British Columbia Targets Technology Workers In First April Draw

British Columbia immigration has conducted a new draw targeting IT workers through the BC PNP Tech Pilot.

The April 2 draw saw 26 invitations issued to candidates with scores ranging from 73 up to 105 points.

Through the direct provincial British Columbia Nominee Program streams, skilled workers saw a minimum score of 94 points, while international graduates needed 100 points to qualify.

Under BC’s Express Entry-linked streams, the minimum scores were 100 for skilled workers and 105 for international graduates.

Finally, entry-level and semi-skilled workers required a minimum score of 73 points.

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Did You Get Invited in the April 2 B.C. Immigration Draw?

Date	Category	Minimum Score	Invitations Issued
02-April-19 (Technology only)	EEBC – Skilled Worker	100	Total: 26
	EEBC – International Graduate	105
	SI – Skilled Worker	94
	SI – International Graduate	100
	SI – Entry Level and Semi-Skilled	73

Source: www.welcomebc.ca

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British Columbia’s previous draw was a general one that saw 242 Invitations to Apply issued across five BC PNP streams.

The March 26 draw saw minimum scores edge up from the previous general British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program draw on March 5.

Both the Express Entry and direct provincial streams for skilled workers saw a minimum score of 94 points.

International graduates through both categories required 100 points.

Lastly, entry level and semi-skilled workers needed 73 points to qualify.

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Did You Get Invited in the March 26 B.C. Immigration Draw?

Date	Category	Minimum Score	Invitations Issued
26-March-19	EEBC – Skilled Worker	94	Total: 242
	EEBC – International Graduate	100
	SI – Skilled Worker	94
	SI – International Graduate	100
	SI – Entry Level and Semi-Skilled	73

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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