Syed Khan – 27 October 2021
British Columbia Immigration issued 358 invitations in its latest draw via the BC PNP. In the draw held on October 26, candidates were invited in two draws. The first was a general draw and the second one invited candidates from two NOC codes:
- 0621 for Retail and Wholesale Trade Managers
- 0631 for Restaurant and Food Service Managers
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 | 306 | 5 | 68-91 |
| NOC specific draw held to target two NOC occupations | 52 | 4 | 104 |
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
The BC PNP offers interested candidates three ways to apply for PR. Each pathway is categorised into several different categories candidates can apply in. Choosing the category depends on your NOC skill level, work experience, type of job etc.
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 offer when applying for BC PNP Tech must be full-time for a duration of 365 days or more.
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