In the latest BC PNP draw British Columbia invited 245 candidates
In the latest BC PNP draw British Columbia invited 245 candidates on February 7, 2023, the Government of British Columbia issued new invitations under the British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BC PNP) and invited qualified Skills, and Immigration candidates.
In the general draw, the province invited 207 candidates. The minimum score for candidates invited to this draw was 82-102 points. The province issued 25 ITAs to candidates under the childcare-targeted draw for early childhood educators (NOC 42202). In the Healthcare-targeted draw, BC invited 13 candidates. In both targeted draws, candidates had to score 60 points and more.
In total, the province invited 245 candidates for this draw. This year, British Columbia has already issued 1,367 invitations.
Results of the latest BC PNP Draw
The details about the latest BC PNP draw that occurred on February 7, 2023, are shown in the table below respectively according to the targeted draw
General Draw
| Date | No of invitations | Category | Minimum Score | Description |
| February 7, 2023 | 207 | Skilled worker | 102 | General Draw (Includes Tech Occupations) |
| February 7, 2023 | 207 | Skilled worker-EEBC | 102 | General Draw (Includes Tech Occupations) |
| February 7, 2023 | 207 | International Graduate | 102 | General Draw (Includes Tech Occupations) |
| February 7, 2023 | 207 | International Graduate – EEBC | 102 | General Draw (Includes Tech Occupations) |
| February 7, 2023 | 207 | Entry Level & Semi Skilled | 82 | General Draw (Includes Tech Occupations) |
Targeted Draw
| Date | No of invitations | Category | Minimum Score | Description |
| February 7, 2023 | 25 | Skilled worker, International Graduate | 60 | childcare-targeted draw: childhood educators (NOC 42202) |
| February 7, 2023 | 13 | Skilled worker, International Graduate, Entry Level and Semi-skilled | 60 | Healthcare-targeted draw |
Eligibility for BC PNP draw
Every week, British Columbia holds a draw and issues invitations for skilled immigration. The eligibility depends on:
- Education
- eligible professional designations
- Language proficiency
- Duration of work experience and level of skill
About the BC PNP
The Immigration Programs Branch of the Government of British Columbia administers the BC Provincial Nominee Program (BC PNP), an economic immigration program.
The province can select and nominate foreign workers, students, and entrepreneurs through the program in order to support government priorities, fill labor market shortages and boost the province’s economy. You and your family can apply to IRCC to become permanent residents of Canada if you are nominated.
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