The British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BC PNP) has once again conducted a draw under its Skills Immigration category, inviting skilled workers and international graduates to apply for provincial nomination.
Exploring the BC PNP Latest Draw and Its Implications for Applicants
The latest draw, held on March 5th, saw 160 candidates receiving invitations under the Skilled Worker and International Graduate streams. These invitations targeted individuals from high-demand sectors such as Childcare, Construction, and Healthcare.
This marks the ninth Skills Immigration draw conducted by British Columbia in 2024, demonstrating the province’s continued commitment to attracting talent and addressing labor market needs.
The results of the BC PNP’s latest draw are as follows:
- Skilled Worker: Minimum Score Required – 126, Number of invitations issued – 54 (General draw)
- Skilled Worker – EEBC option: Minimum Score Required – 126
- International Graduate: Minimum Score Required – 126
- International Graduate – EEBC option: Minimum Score Required – 126
- Entry Level and Semi-Skilled: Minimum Score Required – 99
- Skilled Worker, International Graduate (includes EEBC option): Minimum Score Required – 70
- Childcare: 32 invitations with a score of 70
- Construction: 30 invitations with a score of 80
- Healthcare: 39 invitations with a score of 70
- Veterinary care: Less than 5 invitations with a score of 70
If you’ve received an invitation in this latest BC PNP draw, you now have 30 days to submit a complete application via the British Columbia PNP’s online portal, along with the necessary supporting documents and processing fee.
It’s crucial to ensure that you apply before your nomination expires. If your application is approved by the BC PNP, you will receive a nomination package, which can be used to apply for a Canadian permanent residency visa.
In 2023, British Columbia invited a total of 10,061 candidates across 51 Skills Immigration draws. The province conducted approximately four draws every month under the BC PNP. A similar trend is expected to continue in 2024. Securing a provincial nomination under the BC PNP requires you to first confirm your eligibility for the specific stream you’re interested in, whether it’s Skilled Immigration or Entrepreneur Immigration.
Once confirmed, you’ll need to create an Expression of Interest (EOI) profile, providing accurate details about your education, work experience, and language skills. If your EOI is selected, you’ll receive a provincial nomination certificate from the BC PNP in a subsequent draw, which can then be used to apply for Canadian permanent residency through Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC).
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