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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
For individuals navigating the BC PNP process, the following processing times apply:
These processing timeframes are based on 80% of cases and commence when the BC PNP receives a complete application after the draw