact on…

2 weeks ago

Rethinking Canada Immigration Policy With A Focus On Citizenship

In a recent panel discussion at the Canada Strong and Free Network conference in Ottawa,…

2 weeks ago

Saskatchewan Bolsters Immigration Framework to Foster Economic Growth

Discover Saskatchewan's enhanced Immigration Services Act, bolstering protection for foreign workers, combating fraud, and facilitating…

2 weeks ago

Navigating Canada’s Tax Benefits and Credits for Newcomers

Discover how newcomers to Canada can access a wide range of benefits and tax credits…

2 weeks ago

Success in Higher Education and Beyond for Immigrant Children

Discover how immigrant children in Canada outshine their counterparts, excelling in education and earning higher…

3 weeks ago

This website uses cookies.