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On October 17, 2023, the Government of British Columbia held new invitation draws under the British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BCPNP) and invited qualified Skills Immigration candidates.  In the general draw, BC invited 104 candidates. The minimum score for candidates invited to this draw was 91-113 points.  The province issued 31 ITAs to candidates under the childcare-targeted draw for early childhood educators (NOC 42202).  In the Healthcare-targeted draw, BC invited 17 candidates who scored 60 points. In addition, fewer than five invitations have been issued for other priority occupations (NOCs 31103, 32104).  In total, British Columbia issued up to 157 ITAs in this draw. This year, British Columbia has already invited 8,385 candidates. Overview of BC PNP New Invitation Draws The table below shows the overview of the new invitation draw dates, draw type, number of invitations to apply (ITAs) issued, and any unique characteristics that were targeted for a specific draw. Date Draw type Stream Score invitations October 17, 2023 General (includes tech occupations) Skilled Worker 111 104 Skilled Worker – EEBC option 111 International Graduate 113 International Graduate – EEBC option 113 Entry Level and Semi-Skilled 91 Childcare: Early childhood educators and assistants (NOC 42202) Skilled Worker, International Graduate (includes EEBC option) 60 31 Healthcare 60 17 Other priority occupations (NOCs 31003, 32104) 60 <5 BC PNP Healthcare Occupations 30010 Managers in health care 31100 Specialists in clinical and laboratory medicine 31101 Specialists in surgery 31102 General practitioners and family physicians 31110 Dentists 31112 Audiologists and speech-language pathologists 31120 Pharmacists 31121 Dietitians and nutritionists 31200 Psychologists 31201 Chiropractors 31202 Physiotherapists 31203 Occupational therapists 31204 Kinesiologists and other professional occupations in therapy and assessment 31209 Other professional occupations in health diagnosing and treating 31300 Nursing coordinators and supervisors 31301 Registered nurses and registered psychiatric nurses 31302 Nurse practitioners 31303 Physician assistants, midwives, and allied health professionals 32101 Licensed practical nurses 32102 Paramedical occupations 32103 Respiratory therapists, clinical perfusionists, and cardiopulmonary technologists 32109 Other technical occupations in therapy and assessment 32110 Denturists 32111 Dental hygienists and dental therapists 32112 Dental technologists and technicians 32120 Medical laboratory technologists 32121 Medical radiation technologists 32122 Medical sonographers 32123 Cardiology technologists and electrophysiological diagnostic technologists 32124 Pharmacy technicians 32129 Other medical technologists and technicians 32200 Traditional Chinese medicine practitioners and acupuncturists 33100 Dental assistants and dental laboratory assistants 33101 Medical laboratory assistants and related technical occupations 33102 Nurse aides, orderlies, and patient service associates 33103 Pharmacy technical assistants and pharmacy assistants 41300 Social workers 41301 Therapists in counseling and related specialized therapies 42201 Social and community service workers Join our RSS Feed    Want to know more details about “BC held new invitation draws and issued over 150 invitations under the BC PNP” you can contact one of our immigration specialists at  Gunness & Associates.   Tel: (416) 604-2669  Email: info@test.immigrationmatters.info Gunness & Associates has helped thousands of people successfully immigrate to Canada with their families. Our skilled and experienced immigration experts have the expertise to accurately examine your case and advise you on the best method of proceeding to best serve your needs.   For honest and straightforward advice, contact the experts at Gunness & Associates Get a free Assessment  Join our newsletter and get up-to-date immigration news Click here All rights reserved ©2023 Gunness & Associates

On October 4, 2023, the Government of British Columbia held new invitation draws under the BC PNP Draw of October and invited qualified Skills Immigration candidates.  In the general draw, BC invited 110 candidates. The minimum score for candidates invited to this draw was 91-113 points.  The province issued 51 ITAs to candidates under the childcare-targeted draw for early childhood educators (NOC 42202).  In the Healthcare-targeted draw, BC invited 25 candidates who scored 60 points.  In addition, fewer than five invitations have been issued for other priority occupations (NOCs 31103, 32104) As a candidate, you can work with an immigration specialist. Fill out the form to Get an assessment from an experienced and licensed immigration consultant. Latest BC PNP Draw of October Results In the Latest BC PNP Draw of October, British Columbia issued up to 191 ITAs in this draw. This year, British Columbia has already invited 8,043 candidates. Invitations stream, minimum score, draw type, and number of invitations per draw are listed in the table below:  Date Draw type Stream Score invitations October 4, 2023 General (includes tech occupations) Skilled Worker 111 110 Skilled Worker – EEBC option 111 International Graduate 113 International Graduate – EEBC option 113 Entry Level and Semi-Skilled 91 Childcare: Early childhood educators and assistants (NOC 42202) Skilled Worker, International Graduate (includes EEBC option) 60 51 Healthcare 60 25 British Columbia PNP Immigration Draws 2023 About the BC PNP Skills Immigration Stream British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BC PNP), a Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) administered by the province of British Columbia, contains a number of immigration streams referred to as British Columbia Skills Immigration. Workers and foreign graduates who have the skills, education, or experience necessary to effectively contribute to the BC economy may be nominated for permanent residence in Canada through the BC Skills Immigration programs. The BC Skills Immigration program offers the following streams: BC Skilled Worker BC Healthcare Professional BC International Graduate BC International Post-Graduate BC Entry Level and Semi-Skilled Worker Join our RSS Feed    Want to know more details about “British Columbia invited up to 191 candidates under the BCPNP” you can contact one of our immigration specialists at  Gunness & Associates.   Tel: (416) 604-2669  Email: info@test.immigrationmatters.info   Gunness & Associates has helped thousands of people successfully immigrate to Canada with their families. Our skilled and experienced immigration experts have the expertise to accurately examine your case and advise you on the best method of proceeding to best serve your needs.   For honest and straightforward advice, contact the experts at Gunness & Associates Get a free Assessment Join our newsletter and get up-to-date immigration news Click here All rights reserved ©2023 Gunness & Associates

On September 19, 2023, the Government of British Columbia held new British Columbia PNP Draw invitation draws under the British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BCPNP) and invited qualified Skills Immigration candidates.  In the general draw, BC invited 147 candidates. The minimum score for candidates invited to this draw was 89-111 points.  The province issued 51 ITAs to candidates under the childcare-targeted draw for early childhood educators (NOC 42202).  In the Healthcare-targeted draw, BC invited 27 candidates who scored 60 points.  As a candidate, you can work with an immigration specialist. Fill out the form to Get an assessment from an experienced and licensed immigration consultant. New British Columbia PNP Draw results overview The latest British Columbia PNP draw was split into two categories: General and targeted. The results of the BC PNP draw can be overviewed in the table below: Date Draw type Stream Minimum Score Number of invitations September 19, 2023 General (includes tech occupations) Skilled Worker 108 147 Skilled Worker – EEBC option 108 International Graduate 111 International Graduate – EEBC option 111 Entry Level and Semi-Skilled 89 Childcare: Early childhood educators and assistants (NOC 42202) Skilled Worker, International Graduate (includes EEBC option) 60 51 Healthcare 60 27 In total, British Columbia issued 225 ITAs in this draw. This year, British Columbia has already invited 7,643 candidates.   Important factors of targeted BC PNP Skills Immigration Stream Invitations to apply for the BC PNP Skills Immigration streams may be targeted based on one or more of the following criteria: Education: level, field of study, and place of completion Professional designations that are acceptable in BC language proficiency Occupation length and level of work experience the job’s salary and/or level of skill want to settle down in a specific region and live there Strategic goals are elements that support government pilot programs and initiatives or address specific labor market needs in British Columbia. Join our RSS Feed    Want to know more details about “British Columbia issues 225 invitations to skilled candidates under the BC PNP” you can contact one of our immigration specialists at  Gunness & Associates.   Tel: (416) 604-2669  Email: info@test.immigrationmatters.info Gunness & Associates has helped thousands of people successfully immigrate to Canada with their families. Our skilled and experienced immigration experts have the expertise to accurately examine your case and advise you on the best method of proceeding to best serve your needs.   For honest and straightforward advice, contact the experts at Gunness & Associates Get a free Assessment  Join our newsletter and get up-to-date immigration news Click here All rights reserved ©2023 Gunness & Associates

On September 6, 2023, the Government of British Columbia held new invitation draws under the BC PNP and invited qualified Skills Immigration candidates.  In the general draw, BC invited 160 candidates. The minimum score for candidates invited to this draw was 89-110 points.  In the childcare-targeted draw: The province issued 43 ITAs to candidates under the childcare-targeted draw for early childhood educators (NOC 42202).  In the Healthcare-targeted draw, BC invited 19 candidates who scored 60 points. In total, British Columbia issued 222 ITAs in this draw.  As a candidate, you can work with an immigration specialist to smooth your immigration process. Fill out the form to Get an assessment from an experienced immigration consultant. This year, British Columbia has already invited 7,225 candidates.  Important factors of targeted Skills Immigration Stream Invitations to apply for the BC PNP Skills Immigration streams may be targeted based on one or more of the following criteria: Education: level, field of study, and place of completion Professional designations that are acceptable in BC language proficiency Occupation length and level of work experience the job’s salary and/or level of skill want to settle down in a specific region and live there Strategic goals are elements that support government pilot programs and initiatives or address specific labor market needs in British Columbia. Canadian passport ranks higher as the most desirable travel document   About the BC PNP Skills Immigration Stream British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BC PNP), a Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) administered by the province of British Columbia, contains a number of immigration streams referred to as British Columbia Skills Immigration. Workers and foreign graduates who have the skills, education, or experience necessary to effectively contribute to the BC economy may be nominated for permanent residence in Canada through the BC Skills Immigration programs. The BC Skills Immigration program offers the following streams: BC Skilled Worker BC Healthcare Professional BC International Graduate BC International Post-Graduate BC Entry Level and Semi-Skilled Worker What are the eligibility requirements for skills immigration? To be eligible for the skills immigration stream, you must:  have accepted a full-time, indeterminate work offer from a B.C. company (the job offer cannot be temporary or have a set expiration date). A skilled occupation (NOC TEER 0, 1, 2, or 3) is required.  be qualified to fulfill the responsibilities of the job. having two years of full-time (or full-time equivalent) experience in any skilled occupation (NOC TEER 0, 1, 2, or 3). Demonstrate your ability to support yourself and your dependents. Have legal immigration status in Canada or be eligible for it. Meet the minimum language requirements for NOC TEER 2 or 3 occupations. have a salary offer that is comparable with B.C. wage rates for the occupation. Join our RSS Feed    Want to know more details about “222 Skills Immigration candidates invited in the BC PNP Latest Draw” you can contact one of our immigration specialists at  Gunness & Associates.   Tel: (416) 604-2669  Email: info@test.immigrationmatters.info   Gunness & Associates has helped thousands of people successfully immigrate to Canada with their families. Our skilled and experienced immigration experts have the expertise to accurately examine your case and advise you on the best method of proceeding to best serve your needs.   For honest and straightforward advice, contact the experts at Gunness & Associates Get a free Assessment  Join our newsletter and get up-to-date immigration news Click here All rights reserved ©2023 Gunness & Associates

The Government of British Columbia held new invitation draws under the BC PNP Skills Immigration candidates on August 22, 2023. In the general draw, BC invited 169 candidates. The minimum score for candidates invited to this draw was 88-109 points.  In the childcare-targeted draw: The province issued 33 ITAs to candidates under the childcare-targeted draw for early childhood educators (NOC 42202).  In the Healthcare-targeted draw, BC invited 23 candidates who scored 60 points.  In the priority occupations: Fewer than five invitations have been issued for other priority occupations (NOCs 31103, 32104).  In total, British Columbia issued up to 230 ITAs in this draw. This year, British Columbia has already invited 6,848 candidates. Important factors of targeted BC PNP Invitation rounds One or more of the following factors may be used to target ITAs to the Skills Immigration streams: Education: level, field of study, and place of completion Professional designations that are acceptable in BC language proficiency Occupation length and level of work experience the job’s salary and/or level of skill want to settle down in a specific region and live there Strategic goals are elements that support government pilot programs and initiatives or address specific labor market needs in British Columbia. Canada is a top destination for immigrant entrepreneurs   BC PNP Draws 2023 The BC Provincial Nominee Program (BC PNP) is an economic immigration program operated by the Immigration Programs Branch of the Government of British Columbia. The program allows the province to select and nominate foreign workers, international students, and entrepreneurs to satisfy British Columbia’s labor market demands, support government initiatives, and develop the province’s economy.  You can find out details on the most recent BC PNP draw 2023 dates, the number of invitations to apply (ITAs) issued to submit nomination applications, the draw streams that were held, and any specific factors targeted. BC PNP draws 2023 BC PNP Skills Immigration Stream British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BC PNP), a Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) administered by the province of British Columbia, contains a number of immigration streams referred to as British Columbia Skills Immigration. Workers and foreign graduates who have the skills, education, or experience necessary to effectively contribute to the BC economy may be nominated for permanent residence in Canada through the BC Skills Immigration programs. The BC Skills Immigration program offers the following streams: BC Skilled Worker BC Healthcare Professional BC International Graduate BC International Post-Graduate BC Entry Level and Semi-Skilled Worker Join our RSS Feed    Want to know more details about “BC invited up to 230 candidates under the BC PNP Skills Immigration Draw” you can contact one of our immigration specialists at  Gunness & Associates.   Tel: (416) 604-2669  Email: info@test.immigrationmatters.info   Gunness & Associates has helped thousands of people successfully immigrate to Canada with their families. Our skilled and experienced immigration experts have the expertise to accurately examine your case and advise you on the best method of proceeding to best serve your needs.   For honest and straightforward advice, contact the experts at Gunness & Associates Get a free Assessment  Join our newsletter and get up-to-date immigration news Click here All rights reserved ©2023 Gunness & Associates