British Columbia Issues At Least 178 Invitations In New Canada Immigration Draw

Colin R. Singer
May 5, 2022

British Columbia has conducted a new draw through the British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program, issuing invitations to at least 178 candidates.

The May 3 draws were split into two categories: general and targeted.

In the general draw, which included tech occupations, 141 invitations were issued through five BC PNP streams for skilled workers and international graduates. Minimum scores ranged from 77 to 123 points.

In the targeted draw, a further 28 invitations were issued to skilled workers and international graduates scoring at least 65 points in a draw targeting Early Childhood Educators and Assistants under NOC 4214.

A draw targeted at Healthcare workers saw 9 invitations issued to skilled workers, international graduates and entry-level and semi-skilled workers, also with a minimum score of 65 points.

The final set of less than 5 targeted invitations went to skilled workers and international graduates under NOCs 3114 and 3213 for veterinarians and animal health technologists and veterinary technicians respectively, with a minimum score of 65.

Latest B.C. Immigration Draws

General Draw

Date	Category	Minimum Score	Invitations Issued	Description
03-May-22	Skilled Worker	109	141	General draw (includes tech occupations)
	Skilled Worker – EEBC	123
	International Graduate	97
	International Graduate – EEBC	107
	Entry Level and Semi-Skilled	77

Targeted Draw

Date	Category	Minimum Score	Invitations Issued	Description
03-May-22	Skilled Worker, International Graduate	65	28	Targeted draw: Childcare: Early childhood educators (NOC 4214)
	Skilled Worker, International Graduate, Entry Level and Semi-Skilled	65	9	Targeted draw: Healthcare
	Skilled Worker, International Graduate	65	<5	Targeted draw: Other priority occupations (NOCs 3114, 3213)