British Columbia Immigration issued 170 invitations in its latest draw via the BC PNP. In the draw held on March 14, candidates were invited through 4 categories from the healthcare and technology sectors.
The first draw was a general one that issued 123 invites to skilled workers and international students. The minimum score of this draw was 85 points.
The other draw invited candidates from two specific NOC codes:
- Early Childhood Educators – NOC 4214
- Healthcare Assistants – NOC 3413
The summary of the draws is as follows:
| Type of Draw: | No. of Invites issued: | Minimum CRS score required to qualify: |
| General Draw | 123 | 85 |
| NOC specific draw – Early Childhood Educators | 27 | 85 |
| NOC specific draw – Healthcare Assistants | Less than 5 | 63 |
This draw was held after the province announced changes to its PNP on March 10th and issued a new list of target occupations for draws.
Among the changes are that the Health Care Professional category has been changed to the Health Authority category and dental and healthcare assistants have been added as eligible occupations to the province’s Entry Level and Semi-Skilled category.
The occupations to be targeted are:
- Psychologists – NOC 4151
- Social workers – NOC 4152
- Family, marriage and other related counsellors – NOC 4153
- Social and community service workers – NOC 4212
- Managers in healthcare – NOC 0311
- Nursing coordinators and supervisors – NOC 3011
- Registered nurses and registered psychiatric nurses – NOC 3012
- Specialist physicians – NOC 3111
- General practitioners and family physicians NOC – 3112
- Dentists NOC – 3113
- Chiropractors NOC – 3122
- Allied primary health practitioners NOC – 3124
- Other professional occupations in health diagnosing and treating NOC – 3125
- Pharmacists NOC – 3131
- Dietitians and nutritionists NOC – 3132
- Audiologists and speech-language pathologists NOC – 3141
- Physiotherapists NOC – 3142
- Occupational therapists NOC – 3143
- Other professional occupations in therapy and assessment NOC – 3144
- Medical laboratory technologists NOC – 3211
- Medical laboratory technicians and pathologists’ assistants NOC – 3212
- Respiratory therapists, clinical perfusionists and cardiopulmonary technologists NOC – 3214
- Medical radiation technologists NOC – 3215
- Medical sonographers NOC – 3216
- Cardiology technologists and electrophysiological diagnostic technologists NOC – 3217
- Other medical technologists and technicians (except dental health) NOC – 3219
- Denturists NOC – 3221
- Dental hygienists and dental therapists NOC – 3222
- Dental technologists, technicians and laboratory assistants NOC – 3223
- Practitioners of natural healing NOC – 3232
- Licensed practical nurses NOC – 3233
- Paramedical occupations NOC – 3234
- Other technical occupations in therapy and assessment NOC – 3237
- Dental assistants NOC – 3411
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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