August 11, 2017 – The latest British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program draw was the biggest of 2017 so far, with lower required scores than recent invitations rounds.
The draw, on August 9, 2017 saw 464 candidates invited to apply for British Columbia immigration through provincial programs and Canada Express Entry.
The minimum score for skilled workers was 77 points, with 75 points required by international graduates and 45 for entry level and semi-skilled workers.
The invitation numbers included a technology-only draw that took place on August 2, 2017.
B.C. PNP Draw: August 9, 2017
Date | Category | Minimum Score | Invitations Issued |
09-Aug-17
*includes tech-only draw August 2, 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
The previous B.C. PNP draw, saw 357 new candidates invited to apply via the province’s numerous streams.
The draw was dated July 19, 2017, but the numbers also included a technology-only draw on July 26, 2017, according to the B.C. immigration website.
Both of the province’s skilled worker categories saw minimum scores of 85 under the latest draw, while international graduates required a minimum score of 80. Entry level and semi-skilled workers required a score of 45 or more.
B.C. PNP Draw: July 19, 2017
Date | Category | Minimum Score | Invitations Issued |
19-Jul-17
*includes tech-only draw July 26 |
EEBC – Skilled Worker | 85 | Total: 357 |
EEBC – International Graduate | 80 | ||
SI – Skilled Worker | 85 | ||
SI – International Graduate | 80 | ||
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.
British Columbia Entrepreneur Draw
Meanwhile, the British Columbia immigration office also conducted a business draw on August 2, 2017.
The draw saw 13 candidates invited to apply under the province’s Entrepreneur Immigration stream.
Candidates required a minimum score of 123 to qualify for an ITA.
British Columbia Entrepreneur Immigration: August 2, 2017 Draw
Date | Category | Minimum Score | Invites Issued |
02-Aug-17 | Entrepreneur Immigration | 123 | 13 |
Source: https://welcomebc.ca
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: www.welcomebc.ca
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