The BC PNP draw held on April 11, invited 132 skilled workers and international graduates to apply for permanent residency in British Columbia.
This draw targeted profiles created in 35 tech occupations/NOCs as well as 39 healthcare related occupations/NOCs. The draw consisted of a general and targeted draw. Here are the details:
- In the general draw, 99 invitations were issued to skilled workers and international graduates across five BC PNP streams, including tech occupations. The minimum scores for eligibility is 85 points.
- The targeted draw included 25 invitations for Early Childhood Educators and Assistants under NOC 42202, with a minimum score of 60 points. Additionally, a draw aimed at Healthcare workers saw 8 invitations issued to skilled workers, international graduates, and entry-level and semi-skilled workers, also with a minimum score of 60 points.
Listed below are the 35 eligible technical occupations for the BC PNP draw
- 10030 Telecommunication carriers managers
- 20012 Computer and information systems managers
- 21100 Physicists and astronomers
- 21210 Mathematicians, statisticians and actuaries
- 21211 Data scientists
- 21220 Cybersecurity specialists
- 21221 Business systems specialists
- 21222 Information systems specialists
- 21223 Database analysts and data administrators
- 21230 Computer systems developers and programmers
- 21231 Software engineers and designers
- 21232 Software developers and programmers
- 21233 Web designers
- 21234 Web developers and programmers
- 21300 Civil engineers
- 21301 Mechanical engineers
- 21310 Electrical and electronics engineers
- 21311 Computer engineers (except software engineers and designers)
- 21320 Chemical engineers
- 21399 Other professional engineers
- 22110 Biological technologists and technicians
- 22220 Computer network and web technicians
- 22221 User support technicians
- 22222 Information systems testing technicians
- 22310 Electrical and electronics engineering technologists and technicians
- 22312 Industrial instrument technicians and mechanics
- 50011 Managers – publishing, motion pictures, broadcasting and performing arts
- 51111 Authors and writers (except technical)
- 51112 Technical writers
- 51120 Producers, directors, choreographers and related occupations
- 52119 Other technical and coordinating occupations in motion pictures, broadcasting and the performing arts
- 52112 Broadcast technicians
- 52113 Audio and video recording technicians
- 52120 Graphic designers and illustrators
- 53111 Motion pictures, broadcasting, photography and performing arts assistants and operators
Listed below are all the healthcare occupations that are eligible
- 30010 Managers in health care
- 31100 Specialists in clinical and laboratory medicine
- 31101 Specialists in surgery
- 31102 General practitioners and family physicians
- 31110 Dentists
- 31112 Audiologists and speech-language pathologists
- 31120 Pharmacists
- 31121 Dietitians and nutritionists
- 31200 Psychologists
- 31201 Chiropractors
- 31202 Physiotherapists
- 31203 Occupational therapists
- 31204 Kinesiologists and other professional occupations in therapy and assessment
- 31209 Other professional occupations in health diagnosing and treating
- 31300 Nursing coordinators and supervisors
- 31301 Registered nurses and registered psychiatric nurses
- 31302 Nurse practitioners
- 31303 Physician assistants, midwives and allied health professionals
- 32101 Licensed practical nurses
- 32102 Paramedical occupations
- 32103 Respiratory therapists, clinical perfusionists and cardiopulmonary technologists
- 32109 Other technical occupations in therapy and assessment
- 32110 Denturists
- 32111 Dental hygienists and dental therapists
- 32112 Dental technologists and technicians
- 32120 Medical laboratory technologists
- 32121 Medical radiation technologists
- 32122 Medical sonographers
- 32123 Cardiology technologists and electrophysiological diagnostic technologists
- 32124 Pharmacy technicians
- 32129 Other medical technologists and technicians
- 32200 Traditional Chinese medicine practitioners and acupuncturists
- 33100 Dental assistants and dental laboratory assistants
- 33101 Medical laboratory assistants and related technical occupations
- 33102 Nurse aides, orderlies and patient service associates
- 33103 Pharmacy technical assistants and pharmacy assistants
- 41300 Social workers
- 41301 Therapists in counselling and related specialized therapies
- 42201 Social and community service workers
What is BC PNP?
The British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program is an economic immigration program that allows the province to select and nominate foreign employees, international students, and entrepreneurs to help meet labour market demands, support government initiatives, and grow the economy. If selected and nominated, you and your family can apply to become permanent residents of Canada through the Immigration and Refugee Council of Canada (IRCC).
BC PNP Processing Time
The estimated processing time for BC PNP Skills Immigration is three months, starting from the day the full application is received. These processing times are based on 80% of the files.
BC PNP Skills Immigration Fees
The application processing fee for BC PNP Skills Immigration is $1,150, and there is a $500 request for review fee. Please note that there is no fee for registration of your profile with BC PNP.
