On May 3, more than 178 BC immigration candidates received invitations to apply for a provincial nomination from the British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BC PNP).
A total of 141 of these candidates were invited through a general draw. Candidates who received invitations in this draw were from the Skilled Worker, International Graduate, and Entry Level and Semi-Skilled subcategories and needed a minimum provincial score between 77 and 123.
There were three separate draws held by the province for candidates in targeted occupations. A total of 28 early childhood educators who may qualify for the Skilled Worker and International Graduate sub-categories were invited. BC also invited nine healthcare professionals who may be eligible for the Skilled Worker, International Graduate, or the Entry Level and Semi-Skilled sub-categories. A minimum provincial score of 65 was required for both draws.
Further, fewer than five veterinarians, animal health technologists, and veterinary technicians were invited to apply for the Skilled Worker and International Graduate subcategories. These candidates also needed scores of at least 65 to qualify.
General Draw:
Date | Category | Min. Score | Invitations Issued | Descriptions |
03 – May -22 | Skilled Worker | 109 | 141 | General draw (includes tech occupations) |
Skilled Worker – EEBC | 123 | |||
International Graduate | 97 | |||
International Graduate – EEBC | 107 | |||
Entry Level and Semi-Skilled | 77 |
Targeted Draw:
Date | Category | Min. Score | Invitations Issued | Description |
03 – May -22 | Skilled Worker, International Graduate | 65 | 28 | Targeted draw: Childcare: Early childhood educators (NOC 4214) |
Skilled Worker, International Graduate, Entry Level and Semi-Skilled | 65 | 9 | Targeted draw: Healthcare | |
Skilled Worker, International Graduate | 65 | <5 | Targeted draw: Other priority occupations (NOCs 3114, 3213) |