New BC PNP draw invites Tech, Childcare, Healthcare, and More!

Surya Rathee
[Published 31 Mar, 2023 | 04:38 AM]
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The British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BC PNP) conducted a new Skills Immigration draw this month on March 30th. This new BC PNP draw issued a total of 216 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) to Skilled Workers and International Graduates present in the pool. 

The March 30th draw issued ITAs to apply for Canada PR under the following categories. 

CATEGORY 1: Tech 

A total of 165 candidates across a Tech Draw with ITAs being issued to - 

• Skilled Workers (including EEBC option) with a minimum score of 85.
• International Graduates (including EEBC option) with a minimum score of 85.

CATEGORY 2: Childcare, Healthcare, and Other Priority Occupations

A total of 51 candidates across a Targeted Draw with ITAs being issued to – 

• 23 Skilled Workers & International Graduates (including EEBC option) from Childcare: Early Childhood Educators & Assistants (NOC 42202) - with a minimum score of 60. 
• 23 Skilled Workers & International Graduates (including EEBC option) from Healthcare - with a minimum score of 60.
• 5 Skilled Workers & International Graduates (including EEBC option) from other priority occupations (NOCs 31103, 32104) - with a minimum score of 60.

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

Is it easy to get a nomination from BC PNP?

Getting a nomination from the British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BC PNP) is not necessarily easy, as there are several requirements and criteria that must be met.

To be considered for a BC PNP nomination, you must first submit an Expression of Interest (EOI) through the BC PNP's online system. Your EOI will be assessed based on several factors, including your work experience, education, language proficiency, and ties to British Columbia.

If you score high enough on the BC PNP points calculator, you may be invited to apply for a nomination. However, even if you are invited to apply, you must still meet all of the eligibility requirements and provide all of the necessary documentation. The application process can be complex and time-consuming, and there is no guarantee that you will be approved for a nomination.

While it is possible to obtain a BC PNP nomination, it is not necessarily easy and requires careful attention to the program's eligibility requirements and application process.