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Русский Technology Workers Given Priority For British Columbia Immigration Through BC PNP Tech Pilot
December 13, 2018 – British Columbia immigration has invited a new group of skilled workers and international graduates through the BC PNP Tech Pilot.
In a December 12 draw, the province issued 31 British Columbia immigration invitations to candidates with skills and experience in one of the pilot’s 29 target occupations.
Skilled workers needed 85 points to qualify through both the direct provincial and Express Entry streams.
Meanwhile, both the direct provincial and Express Entry streams for international graduates required a minimum score of 95 points.
Did You Get Invited in the December 12 B.C. Immigration Draw?
| Date | Category | Minimum Score | Invitations Issued |
| 12-December-18 (Technology only) | EEBC – Skilled Worker | 85 | Total: 31 |
| EEBC – International Graduate | 95 | ||
| SI – Skilled Worker | 85 | ||
| SI – International Graduate | 95 |
Source: www.welcomebc.ca
The previous British Columbia draw saw Invitations to Apply issued to skilled workers and international graduates across five BC PNP streams.
The December 6 draw saw 387 invites issued.
Both the direct provincial and Express Entry streams for skilled workers saw a minimum score of 85 points.
The province’s two international graduate streams saw minimum scores of 95 points.
Lastly, entry level and semi-skilled workers needed 68 points to qualify.
Did You Get Invited in the December 6 B.C. Immigration Draw?
| Date | Category | Minimum Score | Invitations Issued |
| 06-December-18 | EEBC – Skilled Worker | 85 | Total: 387 |
| EEBC – International Graduate | 95 | ||
| SI – Skilled Worker | 85 | ||
| SI – International Graduate | 95 | ||
| SI – Entry Level and Semi-Skilled | 68 |
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
Interested employers: Kindly contact us here to receive further information.
Interested candidates: Find out whether you qualify to Canada by completing our free on-line evaluation. We will provide you with our evaluation within 1-2 business days.
Read more news about Canada Immigration by clicking here.
- Published in 2018, 2018, BC, Canada Immigration News Articles
Skilled Workers and International Graduates Invited In New British Columbia Immigration Draw
December 7, 2018 – British Columbia immigration has issued Invitations to Apply to a new batch of skilled workers and international graduates in the latest BC PNP draw.
The December 6 draw saw 387 invited issued across five British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program streams.
Both the direct provincial and Express Entry streams for skilled workers saw a minimum score of 85 points.
The province’s two international graduate streams saw minimum scores of 95 points.
Lastly, entry level and semi-skilled workers needed 68 points to qualify.
Did You Get Invited in the December 6 B.C. Immigration Draw?
| Date | Category | Minimum Score | Invitations Issued |
| 06-December-18 | EEBC – Skilled Worker | 85 | Total: 387 |
| EEBC – International Graduate | 95 | ||
| SI – Skilled Worker | 85 | ||
| SI – International Graduate | 95 | ||
| SI – Entry Level and Semi-Skilled | 68 |
Source: www.welcomebc.ca
The previous British Columbia draw focused on the BC PNP Tech Pilot.
The November 28 draw saw the province invite 42 candidates with expertise in one of the 29 occupations covered by the stream.
The candidates are given priority processing through the British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program’s existing immigration categories.
Skilled workers through both the Express Entry and direct provincial categories needed 80 points to qualify. International graduates through both categories needed 90 points.
Did You Get Invited in the November 28 B.C. Immigration Draw?
| Date | Category | Minimum Score | Invitations Issued |
| 28-November-18 (Technology only) | EEBC – Skilled Worker | 80 | Total: 42 |
| EEBC – International Graduate | 90 | ||
| SI – Skilled Worker | 80 | ||
| SI – International Graduate | 90 |
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
Interested employers: Kindly contact us here to receive further information.
Interested candidates: Find out whether you qualify to Canada by completing our free on-line evaluation. We will provide you with our evaluation within 1-2 business days.
Read more news about Canada Immigration by clicking here.
- Published in 2018, 2018, BC, Canada Immigration News Articles
More BC PNP Tech Pilot Invitations Issued By British Columbia
November 29, 2018 – British Columbia immigration has issued a new batch of targeted invitations to apply through the BC PNP Tech Pilot.
In a November 28 draw, the provincial invited 42 candidates with expertise in one of the 29 occupations covered by the stream.
The candidates are given priority processing through the British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program’s existing immigration categories.
Skilled workers through both the Express Entry and direct provincial categories needed 80 points to qualify. International graduates through both categories needed 90 points.
Did You Get Invited in the November 28 B.C. Immigration Draw?
| Date | Category | Minimum Score | Invitations Issued |
| 28-November-18 (Technology only) | EEBC – Skilled Worker | 80 | Total: 42 |
| EEBC – International Graduate | 90 | ||
| SI – Skilled Worker | 80 | ||
| SI – International Graduate | 90 |
Source: www.welcomebc.ca
The previous British Columbia draw also focused on the BC PNP Tech Pilot.
The November 21 draw saw 41 British Columbia immigration invitations go to skilled worker and international graduate candidates across four provincial streams.
Both the direct provincial and Express Entry skilled worker streams of the British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program saw a minimum score of 80 points.
The direct provincial and Express Entry international graduate streams saw a minimum score of 90 points.
Did You Get Invited in the November 21 B.C. Immigration Draw?
| Date | Category | Minimum Score | Invitations Issued |
| 21-November-18 (Technology only) | EEBC – Skilled Worker | 80 | Total: 41 |
| EEBC – International Graduate | 90 | ||
| SI – Skilled Worker | 80 | ||
| SI – International Graduate | 90 |
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
Interested employers: Kindly contact us here to receive further information.
Interested candidates: Find out whether you qualify to Canada by completing our free on-line evaluation. We will provide you with our evaluation within 1-2 business days.
Read more news about Canada Immigration by clicking here.
- Published in 2018, 2018, BC, Canada Immigration News Articles
New British Columbia Draw Sees More Than 350 Issued Invitations To Apply
November 19, 2018 – British Columbia immigration has invited a new batch of candidates to apply through the British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program.
In a November 14 draw, invitations were issued to 358 skilled worker and international graduate candidates.
Both the direct provincial and Express Entry streams for skilled workers required a minimum score of 80 points.
International graduates, meanwhile, required 90 points, again via both the direct provincial and Express Entry streams.
Entry level and semi-skilled workers needed 70 points.
Did You Get Invited in the November 14 B.C. Immigration Draw?
| Date | Category | Minimum Score | Invitations Issued |
| 14-November-18 | EEBC – Skilled Worker | 80 | Total: 358 |
| EEBC – International Graduate | 90 | ||
| SI – Skilled Worker | 80 | ||
| SI – International Graduate | 90 | ||
| SI – Entry Level and Semi-Skilled | 70 |
Source: www.welcomebc.ca
The previous British Columbia draw targeted skilled workers and international graduates through the BC PNP Tech Pilot, which prioritizes applicants under 29 technology occupations through British Columbia’s immigration streams.
There were 35 invitations issued.
The BC Express Entry stream for skilled workers saw a minimum score of 79 points in the November 7 draw.
Under the direct provincial stream for skilled workers, the minimum score was 80 points.
The Express Entry and direct provincial streams for international graduates saw minimum scores of 89 and 90 points respectively.
Did You Get Invited in the November 7 B.C. Immigration Draw?
| Date | Category | Minimum Score | Invitations Issued |
| 07-November-18 (Technology only) | EEBC – Skilled Worker | 79 | Total: 35 |
| EEBC – International Graduate | 89 | ||
| SI – Skilled Worker | 80 | ||
| SI – International Graduate | 90 |
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
Interested employers: Kindly contact us here to receive further information.
Interested candidates: Find out whether you qualify to Canada by completing our free on-line evaluation. We will provide you with our evaluation within 1-2 business days.
Read more news about Canada Immigration by clicking here.
- Published in 2018, 2018, BC, Canada Immigration News Articles, November
