BC PNP Draw invites 230 Immigration Candidates

BC British Columbia PNP Draws BC PNP Tech Draw
  • December 20, 2023

On December 19, 2023, the most recent British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BC PNP) draw unfolded, granting 230 invitations for permanent residency (PR) through targeted draws.

 

  • Tech Occupations: 107 Invitations

In a focused BC PNP draw for 35 tech occupations, a total of 107 invitations were issued. These invitations encompass all BC PNP Skills Immigration streams and Express Entry streams. Notably, the cutoff score saw a marginal increase of 1 point compared to the previous tech-targeted invitation round.

 

  • Early Childhood Education: 62 Invitations

The draw included 62 invitations specifically for individuals with experience as early childhood educators and assistants (NOC 42202). The cutoff score for this category was set at 60 points.

 

  • Construction Occupations: 32 Invitations

A distinctive category-based draw targeted 32 applicants with experience in 25 construction occupations. The cutoff score for this draw was established at 75 points.

 

  • Healthcare Occupations: 29 Invitations

An additional 29 invitations were extended to individuals with profiles in 39 healthcare-related occupations. The cutoff score for this category was set at 60 points.

 

BC PNP Processing Times

For individuals navigating the BC PNP process, the following processing times apply:

  • Skills Immigration: 3 Months
  • Post-nomination Requests: 3 Months

These processing timeframes are based on 80% of cases and commence when the BC PNP receives a complete application after the draw

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