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23 Apr 2018
BC PNP Latest Draw
British Columbia has conducted a new draw under its Provincial Program on April 18th, 2018. 225 candidates are invited to apply.
The minimum score for the categories of skilled workers and international graduates in EE was 89 points. Additionally, the score for the skilled worker and international graduate streams of the province was 84 points. Semi-skilled and Entry-level workers had only to score 55 points.
Date |
Category |
Minimum Score |
Invitations Issued |
18-Apr-18 |
EEBC – Skilled Worker |
89 |
Total: 225 |
EEBC – International Graduate |
89 |
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SI – Skilled Worker |
84 |
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SI – International Graduate |
84 |
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SI – Entry Level and Semi-Skilled |
55 |
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B.C. PNP Draw: April 18, 2018
In the previous draw dated April 11 27 new candidates were invited to apply by using streams of the B.C. Tech Pilot of the province. This Pilot aims at 32 technology occupations. The least score for Express Entry skilled workers as well as international graduates was 89 points. The score for the skilled worker and international graduate streams of the provincial was 84 points. Semi-skilled and Entry-level workers had to score 55 points.
B.C. PNP Draw: April 11, 2018
Date |
Category |
Minimum Score |
Invitations Issued |
11-Apr-18 (Technology-only draw) |
EEBC – Skilled Worker |
89 |
Total: 27 |
EEBC – International Graduate |
89 |
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SI – Skilled Worker |
84 |
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SI – International Graduate |
84 |
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SI – Entry Level and Semi-Skilled |
55 |
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Immigration authorities of British Columbia initiated the B.C. Tech PNP Pilot in 2017. Furthermore, it had an aim to attract skilled workers in 32 technology occupations. It has conducted specific B.C. PNP draws to attract professional technology workers from May 2017.
Firstly, there is a great change today and the province is taking a position to attract technology workers who are on the lookout for offers an alternative to the US policies.
BC PNP Tech Pilot: 32 In-Demand Occupations
NOC Code |
Job Title |
113 |
Purchasing managers |
131 |
Telecommunication carriers managers |
213 |
Computer and information systems managers |
512 |
Managers – publishing, motion pictures, broadcasting and performing arts |
1123 |
Professional occupations in advertising, marketing, and public relations |
2131 |
Civil engineers |
2132 |
Mechanical engineers |
2133 |
Electrical and electronics engineers |
2134 |
Chemical engineers |
2147 |
Computer engineers (except software engineers and designers) |
2171 |
Information systems analysts and consultants |
2172 |
Database analysts and data administrators |
2173 |
Software engineers and designers |
2174 |
Computer programmers and interactive media developers |
2175 |
Web designers and developers |
2221 |
Biological technologists and technicians |
2241 |
Electrical and electronics engineering technologists and technicians |
2242 |
Electronic service technicians (household and business equipment) |
2243 |
Industrial instrument technicians and mechanics |
2281 |
Computer network technicians |
2282 |
User support technicians |
2283 |
Information systems testing technicians |
4163 |
Business development officers and marketing researchers and consultants |
5121 |
Authors and writers |
5122 |
Editors |
5125 |
Translators, terminologists, and interpreters |
5224 |
Broadcast technicians |
5225 |
Audio and video recording technicians |
5227 |
Support occupations in motion pictures, broadcasting, photography and the performing arts |
5226 |
Other technical and co-ordinating occupations in motion pictures, broadcasting, and the performing arts |
5241 |
Graphic designers and illustrators |
6221 |
Technical sales specialists – wholesale trade |
The provincial nomination boosts the chances of selection in Canada Express Entry successfully. It also adds extra 600 Comprehensive Ranking System points.
The Program also publishes the scores which the immigrants must score to obtain an invitation for immigration. The score that an international graduate needs are kept at 30 points lower when compared to skilled workers under the Provincial streams and Canada Express Entry. In case of semi-skilled workers and entry-level workers, the score is still lower.
BC PNP: Scores Needed For Guaranteed Invitation
Category |
BC - Guaranteed Registration Score |
Express Entry BC – Skilled Worker |
135 |
Express Entry BC – International Graduate |
105 |
Skills Immigration – Skilled Worker |
135 |
Skills Immigration – International Graduate |
105 |
Skills Immigration – Entry Level and Semi-Skilled |
95 |
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