28 June, 2018 – Skilled workers invited to apply for British Columbia immigration saw the minimum points requirement drop in the latest BC PNP draw.

Invitations for the province’s direct skilled worker stream were given to candidates scoring 87 in the June 27 draw, three points lower then the June 20 draw.

Minimum scores for other streams remained the same as the previous week.

International graduates under the direct provincial stream and the Express Entry stream needed 96 points.

Skilled workers under the Express Entry Stream also needed 96 points.

Meanwhile, entry level and semi-skilled workers needed 70 points.

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Did You Get Invited in the June 27 B.C. Immigration Draw?

Date	Category	Minimum Score	Invitations Issued
27-June-18	EEBC – Skilled Worker	96	Total: 183
	EEBC – International Graduate	96
	SI – Skilled Worker	87
	SI – International Graduate	96
	SI – Entry Level and Semi-Skilled	70

Source: www.welcomebc.ca

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The province conducted its previous BC PNP Tech Pilot draw on June 20, inviting 26 candidates to apply.

To qualify for the Express Entry skilled worker and international graduate streams, candidates needed to score 96 points.

Under the direct provincial streams, skilled workers needed 90 points and international graduates 96.

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Did You Get Invited in the June 20 B.C. Immigration Draw?

Date	Category	Minimum Score	Invitations Issued
20-June-18	EEBC – Skilled Worker	96	Total: 26
	EEBC – International Graduate	96
	SI – Skilled Worker	90
	SI – International Graduate	96

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.

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 having bases in Canada’s westernmost province.

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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

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.

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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