British Columbia PNP Draws: 204 Immigration Candidates were invited

The province of British Columbia invites 204 immigration candidates through the provincial nomination program draw on March 8, 2022.

Candidates were invited to apply for a provincial nomination in the general category and the second draw targeted at managers in retail and wholesale trades as well as restaurant and food service 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.

In the general draw, 191 invitations were issued across 5 streams with a minimum score requirement of 77 to 128 points, depending on the program for which they are eligible.

In another draw, 13 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 128 across the board.

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

Since last February, British Columbia has sent out invitation rounds to its PNP twice a month. Due to the large number of candidates from specific labour markets who have registered with the Skills Immigration Registration System (SIRS), these draws are being held.

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.