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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