Tech Pilot Of British Columbia Issues More Invitations

30 Nov 2018

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The immigration authorities in British Columbia have issued fresh and targeted invitations to apply using the BC PNP Tech Pilot

In the November 28 draw it invited 42 candidates having an expertise in one of the 29 occupations present in the stream. Such candidates get a priority processing in the Provincial Nominee Program. Skilled workers belonging to the Express Entry as well as the direct provincial categories had to score 80 points for qualifying. Moreover the requirement for International graduates in both categories was 90 points.

Date	Category	Minimum Score	Invitations Issued
28-November-18 (Technology only)	EEBC – Skilled Worker	80	Total: 42
	EEBC – International Graduate	90
	SI – Skilled Worker	80
	SI – International Graduate	90

The the BC PNP Tech Pilot, was also the focus in the previous British Columbia draw. In the Nov 21 draw skilled workers and international graduates 41 candidates received invitations in four provincial streams. The direct provincial as well as Express Entry skilled worker streams of the B.C.P.N.P. needed a score of 80 points.

The direct provincial and E.E. international graduate streams needed only 90 points.

Date	Category	Minimum Score	Invitations Issued
21-November-18 (Technology only)	EEBC – Skilled Worker	80	Total: 41
	EEBC – International Graduate	90
	SI – Skilled Worker	80
	SI – International Graduate	90

The Pilot will run into 2019 after launching in 2017. It presently has 29 target occupations with relaxed duration requirements.

The province can attract technology workers. It has a prosperous technology industry and is associated with big names in the technological world.

The PNP Tech Pilot Job Requirements are:

A Job offer for one-year duration in one of the 29 targeted occupations as per the list mentioned below
Moreover it must be valid for 120 days at the time of applying

The 29 Target Occupations under the 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 coordinating occupations in motion pictures, broadcasting and the performing arts
5241	Graphic designers and illustrators
6221	Technical sales specialists – wholesale trade

When a candidate gets the provincial nomination it serves as an effective guarantee in selection under the Express entry. It is worth 600 CRS points also.

The PNP also publishes the scores which the immigrants have to get, which guarantees an invitation under its programs.

The score requirement for international graduates is set at 30 points below the skilled worker under the Express Entry and also in provincial streams.

It is low for entry-level and 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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