The province of British Columbia has conducted its inaugural Skills Immigration draw for the month of May.
In the recent BC PNP draw on May 7, 2024, 81 foreign skilled workers and graduates were invited to apply. Invitations were extended to candidates with work experience in sought-after fields including Childcare, Healthcare, and Technology.
BC PNP Latest Draw - Results
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Draw Types
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Stream
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Minimum Score Required
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Number of invitations issued
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Childcare
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Skilled Worker, International Graduate (includes EEBC option)
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90
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11
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Construction
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93
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12
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Healthcare
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100
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12
|
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Tech
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120
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41
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Veterinary care
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80
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<5
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Candidates selected in the recent BC PNP draw have a 30-day window to submit their applications for permanent residence (PR) to the BC PNP. Those who were not invited to apply will remain in the candidate pool and may anticipate receiving an invitation in the subsequent BC PNP draw.
Selection under BC PNP Draw
British Columbia holds weekly draws through the British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BC PNP), usually on Tuesdays. The program extends invitations under two primary immigration streams:
- Skills Immigration
- Entrepreneur Immigration
British Columbia invites candidates based on the details provided in their BC PNP applications. Those with the highest scores in the BC PNP points calculator receive invitations to apply for permanent residency in Canada. The specifics of each draw, including the stream, minimum score, and number of invitations, are not disclosed in advance.
Approximately 80% of BC PNP applications are processed within 8 to 10 months.
