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07 Sep 2018
The immigration authorities of British Columbia have issued invitations to 397 candidates in the recent PNP draw on September 5th. It has invited candidates from all occupations.
Moreover, the requirement of minimum score was low for skilled workers at 82 points for the Provincial Stream and 84 for the Express Entry Stream. The international graduates need 91 points for provincial as well as Express Entry candidates. Finally the Entry level workers and also the semi-skilled needed 65 points only.
In The draw, held on August 29, 32 skilled workers and international graduates received invitations in the B.C. PNP Tech Pilot. This pilot is exclusively for the technology professionals and places them ahead of the queue for BC immigration. Moreover, the requirement of minimum score was low for skilled workers at 82 points for the Provincial Stream and 87 for the Express Entry Stream. The international graduates need 91 points for provincial as well as Express Entry candidates.
Date |
Category |
Minimum Score |
Invitations Issued |
29-August-18 (technology only) |
EEBC – Skilled Worker |
87 |
Total: 32 |
EEBC – International Graduate |
91 |
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SI – Skilled Worker |
82 |
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SI – International Graduate |
91 |
This Tech Pilot was extended into 2019 after its initial launch in 2017. Presently it has a list of 29 occupations and a set of relaxed duration requirements.
B.C. province has a flourishing technology industry and many big names of the tech world have a base here.
The Job Requirements for New BC PNP Tech Pilot
The 29 Target Occupations under the BC PNP Tech Pilot
NOC Code |
Job Title |
0131 |
Telecommunication carriers managers |
0213 |
Computer and information systems managers |
0512 |
Managers – publishing, motion pictures, broadcasting and performing arts |
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 |
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 |
Moreover, receiving the provincial nomination, serves a guarantee, for selection under the EE, by the addition of 600 CRS points.
The Program also publishes the necessary scores for immigrants to guarantee the invitation for immigration. This requirement for the international graduate is 30 points lower than a skilled worker in EE and provincial streams.
The score is lower for entry-level/semi-skilled workers, 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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Posted On 13 Jun 2020
Posted On 12 Jun 2020
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