British Columbia Invites 403 To Apply In The Provincial Draw

30 Jan 2018

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British Columbia held the latest draw for its Provincial Nominee Program on January 17^th, 2018. In this draw, 403 candidates were invited to apply. The numbers included a draw specifically done for technology which was held on January 24^th.

The minimum score required for skilled workers was 75 whereas 70 points were needed by international graduates and 40 were needed by entry-level/semi-skilled workers.

B.C. PNP Draw: January 17, 2018

Date	Category	Minimum Score	Invitations Issued
17th Jan - 18 (Includes Tech-Only draw on January 24)	EEBC - Skilled Worker	75	Total : 403
	EEBC - International Graduate	70
	SI - Skilled Worker	75
	SI - International Graduate	70
	SI - Entry Level and Semi-Skilled	40

In the previous PNP draw, 340 new candidates were invited to apply using various streams of the province. Both the categories of skilled worker of the province required a minimum score of 75, and international graduates needed a minimum score of 70. Entry level/semi-skilled workers needed a score of 40

B.C. PNP Draw: January 3, 2018

Date	Category	Minimum Score	Invitations Issued
03-Jan-18-(Includes Tech-Only Draw on January 10)	EEBC Skilled Worker	75	Total: 340
	EEBC - International Graduate	70
	SI - Skilled Worker	75
	SI - International Graduate	70
	SI - Entry Level and Semi-Skilled	40

British Columbia had launched the B.C. PNP Tech Pilot during 2017, which aimed to attract professional and skilled workers in thirty-two technology professions.

There were specific B.C. PNP draws meant for technology workers since May 2017.

This change proves that the province wishes to avail the benefit from technology workers who are searching for better alternatives after Trump became the U.S. President

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

For other categories of workers, the required score is quite low.

BC PNP: Scores Needed For Guaranteed Invitation

Category	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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