November 30, 2017 – British Columbia immigration officials have advised that the final 2017 round of invitations under the B.C. PNP Tech Pilot will take place on December 18.
Draws are made weekly under the immigration stream that prioritizes processing for 32 specialist technology occupations that are in demand by employers in the province. It was launched earlier in 2017, with the first tech-only draw made on June 14.
The weekly draws will resume in the first week of January 2018, a statement from the province said.
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BC PNP Tech Pilot Launched By British Columbia Immigration
379 Candidates Invited to Apply For British Columbia Immigration
More Business Candidates Invited to Apply For British Columbia Immigration
The BC PNP Tech Pilot prioritises technology sector applications for existing B.C. categories. This means candidates still need to meet the basic requirements of each British Columbia immigration category, including a job offer from a B.C. employer.
Categories include Skilled Workers, Health Care Professionals, International Graduates, International Post-Graduates and Entry-Level and Semi-Skilled Workers.
BC PNP Tech Pilot: Key Features
Dedicated concierge service
Tech employers have access to relevant immigration information.
Weekly invitations for tech candidates
Tech employers have timely access to qualified individuals in the 32 key tech occupations.
Priority processing
Dedicated BC PNP Tech Team and next business day assignment of tech applications in the 32 in-demand occupations.
Focused outreach and engagement
BC PNP sessions and events tailored for the tech sector, including one-on-one employer support.
Source: www.welcomebc.ca
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 |
Source: www.welcomebc.ca
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