British Columbia (BC) PNP latest Draw conducted on March 21, 2023

 British Columbia (BC) PNP's latest Draw was conducted on March 21, 2023, and Invited more than 253 Applicants for BC PNP Nomination.

The British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BC PNP) issued 253 Invitation for Canada PR under BC PNP Draw conducted on March 21, 2023.

Date	Number of Invitations	Streams	Score	Description
March 21, 2023.	202	Skilled Worker	101	General draw (includes tech occupations)
		Skilled Worker - EEBC option	101
		International Graduate	106
		International Graduate - EEBC option	106
		Entry Level and Semi-Skilled	85
March 21, 2023.	34	Skilled Worker, International Graduate (includes EEBC option)	60	Targeted draw: Childcare: Early childhood educators and assistants (NOC 42202)
	17	Skilled Worker, International Graduate (includes EEBC option)	60	Targeted draw: Healthcare
	<5	Skilled Worker, International Graduate (includes EEBC option)	60	Targeted draw: Other priority occupations (NOCs 31103, 32104)

How BC PNP works

BC PNP nominates foreign nationals who have the skills and experience needed to contribute to the economy of the BC province. The BC PNP has several categories under which candidates can apply, including the Skills Immigration category, the Express Entry BC category, and the International graduates category.

Periodically, the BC PNP conducts draws where it invites candidates who have applied to the program to apply for provincial nomination. The draw is conducted based on a points-based system, and candidates who score above a certain threshold are invited to apply for provincial nomination.

The specific details of the BC PNP draw, such as the score threshold and the number of invitations issued, can vary depending on the needs of the province and the specific category under which the draw is conducted.

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How to Calculate BC PNP points

The British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BC PNP) uses a points-based system to assess candidates in various categories. The points system is used to determine whether a candidate meets the eligibility requirements for the program and to rank candidates for selection in the draws conducted by the BC PNP.

Here are the key factors that the BC PNP uses to calculate points for candidates:

Skilled work experience: Candidates can earn points for their skilled work experience in the occupation that is in demand in BC. Points are awarded based on the number of years of experience.

Education: Candidates can earn points for their education level. The points are awarded based on the highest level of education achieved, with higher points awarded for higher levels of education.

Language ability: Candidates can earn points for their language ability in English or French. Points are awarded based on the candidate's proficiency level in each of the language skills: speaking, listening, reading, and writing.

Job offer: Candidates with a job offer from a BC employer in an in-demand occupation can earn points. Points are awarded based on the wage offered and the type of job.

Adaptability: Candidates can earn points for their adaptability factors, which include factors such as having a close family member in BC, having studied in BC, or having work experience in Canada.

Once the points are calculated for each of these factors, the BC PNP will determine whether the candidate meets the minimum score threshold for the specific category and subcategory of the program. The score threshold can vary depending on the needs of the province and the specific category under which the draw is conducted.

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Please Find the BC PNP Priority occupation list

Care economy: Healthcare occupations

30010 Managers in healthcare
31100 Specialists in clinical and laboratory medicine
31101 Specialists in surgery
31102 General practitioners and family physicians
31110 Dentists
31112 Audiologists and speech-language pathologists
31120 Pharmacists
31121 Dietitians and nutritionists
31200 Psychologists
31201 Chiropractors
31202 Physiotherapists
31203 Occupational therapists
31204 Kinesiologists and other professional occupations in therapy and assessment
31209 Other professional occupations in health diagnosing and treating
31300 Nursing coordinators and supervisors
31301 Registered nurses and registered psychiatric nurses
31302 Nurse practitioners
31303 Physician assistants, midwives, and allied health professionals
32101 Licensed practical nurses
32102 Paramedical occupations
32103 Respiratory therapists, clinical perfusionists, and cardiopulmonary technologists
32109 Other technical occupations in therapy and assessment
32110 Denturists
32111 Dental hygienists and dental therapists
32112 Dental technologists and technicians
32120 Medical laboratory technologists
32121 Medical radiation technologists
32122 Medical sonographers
32123 Cardiology technologists and electrophysiological diagnostic technologists
32124 Pharmacy technicians
32129 Other medical technologists and technicians
32200 Traditional Chinese medicine practitioners and acupuncturists
33100 Dental assistants and dental laboratory assistants
33101 Medical laboratory assistants and related technical occupations
33102 Nurse aides, orderlies, and patient service associates
33103 Pharmacy technical assistants and pharmacy assistants
41300 Social workers
41301 Therapists in counselling and related specialized therapies
42201 Social and community service workers

*For the purposes of the BC PNP, only health care assistants/health care aides are eligible under NOC 33102.

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British Columbia launches another Tech and Targeted draw for BC PNP

British Columbia, Canada's targeted and tech draws for the Canada provincial nominee program (Canada PNP) were held on December 20, 2022. 173 ITAs (Invitations to Apply) for provincial nomination have been issued in these draws by the BC PNP.

In this round of invitations, the BC has also invited candidates under the BC PNP streams. This was the 3rd BC PNP draw in a time span of a week.

In a brand-new BC PNP Tech Pilot draw, the BC PNP distributed 153 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) to applicants. With a minimum score of 90 or above, ITAs were granted to Skilled Workers and International Graduates (including the Express Entry British Columbia option).

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20 applicants in total were asked to participate in a subsequent BC PNP draw that was held on December 20th as part of a targeted draw for skilled workers and international graduates (which included the Express Entry British Columbia option). A total of 25 ITAs were granted, of which 15 were for Early Childhood Educators & Assistants in Childcare (NOC 42202) and 5 for Healthcare. A score of 60 was necessary to pass.

Date	ITA	Stream	Minimum Score	Description
December 20, 2022	153	Skilled Worker, International Graduate (includes EEBC option)	90	Tech Draw
December 20, 2022	15	Skilled Worker, International Graduate (includes EEBC option)	60	Targeted Draw: Childcare: Early childhood educators and assistants (NOC 42202)
	5	Skilled Worker, International Graduate (includes EEBC option)	60	Targeted Draw: Healthcare

Tech PNP BC

In cases when local skilled workers aren't accessible, BC PNP Tech gives B.C. tech firms the flexibility to continue hiring and retaining international talent in tech jobs. This program paves the route for Canada's permanent residence for high-demand international employees and students, enabling them to contribute to the expansion of our economy and the creation of wonderful lives in British Columbia.

Since its May 2017 inception, BC PNP Tech has helped more than 6,000 tech professionals get nominated for Canada permanent residence. In order to maintain and expand the province's technology industry, BC PNP Tech works to guarantee that the province can continue to draw in and keep the talent that it needs.

Benefits to applicants include:

• A pathway to immigration that doesn't need a Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA);
• Work permits support letters for nominees so they can apply for a new work permit or renew their present work permit and keep working while pursuing Canada permanent residence; and.
• Before moving in permanently, customer support services via phone and email

BC PNP TECH application process

• After choosing their category, candidates can register online and obtain a registration score. It costs nothing to sign up.
• The BC PNP will hold a tech draw every week (subject to processing capacity) to invite the top-scoring technology sector registrants to apply.
• Those who have been invited have up to 30 days starting on the date of the invitation to submit a completed online application. The cost of applying to the government is $700.
• If accepted, the applicant obtains a nomination that can be used to submit an application for permanent residence through the BC PNP, which processes applications on a priority basis.
• A work permit support letter will be provided to those who have been nominated and fulfil the requirements of their nomination in order for them to apply for a new work permit or renew their current one, allowing them to continue working during the application process.

Previous BC PNP draw

The Entrepreneur and Skills Immigration streams were the focus of the last BC PNP draw, which took place on December 13, 2022. There were 227 contestants in total that were invited to the draw.

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BC PNP holds two draws on 21st September - Aptech Visa

On 21st September, British Columbia invited 341 applicants through a regional targeted draw along with Tech Professionals to apply for a provincial nomination.

The invites were distributed through BC PNP  Targeted Individuals including Tech, a branch of the British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BC PNP).

In the other targeted draw held on the 21st of September 2022 less than 15 individuals were given nominations for the post of Early Childhood Educator and Healthcare Professionals.

The British Columbia government uses the British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BC PNP) as a means of luring skilled, in-demand foreign workers. For those who desire to live and work in British Columbia, the program offers a route to permanent residency.

The qualifications of one of the Express Entry BC or Skills immigration categories governed by the Skills and Immigration Registration System must be met by candidates invited through BC's Tech draws (SIRS).

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Candidates invited to this draw were from the Skilled Worker and International Graduate subcategories and had to have a minimum provincial score of minimum 70 in the targeted regional draw and 60 in

The invited candidates now have 30 calendar days to submit their nomination applications.

Find the data for the draw underneath

Date	Number of invitations	Category	Minimum Score	Description
September 21, 2022	341	Skilled Worker	91	Targeted draw: Regional (Includes tech occupations) *
		Skilled Worker - EEBC option	91
		International Graduate	86
		International Graduate - EEBC option	86
		Entry Level and Semi-Skilled	70

Date	Number of Invitations	Category	Score	Description
September 21, 2022	11	Skilled Worker, International Graduate (includes EEBC option)	60	Targeted draw: Childcare: Early childhood educators and assistants (NOC 4214)
	<5	Skilled Worker, International Graduate, Entry Level, and Semi-Skilled (includes EEBC option)	69	Targeted draw: Healthcare

The 2022 BC PNP Latest Draw

British Columbia chooses the top applicants who applied under each category of the PNP on a regular basis by extending invitations to them through the BC PNP draw, which entitles them to live and work permanently in the province. Candidates who are successfully nominated by their province may apply for PR visas with Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada.

PNP Draw Calculator for BC

The Skills Immigration Registration System oversees the vast majority of BC PNP programs (SIRS). British Columbia can select candidates for provincial nomination based on applicants' ratings thanks to the intake management system known as SIRS. Prior to applying, potential candidates must first build a profile with details about their job offer in British Columbia, professional background, language skills, and educational background. The BC government conducts periodic interval draws in which applicants who meet the cut-off threshold for their category are invited to apply for a provincial nominee program. The SIRS operates on an expression of interest/invitation to apply basis, with registered candidates assigned a score (out of 200).

BC PNP Processing Time

The processing times show how long it takes us to process applications for the BC Provincial Nominee Program (BC PNP). On this page, the most recent processing times are displayed.

Timeframes for program processing are based on 80% of cases and begin after we receive your entire application. Processing timeframes may vary based on program capacity.

Once we have begun reviewing your application, we will not issue a refund.

Bringing in Skilled Workers

Estimated processing duration

90 days

Post-nomination requests

Estimated processing duration

90 days

Time-sensitive requests should be submitted as soon as possible to give us enough time to process them.

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BC PNP holds Tech and Targeted draw together on 30th August - Aptech Visa

On August 30th, British Columbia invited 207 Tech Professionals to apply for a provincial nomination

The invites were distributed through BC PNP Tech, a branch of the British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BC PNP).

The British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BC PNP) is an economic immigration method utilized by the government of British Columbia to attract experienced, in-demand foreign professionals. The program provides a pathway to permanent residence for persons who choose to live and work in British Columbia.

Candidates invited through BC's Tech draws must meet the requirements of one of the Express Entry BC or Skills immigration categories regulated by the Skills and Immigration Registration System (SIRS).

Candidates invited to this draw were from the Skilled Worker and International Graduate subcategories and had to have a minimum provincial score of 95.

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Candidates who have been invited now have 30 calendar days to apply for nomination.

The province also held rounds of invitations for candidates working in the following occupations.

• 29 early childhood educators and assistants (NOC 4214) with scores of at least 60 points; and
• 13 healthcare workers with scores of at least 60 points.
• 5 healthcare assistants with scores of at least 60 points
• Less Than 5 other priority occupations such as 3114, 3213

BC PNP Latest Draw

Date	Number of Invitations	Category	Minimum Score	Description
August 30, 2022	207	Skilled Worker, International Graduate (includes EEBC option)	95	Targeted draw: Tech
August 30, 2022	13	Skilled Worker, International Graduate (includes EEBC option)	60	Targeted draw: Childcare: Early childhood educators and assistants (NOC 4214)
	5	Skilled Worker, International Graduate, Entry Level, and Semi-Skilled (includes EEBC option)	60	Targeted draw: Healthcare
	5	Entry Level and Semi-Skilled	60	Targeted draw: Healthcare: Health care assistants (NOC 3413)
	<5	Skilled Worker, International Graduate (includes EEBC option)	60	Targeted draw: Other priority occupations (NOCs 3114, 3213)

The BC PNP Latest Draw 2022

On a regular basis, British Columbia selects high-scoring candidates by sending invitations to them through the BC PNP draw who have applied under each category in the PNP that allows them to live and work permanently. Candidates who successfully get the provincial nomination may apply to Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada for PR visas.

BC PNP Draw Calculator

The majority of BC PNP streams are controlled through the Skills Immigration Registration System (SIRS). SIRS is an intake management system that enables British Columbia to choose applicants for Provincial Nomination based on their ratings. Potential applicants must first create a profile and include information about their job offer in British Columbia, work experience, language competence, and level of education. The SIRS operate on an expression of interest/invitation to apply basis, with registered candidates assigned a score (out of 200), and the BC government holding regular interval draws in which aspirants who fulfil the cut-off threshold for their category in that draw are invited to apply for a provincial nominee program.

BC PNP POINTS: Scores Needed for Guaranteed Invitation

Category	Guaranteed Registration Score
Express Entry BC – Skilled Worker	135
Express Entry BC – International Graduate	105
Skills Immigration – Skilled Worker	135
Skills Immigration – International Graduate	105
Skills Immigration – Entry Level and Semi-Skilled	95

BC PNP Processing Time

The processing times show how long it takes us to process applications to the BC Provincial Nominee Program (BC PNP). This page displays the most recent predicted processing times.

Program processing times are based on 80% of cases and begin when we get your entire application. Processing times may vary depending on program capacity.

💡 Also read the previous BC PNP Draw here: Province of British Columbia conducts latest BC PNP draw 2022

We will not refund your application money after we have started examining it.

Immigration of Skilled Workers

• Processing time estimate
• Three months

Requests for post-nominations

• Processing time estimate
• Three months

We strongly advise you to submit time-sensitive requests as soon as possible to enable us ample time to process them.

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Province of British Columbia conducts latest BC PNP draw 2022 – Aptech Visa

By sending invitations to those who applied under each area of the PNP and received the highest scores, British Columbia regularly chooses applicants who will be able to live and work there permanently. Candidates who are successful in receiving the provincial nomination may submit an application to Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada for a permanent residency visa.

BC PNP point calculator

A system called Skills Immigration Registration System (SIRS) is used to manage the majority of BC PNP streams. British Columbia can select candidates for provincial nomination based on scores thanks to the intake management system known as SIRS. Before applying, potential candidates must first create a profile and fill it up with information about their job offer in British Columbia, employment history, language proficiency, and educational background. The BC government holds periodic draws in which candidates who meet the cut-off for their category are invited to apply for a provincial nomination. The SIRS operate on an expression of interest/invitation to apply basis, in which registered applicants are given a score (out of 200).

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Why BC’s Provincial Nomination Program (PNP) is the best PNP in 2022?

The province of British Columbia offers its citizens a high standard of living and improved possibilities for professional advancement. The British Columbia government annually invites up to 1,350 skilled workers. The BC PNPs nominee programs help to invite these candidates.

Skilled Workers: Foreign workers who have received a valid job offer for skilled employment from an acceptable business fall under the category of skilled workers. Additionally, candidates must have the bare minimum of job experience.

Category for Health Care Professionals: To qualify for this category, a candidate must have several years of experience in the medical field as a nurse, doctor, mental nurse, or another related medical profession.

International Post-Graduate, British Columbia Degree Category: For foreign nationals who have earned a master's or doctoral degree from an accredited university located in the province of British Columbia.

International Graduate, Canadian Degree Category: This category is for foreign students who have graduated within the recent two years from a recognized and qualified Canadian educational institution.

Entry-level and Semi-Skilled Worker Category: This subcategory is for immigrants who want to apply for certain semi-skilled or entry-level jobs in the tourist and hospitality industry, food processing, and long-haul trucking.

Here is a summary of the most recent BC PNP draws, along with the number of applicants who received invitations to submit applications for provincial nomination programs for the province of British Columbia.

The following draw was held in conjunction with Express Entry and Skill Immigration:

Date:  23^rd August

Category	Minimum Score Required	Number of invitations issued
Skilled Worker	101	205
Skilled Worker - EEBC option	106
International Graduate	87
International Graduate - EEBC option	91
Entry Level Semi-Skilled	75

 Date: August 23, 2022

Category	Minimum Score Required	Number of invitations issued
Skilled Worker, International Graduate (includes EEBC option)	60	<5
Skilled Worker, International Graduate, Entry Level, and Semi-Skilled (includes EEBC option)	60	5
Skilled Worker, International Graduate (includes EEBC option)	60	<5

British Columbia invited qualified immigrants for permanent residency in the province through all of the drawings mentioned above. By employing this strategy, the immigration offices in British Columbia are able to meet the demands of their regional labour market and close the skills and capacity gap. This enables them to contribute to the province's economic growth.

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