The latest immigration invitation round of the British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BC PNP) occurred on August 22, 2023. In these new immigration draws, the province of British Columbia has issued about 230 ITAs (Invitations to Apply) for a provincial nomination for Canadian Permanent Residency (PR) Visa. Find out more.
BC PNP draws on 22 August
Find below the draw results of the new general and targeted draws of British Columbia PNP:
- The province of BC issued most, i.e. 169 ITAs in the General draw held to invite the applicants with Tech Occupations.
- In the Targeted draw for Childcare: Early childhood educators and Assistants (NOC 42202), BC issued 33 immigration invitations.
- The BC also issued 23 invitations in the Targeted draw for Healthcare occupations.
- The final draw was for Other priority occupations (NOCs 31103, 32104), which invited nearly 5 candidates to apply for provincial nomination.
British Columbia PNP draws on 22 August 2023
| Date | Number of Invitations | Stream | Minimum Score | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 22, 2023 | 169 | Skilled Worker | 106 | General draw (includes tech occupations) |
| Skilled Worker – EEBC option | 106 | |||
| International Graduate | 109 | |||
| International Graduate – EEBC option | 109 | |||
| Entry Level and Semi-Skilled | 88 | |||
| 33 | Skilled Worker, International Graduate (includes EEBC option) | 60 | Targeted draw: Childcare: Early childhood educators and assistants (NOC 42202) | |
| 23 | 60 | Targeted draw: Healthcare | ||
| <5> | 60 | Targeted draw: Other priority occupations (NOCs 31103, 32104) |
British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BC PNP)
The BC PNP is a Canadian immigration initiative worked by the province of British Columbia. Through this program, the province assesses, choose, and nominates eligible individuals and families for PR visa based on their skills, work experience, and ability to contribute to the local economy.
The BC PNP offers multiple streams, i.e. Skills Immigration and Express Entry BC categories, targeting skilled workers, international graduates, and entrepreneurs. By partaking in the BC PNP, applicants gain the chance to establish themselves in one of Canada’s most lively and diverse provinces, ensuring economic growth and cultural enhancement.
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