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.
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
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.
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
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.
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
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 |
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.
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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