In a new tech draw, British Columbia invited 136 killed workers and international graduates to apply for a provincial nomination on March 1. The invitations were distributed through 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 80 for all four streams. The featured streams were:
Invited candidates now have 30 calendar days to apply for the nomination.
The candidates for this immigration program must have a valid job offer of at least 12 months. 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.
29 Target Occupations under BC PNP Tech
NOC Code | Job Title |
0131 | Telecommunication carriers’ managers |
0213 | Computer and information systems managers |
0512 | Managers – publishing, motion pictures, broadcasting and performing arts |
2131 | Civil engineers |
2132 | Mechanical engineers |
2133 | Electrical and electronics engineers |
2134 | Chemical engineers |
2147 | Computer engineers (except software engineers and designers) |
2171 | Information systems analysts and consultants |
2172 | Database analysts and data administrators |
2173 | Software engineers and designers |
2174 | Computer programmers and interactive media developers |
2175 | Web designers and developers |
2221 | Biological technologists and technicians |
2241 | Electrical and electronics engineering technologists and technicians |
2242 | Electronic service technicians (household and business equipment) |
2243 | Industrial instrument technicians and mechanics |
2281 | Computer network technicians |
2282 | User support technicians |
2283 | Information systems testing technicians |
5121 | Authors and writers |
5122 | Editors |
5125 | Translators, terminologists and interpreters |
5224 | Broadcast technicians |
5225 | Audio and video recording technicians |
5227 | Support occupations in motion pictures, broadcasting, photography and the performing arts |
5226 | Other technical and coordinating occupations in motion pictures, broadcasting and the performing arts |
5241 | Graphic designers and illustrators |
6221 | Technical sales specialists – wholesale trade |