Skilled Techonology Workers Get An Invitation In British Columbia Immigration Draw

03 Apr 2018

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Introduction

In the Provincial Nominee Program, the immigration officials of British Columbia have conducted a draw on March 28, 2018. It has a Preference for technology occupations. 58 candidates received the invitation to apply here.

Scores

The least score for the EE international graduates as well as skilled workers was 105 points. The score for the skilled worker and international graduate streams in the province was 100 points. There were no invitations for semi-skilled and entry-level workers.

B.C. PNP Draw: March 28, 2018

Date	Category	Minimum Score	Invitations Issued
28-Mar-18 (Technology-only draw)	EEBC – Skilled Worker	105	Total: 58
	EEBC – International Graduate	105
	SI – Skilled Worker	100
	SI – International Graduate	100

Details

In the previous draw, 146 new candidates received the invitation to apply to submit an application in various streams. This draw happened on March 21, 2018, and did not have a technology draw in it.

The least score for the EE international graduates as well as skilled workers was 105 points. The score for the skilled worker and international graduate streams in the province was 100 points. 60 points were required for a semi-skilled and entry-level worker.

B.C. PNP Draw: March 21, 2018

Date	Category	Minimum Score	Invitations Issued
21-Mar-18	EEBC – Skilled Worker	105	Total: 146
	EEBC – International Graduate	105
	SI – Skilled Worker	100
	SI – International Graduate	100
	SI – Entry Level and Semi-Skilled	60

Tech Pilot

Also, the immigration authorities in British Columbia launched their Tech Pilot in 2017. It has the aim to attract skilled workers in 32 well-defined technology occupations. It has been conducting specific provincial draws for technology workers from May 2017.

The change can be seen as the province is seeking to get benefit from international technology workers. Presently, they are searching for an alternative to the happenings in the USA after president Trump has assumed office.

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

When a candidate is successful in getting the provincial nomination there is a guarantee of selection. It earns a place in the Express Entry system and adds 600 CRS points also.

The PNP also publishes the score to ensure that the candidates are invited to various programs.

The score which is needed by an international graduate is 30 points lower than a skilled worker. This is applicable in the provincial stream and also in Canada Express Entry.

The score is again less for semi-skilled and entry-level 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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