August 24, 2017 – The British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program has conducted another sizeable draw to follow up the previous round of invitations that was the biggest of 2017 so far. The minimum scores also dropped for what was the second draw in August.
The latest draw, on August 16, 2017 saw 446 candidates invited to apply for British Columbia immigration through provincial programs and Canada Express Entry.
The minimum score for skilled workers was 74 points, with 70 points required by international graduates and 40 for entry level and semi-skilled workers.
The invitation numbers included a technology-only draw that took place on August 23, 2017.
B.C. PNP Draw: August 16, 2017
Date | Category | Minimum Score | Invitations Issued |
16-Aug-17
*includes tech-only draw August 23 |
EEBC – Skilled Worker | 74 | Total: 446 |
EEBC – International Graduate | 70 | ||
SI – Skilled Worker | 74 | ||
SI – International Graduate | 70 | ||
SI – Entry Level and Semi-Skilled | 40 |
Source: welcomebc.ca
The previous B.C. PNP draw saw 464 new candidates invited to apply via the province’s numerous streams.
The draw was dated August 2, 2017, but the numbers also included a technology-only draw on August 9, 2017, according to the B.C. immigration website.
Both of the province’s skilled worker categories saw minimum scores of 77 under the latest draw, while international graduates required a minimum score of 75. Entry level and semi-skilled workers required a score of 45 or more.
B.C. PNP Draw: August 9, 2017
Date | Category | Minimum Score | Invitations Issued |
02-Aug-17
*includes tech-only draw August 9, 2017 |
EEBC – Skilled Worker | 77 | Total: 464 |
EEBC – International Graduate | 75 | ||
SI – Skilled Worker | 77 | ||
SI – International Graduate | 75 | ||
SI – Entry Level and Semi-Skilled | 45 |
Source: welcomebc.ca
British Columbia immigration recently revealed it has been conducting specific B.C. PNP draws aimed at technology workers since May 2017.
The change is evidence of how the province is positioning itself to benefit from technology workers looking for alternatives to the U.S. under Donald Trump’s presidency.
A coveted provincial nomination effectively guarantees selection under the Canada Express Entry System, worth 600 Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) points. Canada has not seen a draw with a minimum points score above 500 in the whole of 2017.
The B.C. PNP publishes the scores immigrants need to guarantee an invitation for Canada immigration under its programs.
The score needed for an international graduate is 30 points below a skilled worker under both the Canada Express Entry and provincial stream.
For entry-level and semi-skilled workers, that score is lower again.
BC PNP: 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 |
Source: welcomebc.ca
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