British Columbia invites 160 candidates in latest PNP draws

The British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BC PNP) invited 160 immigration candidates through the draws held on February 22.

In General Draw, candidates were invited to apply for a provincial nomination and a second draw targeted retail and wholesale trade managers and restaurant and food services managers.

Invitations were issued to those from the Skilled Worker, International Graduate as well as Entry Level and Semi-Skilled sub-categories of SI and EEBC streams.

The majority of invitations, 145 in total, were issued in the general draw across 5 streams, with a minimum score requirement of 77 to 125 points, depending on the program for which they are eligible.

In another draw, 15 candidates invited through four streams, whose occupation falls under NOC 0621 (retail and wholesale trade managers) or NOC 0631 (restaurant and food service managers). The minimum score for this draw is 125 across the board.

If invited candidates receive the provincial nomination, they will automatically get 600 points added to their Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score.

British Columbia has been conducting a separate round of invitations twice a month as part of its PNP program since last February. Because of the large number of candidates from specific labour market sectors who have registered in the province’s Skills Immigration Registration System, these draws are being held (SIRS).

If you received an invitation you will have 30 days from the date of the invitation to submit a complete application through the BC PNP online system.

Once you submit a complete BC PNP application package you will be notified of the province’s decision within approximately two to three months. If your nomination is successful, you become eligible to apply IRCC for permanent resident status under the Provincial Nominee Class. The nomination is valid for approximately six months from the date of confirmation.

The nomination is valid for approximately six months from the date of confirmation.