British Columbia immigration officials conducted the latest draw for the British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program on November 8, 2017.
The draw saw 379 candidates invited to apply for British Columbia immigration through provincial programs and Canada Express Entry.
The minimum score for skilled workers was 73 points, with 67 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 November 15, 2017.
B.C. PNP Draw: November 8, 2017
| Date | Category | Minimum Score | Invitations Issued |
| 08-Nov-17 *includes tech-only draw November 15, 2017 | EEBC – Skilled Worker | 73 | Total: 379 |
| EEBC – International Graduate | 67 | ||
| SI – Skilled Worker | 73 | ||
| SI – International Graduate | 67 | ||
| SI – Entry Level and Semi-Skilled | 40 |
Source: www.welcomebc.ca
The previous B.C. PNP draw saw 341 new candidates invited to apply via the province’s numerous streams.
The draw was dated October 25, 2017, but the numbers also included a technology-only draw on November 1, 2017, according to the B.C. immigration website.
Both of the province’s skilled worker categories saw minimum scores of 73, while international graduates required a minimum score of 67. Entry level and semi-skilled workers required a score of 40 or more.
B.C. PNP Draw: October 25, 2017
| Date | Category | Minimum Score | Invitations Issued |
| 25-Oct-17 *includes tech-only draw November 1, 2017 | EEBC – Skilled Worker | 73 | Total: 341 |
| EEBC – International Graduate | 67 | ||
| SI – Skilled Worker | 73 | ||
| SI – International Graduate | 67 | ||
| SI – Entry Level and Semi-Skilled | 40 |
Source: www.welcomebc.ca
British Columbia immigration recently launch the B.C. PNP Tech Pilot aimed at attracting skilled workers in 32 specific technology occupations.
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.
BC PNP Tech Pilot: 32 In-Demand Occupations
| NOC Code | Job Title |
| 113 | Purchasing managers |
| 131 | Telecommunication carriers managers |
| 213 | Computer and information systems managers |
| 512 | Managers – publishing, motion pictures, broadcasting and performing arts |
| 1123 | Professional occupations in advertising, marketing and public relations |
| 2131 | Civil engineers |
| 2132 | Mechanical engineers |
| 2133 | Electrical and electronics engineers |
| 2134 | Chemical engineers |
| 2147 | Computer engineers (except software engineers and designers) |
| 2171 | Information systems analysts and consultants |
| 2172 | Database analysts and data administrators |
| 2173 | Software engineers and designers |
| 2174 | Computer programmers and interactive media developers |
| 2175 | Web designers and developers |
| 2221 | Biological technologists and technicians |
| 2241 | Electrical and electronics engineering technologists and technicians |
| 2242 | Electronic service technicians (household and business equipment) |
| 2243 | Industrial instrument technicians and mechanics |
| 2281 | Computer network technicians |
| 2282 | User support technicians |
| 2283 | Information systems testing technicians |
| 4163 | Business development officers and marketing researchers and consultants |
| 5121 | Authors and writers |
| 5122 | Editors |
| 5125 | Translators, terminologists and interpreters |
| 5224 | Broadcast technicians |
| 5225 | Audio and video recording technicians |
| 5227 | Support occupations in motion pictures, broadcasting, photography and the performing arts |
| 5226 | Other technical and co-ordinating occupations in motion pictures, broadcasting and the performing arts |
| 5241 | Graphic designers and illustrators |
| 6221 | Technical sales specialists – wholesale trade |
Source: www.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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