Canada immigration news: Two new draws through multiple streams of the British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program saw the province issue more than 174 invitations.
The April 19 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 77 to 125 points.
In the targeted draw, a further 20 invitations were issued to skilled workers and international graduates scoring at least 70 points in a draw targeting Early Childhood Educators and Assistants under NOC 4214.
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A draw targeted at Healthcare workers saw 7 invitations issued to skilled workers, international graduates and entry-level and semi-skilled workers, also with a minimum score of 70 points.
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 70.
General Draw
| Date | Category | Minimum Score | Invitations Issued | Description |
| 19-Apr-22
| Skilled Worker | 110 | 147 | General draw (includes tech occupations) |
| Skilled Worker – EEBC | 125 | |||
| International Graduate | 98 | |||
| International Graduate – EEBC | 109 | |||
| Entry Level and Semi-Skilled | 77 |
Targeted Draw
| Date | Category | Minimum Score | Invitations Issued | Description |
| 19-Apr-22
| Skilled Worker, International Graduate | 70 | 20 | Targeted draw: Childcare: Early childhood educators (NOC 4214) |
| Skilled Worker, International Graduate, Entry Level and Semi-Skilled | 70 | 7 | Targeted draw: Healthcare | |
| Skilled Worker, International Graduate | 70 | <5 | Targeted draw: Other priority occupations (NOCs 3114, 3213) |
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