The latest British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BC PNP) draw for Skill Immigration issued 149 invitations on August 8, 2024.

The draw targeted specific occupations under different categories. Here’s how the invitations were distributed:

Tech Draw:

• Invitations Issued: 112
• Categories:
  • Skilled Worker
  • International Graduate (including the EEBC option)
• Minimum Score: 90

This draw focused on tech professionals, including software engineers, IT managers, and other technology-related occupations.

Healthcare Draw:

• Invitations Issued: 21
• Categories:
  • Skilled Worker
  • International Graduate (including the EEBC option)
• Minimum Score: 75

Invitations were issued to healthcare professionals such as nurses, doctors, and other healthcare practitioners.

Childcare: Early Childhood Educators (ECE) and Assistants:

• Invitations Issued: 16
• Categories:
  • Skilled Worker
  • International Graduate (including the EEBC option)
• Minimum Score: 60

This category focused on early childhood educators and assistants who play a vital role in childcare.

Other Priority Occupations

• Invitations Issued: Not specified separately, but part of the overall total.
• Categories:
  • Skilled Worker
  • International Graduate
  • Entry Level and Semi-Skilled (ELSS)
• Minimum Score: Varies, typically 60 or higher depending on the occupation.

Key Details

• Eligibility: To be eligible for these draws, candidates generally need a valid job offer from a B.C. employer in one of the targeted occupations and meet the minimum score requirements for their category.
• Express Entry BC (EEBC) Option: Candidates who are already in the Express Entry pool and meet the BC PNP criteria may receive an invitation under the EEBC option, which could fast-track their permanent residence application.

Importance of the Draw

This draw is part of British Columbia’s ongoing efforts to attract skilled workers in critical sectors, especially in technology, healthcare, and childcare. The focus on tech workers aligns with the province’s goal to bolster its rapidly growing tech industry.