BC PNP latest draw invites candidates from in-demand occupations

Surya Rathee
[Published 19 Jun, 2024 | 04:41 AM]
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British Columbia has conducted a new draw. This was the third invitation round conducted under its British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BC PNP) in July.

The BC PNP latest draw was held on June 18, 2024. A total of 75 candidates with work experience in in-demand occupations in BC were targeted. Invited candidates required a minimum score of 80 to be eligible for an invitation.

BC PNP Latest Draw - Results

If you have been invited in this BC PNP draw, you will now have 30 days to submit a complete application for permanent residence (PR) to the British Columbia PNP.

If you did not get invited, your profile will remain active in the pool of candidates. You can expect to receive an invitation in the next BC PNP draw. The next BC PNP draw is expected to be conducted on June 25, 2024.

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BC PNP Skills Immigration - Selection Criteria

Invitations to apply to in BC PNP draws are based on one or more of the following factors:

• Education - level and field of education and where it was completed
• Eligible professional designations in B.C.
• Language skills
• Occupation
• Duration and skill level of work experience
• Wage and/or skill level of job offer
• Intent to live, work and settle in a specific region
• Strategic priorities - factors that address specific labour market needs in B.C. or support government pilot projects and initiatives

Managed under the British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BC PNP), the Skills Immigration category draws attracts skilled workers from around the world to live and work in British Columbia. The program aims to meet the province's labour market needs by selecting candidates with the skills and experience required by local employers.

There are two categories of the BC PNP:

• Skills Immigration
• Entrepreneur Immigration

No Entrepreneur Immigration invitations were issued in the BC PNP latest draw. The previous draw for this BC PNP category was held on May 14, 2024.

British Columbia PNP draws are held every week. The province conducts 4-5 invitation rounds every month in total. On average, 80% of applications under the BC PNP are processed in 8-10 months.

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