October 26, 2018 – British Columbia immigration has conducted a new draw that targeted technology skilled workers through the BC PNP Tech Pilot.

The October 24 draw saw 35 candidates invited to apply for British Columbia immigration in one of 29 target occupations.

Skilled workers through the Express Entry stream required 80 points to qualify, while those under the direct provincial stream needed 81 points.

Express Entry stream international graduates needed 90 points, while graduates applying through the direct provincial stream needed 91 points.

There were no entry level and semi-skilled stream invitations issued.

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Did You Get Invited in the October 24 B.C. Immigration Draw?

Date	Category	Minimum Score	Invitations Issued
24-October-18 (Technology only)	EEBC – Skilled Worker	80	Total: 35
	EEBC – International Graduate	90
	SI – Skilled Worker	81
	SI – International Graduate	91

Source: www.welcomebc.ca

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The previous British Columbia draw was the province’s largest of 2018, inviting 472 candidates to apply through its skilled worker and international graduate streams.

Skilled workers through the BC Express Entry stream needed 80 points to qualify, while direct provincial stream skilled workers needed 81 points.

International graduates through the Express Entry stream needed 90 points, while they needed 91 pints through the direct provincial stream.

Entry level and semi-skilled workers needed 80 points.

The previous largest BC immigration draw saw 409 candidates invited on September 19, 2018.

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Did You Get Invited in the October 17 B.C. Immigration Draw?

Date	Category	Minimum Score	Invitations Issued
17-October-18 (Technology only)	EEBC – Skilled Worker	80	Total: 472
	EEBC – International Graduate	90
	SI – Skilled Worker	81
	SI – International Graduate	91
	SI – Entry Level and Semi-Skilled	80

Source: www.welcomebc.ca

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The BC PNP Tech Pilot has been extended into 2019 after its initial launch in 2017. It currently has a list of 29 target occupations with relaxed duration requirements.

B.C. PNP draws aimed specifically at technology workers started in May 2017. The province has a thriving technology industry with some big names of the tech world basing themselves in Canada’s westernmost province.

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What Are The BC PNP Tech Pilot Job Requirements?

• Job offer must be for one of the 29 targeted occupations (see below)
• Job offer must be for at least one-year duration
• Job offer must be valid for at least 120 days at time of application

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What Are The 29 Target Occupations Under The BC PNP Tech Pilot?

NOC Code	Job Title
0131	Telecommunication carriers managers
0213	Computer and information systems managers
0512	Managers – publishing, motion pictures, broadcasting and performing arts
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
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

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A coveted provincial nomination effectively guarantees selection under the Canada Express Entry System, worth 600 Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) points.

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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