British Columbia Immigration issued 204 invitations in its latest draw via the BC PNP. In the draw held on March 8, candidates were invited through two draws.
The first draw was a general one that invited candidates from all sub-streams of the BC PNP. The second draw invited candidates from two specific NOC codes:
- 0621 for Retail and Wholesale Trade Managers
- 0631 for Restaurant and Food Service Managers
The summary of the draws is as follows:
| Type of Draw: | No. of Invites issued: | No. of Streams included: | Minimum CRS score required to qualify: |
| General Draw | 191 | 5 | 77-128 |
| NOC specific draw held to target two NOC occupations | 13 | 4 | 128 |
The four streams under the NOC specific draw are as follows:
- SI – Skilled Worker stream
- SI – International Graduate stream
- EEBC – Express Entry BC Skilled Worker stream
- EEBC – Express Entry BC International Graduate stream
Skills Immigration Fees
| Registration | No fee |
| Application | $1,150 |
| Request for review | $500 |
Entrepreneur Immigration Fees
| Registration | $300 |
| Application | $3,500 |
| Request for review | $500 |
The BC PNP offers interested candidates three ways to apply for PR. Each pathway is categorized into several different categories candidates can apply in. Choosing the category depends on your NOC skill level, work experience, type of job, etc.
Last year, the British Columbia Immigration had invited over 10,000 candidates through various BC PNP streams.
The Skilled Worker Stream of BC PNP targets skilled and semi-skilled workers in high-demand occupations in the province. It functions on a points-based invite system.
About the BC PNP Tech draw:
- This draw was first launched in 2017 as a pilot project in response to the fast-growing demand for talent in BC’s technology sector.
- It was made a permanent program in June 2021.
- The stream targets skilled workers and aims to expand the province’s pool of skilled workers.
- Invitations are issued on a weekly basis to candidates who qualify and who have a valid job offer in one of the 29 eligible occupations.
- The minimum duration of the job offered when applying for BC PNP Tech must be full-time for a duration of 365 days or more.
Validity of language tests taken by the candidate:
- For EEBC and SI categories, the language test must be valid throughout the BC PNP application process. It must still be valid when the candidate applies to IRCC for permanent residence. IRCC will decline EEBC applications with expired language test results.
- For the EI – Regional Pilot, the candidate must submit a valid language test when registering. Communities may also require valid language test results as part of their process.
- For the EI – Base category, the language test must be valid when it is submitted. The candidate may choose to submit the language test at the registration, application, or final report for the nomination stage.
For more information, candidates can visit BC PNP ( https://www.welcomebc.ca/Immigrate-to-B-C/B-C-Provincial-Nominee-Program ) or
contact ICanHelpImmigration Services for a detailed consultation.
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