Provincial Immigration

New British Columbia Draw Sees More Than 167 Canada Immigration Invitations Issued

Canada immigration news: New draws through multiple streams of the British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program saw the province issue more than 167 invitations.

The May 31 draws were split into two categories: general and targeted.

In the general draw, which included tech occupations, 147 invitations were issued through five BC PNP streams for skilled workers and international graduates. Minimum scores ranged from 76 to 123 points.

In the targeted draw, a further 15 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 5 invitations issued to skilled workers, international graduates and entry level and semi-skilled workers, also with a minimum score of 60 points.

Further 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.

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.


Latest B.C. Immigration Draws

General Draw

Date

Category

Minimum Score

Invitations Issued

Description

31-May-22

 

 

 

Skilled Worker

109

147

General draw (includes tech occupations)

Skilled Worker – EEBC

123

International Graduate

96

International Graduate – EEBC

106

Entry Level and Semi-Skilled

76

Targeted Draw

Date

Category

Minimum Score

Invitations Issued

Description

31-May-22

 

 

 

Skilled Worker, International Graduate

60

15

Targeted draw: Childcare: Early childhood educators (NOC 4214)

Skilled Worker, International Graduate, Entry Level and Semi-Skilled

60

5

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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