Last Updated on February 7, 2020

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.

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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

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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.

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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

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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.

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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

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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.

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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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