BC PNP’s First Draw Of October Invites 191 Candidates!

BC PNP’s First Draw Of October Invites 191 Candidates!

Surya Rathee Surya Rathee
[Published 06 Oct, 2023 | 04:10 AM]
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British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BC PNP) has conducted its first Skills Immigration draw of the month. Candidates with work experience in Tech, Childcare, Healthcare, and Other Priority Occupations were targeted in this draw.

The latest BC PNP draw conducted on October 04, 2023, saw invitations being issued to 191 candidates with minimum scores ranging between 60 and 113.

British Columbia issues ITAs to eligible candidates on a weekly basis, with some exceptions. The frequency, size, and date of the next BC PNP draws - are all determined by the needs of the BC PNP application inventory at the time of the invitation round.

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BC PNP Draw: October 04, 2023

Key Highlights

Category 1: General Draw (includes Tech occupations)

  • Total number of invitations: 110
  • Streams invited: Entry Level & Semi-Skilled, Skilled Workers, and International Graduates (including EEBC option) 
  • Minimum score: 91-113

Category 2: Childcare: Early childhood educators and assistants (NOC 42202)

  • Total number of invitations: 51
  • Streams invited: Skilled Workers and International Graduates (including EEBC option)
  • Minimum score: 60

Category 3: Healthcare

  • Total number of invitations: 25
  • Streams invited: Skilled Workers and International Graduates (including EEBC option)
  • Minimum score: 60

Category 4: Other Priority Occupations (NOCs 31003, 32104)

  • Total number of invitations: 5
  • Streams invited: Skilled Workers and International Graduates (including EEBC option)
  • Minimum score: 60

Who was invited?

Targeted invitations to apply to the Skills Immigration streams may be 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 labor market needs in B.C. or support government pilot projects and initiatives.

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This was the first draw conducted by British Columbia in October. The previous BC PNP draw was held on September 26, which invited 209 candidates with minimum scores ranging between 60 and 90. 

The British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BC PNP) allows the province of British Columbia to nominate individuals who have the skills and experience needed to contribute to the province's economy and communities.

It's important to note that the BC PNP is a highly competitive program, and meeting the eligibility criteria does not guarantee that you will receive a nomination. Therefore, it's essential to ensure that your application is as strong as possible by providing all the required documentation and presenting your qualifications and experience in the best possible light.

Source: welcomebc.ca



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