2019-11-01 – British Columbia has issued invitations to apply to 413 immigration candidates in the latest draw through the British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program.

The October 29 draw saw invitations issued across five British Columbia immigration streams.

For skilled workers, the minimum score for the direct provincial stream was 93 points, compared to 99 points through the Express Entry-linked stream.

For international graduates, the minimum score for the direct provincial stream was 100 points, compared to 102 points through the Express Entry-linked stream.

Entry-level and semi-skilled workers required a minimum score of 77 points to qualify.

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Did You Get Invited in the October 29 B.C. Immigration Draw?

Date	Category	Minimum Score	Invitations Issued
29-Oct-19	SI – Skilled Worker	93	Total: 413
	SI – International Graduate	100
	SI – Entry Level & Semi-Skilled	77
	EEBC – Skilled Worker	99
	EEBC – International Graduate	102

Source: www.welcomebc.ca

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The previous British Columbia immigration draw targeted 29 IT occupations through the BC PNP Tech Pilot.

The October 22 draw saw invitations issued to 62 candidates through four British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program streams.

The Tech Pilot offers priority processing to targeted candidates through the existing streams of the BC PNP.

Minimum scores were 90 for all four included streams, which were:

1. SI – Skilled Worker
2. SI – International Graduate
3. EEBC – Skilled Worker
4. EEBC – International Graduate

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Did You Get Invited in the October 22 B.C. Immigration Draw?

Date	Category	Minimum Score	Invitations Issued
22-Oct-19	SI – Skilled Worker	90	Total: 62
	SI – International Graduate	90
	EEBC – Skilled Worker	90
	EEBC – International Graduate	90

Source: www.welcomebc.ca

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The BC PNP Tech Pilot has been extended into 2020 after its initial launch in 2017. It currently has a list of 29 target occupations with relaxed duration requirements.

BC 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?

• The job offer must be for one of the 29 targeted occupations (see below)
• The job offer must be for at least one-year duration
• The job offer must be valid for at least 120 days at the 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 coordinating 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 the 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