BC PNP Tech Draw: 140 immigration candidates invited

British Columbia invited 140 tech workers to apply for a provincial nomination on February 15. The invitations were sent out via the BC PNP Tech, a stream under the British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program.

Candidates invited through B.C’s Tech draws must meet the requirements of one of British Columbia’s Express Entry BC and Skills immigration categories, which are managed through the Skills and Immigration Registration System (SIRS).

Minimum scores were 85 for all four streams. The featured streams were:

• SI – Skilled Worker
• SI – International Graduate
• EEBC – Skilled Worker
• EEBC – International Graduate

Invited candidates now have 30 calendar days to apply for the nomination.

Candidates need a valid offer of at least 12 months to be eligible for this immigration program. The occupations that qualify include people working in the 29 eligible fields that are outlined by the Tech Pilot.

BC PNP is a program that allows BC to attract high-demand workers, giving them an opportunity for citizenship. A foreign worker who lives and works in BC can attain permanent residence with this program.

What is  BC PNP Tech program?

The BC PNP Tech Pilot has been renamed BC PNP Tech and converted to a permanent immigration stream. It was initially launched in 2017. It has a list of 29 target occupations with relaxed duration requirements.

The BC PNP Tech is a fast-track immigration pathway for in-demand tech workers and international students. The program is designed to enable employers in British Columbia’s technology sector to continue to attract and select international talent when qualified workers are not available locally

BC PNP Tech Job Requirements

Job offer must be for one of the 29 targeted occupations for at least one year duration and must be valid for at least 120 days at time of application.

Invitations are sent out weekly through the province’s tech program to the top-scoring candidates who meet the eligibility requirements.

Candidates who are invited to apply for a provincial nomination must complete an application. After that, most technology applications will be processed within two to three months. If approved, candidates will receive a nomination confirmation letter IRCC  that can be used to apply for permanent residence under the Provincial Nominee Program Class.

PNP candidates automatically earn 600 points for their score in the Comprehensive Ranking System and thus have a very good chance of obtaining an Invitation to Apply (ITA) for permanent residence via Express Entry.

29 Target Occupations under BC PNP Tech