Aug 19, 2019 – British Columbia immigration has conducted a new draw, issuing invites to 61 candidates through the BC PNP Tech Pilot.
The August 13 draw featured invitations to apply issued across four streams to skilled workers and international graduates with experience in 29 target occupations.
Minimum scores were 90 for all four streams, the direct provincial and Express Entry streams that target skilled workers and international graduates.
Requirements for the BC PNP Tech Pilot and each of the four streams are listed below.
Did You Get Invited in the August 13 B.C. Immigration Draw?
|
Date |
Category |
Minimum Score |
Invitations Issued |
|
13-August-19 |
SI – Skilled Worker |
90 |
Total: 61 |
|
|
SI – International Graduate |
90 |
|
|
|
EEBC – Skilled Worker |
90 |
|
|
|
EEBC – International Graduate |
90 |
Source: www.welcomebc.ca
In the previous British Columbia immigration draw, invitations to apply were issued to skilled workers and international graduates.
The August 6 draw saw invitations issued across five British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program streams.
The direct provincial skilled worker stream saw a minimum score of 100 points, while the Express Entry-linked skilled worker stream had a minimum score of 104 points.
International graduates through both the direct provincial and Express Entry-linked streams required 105 points to qualify.
The entry level and semi-skilled stream recorded a minimum score of 80 points.
Did You Get Invited in the August 6 B.C. Immigration Draw?
|
Date |
Category |
Minimum Score |
Invitations Issued |
|
06-August-19 |
SI – Skilled Worker |
100 |
Total: 238 |
|
|
SI – International Graduate |
105 |
|
|
|
SI – Entry Level & Semi-Skilled |
80 |
|
|
|
EEBC – Skilled Worker |
104 |
|
|
|
EEBC – International Graduate |
105 |
Source: www.welcomebc.ca
The BC PNP Tech Pilot has been extended into 2020 after its initial launch in 2017. It currently has a list of 29 target occupations with relaxed duration requirements.
BC PNP draws aimed specifically at technology workers started in May 2017. The province has a thriving technology industry with some big names of the tech world basing themselves in Canada’s westernmost province.
What Are The BC PNP Tech Pilot Job Requirements?
- Job offer must be for one of the 29 targeted occupations (see below)
- Job offer must be for at least one-year duration
- Job offer must be valid for at least 120 days at time of application
What Are The 29 Target Occupations Under the BC 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 |
A coveted provincial nomination effectively guarantees selection under the Canada Express Entry System, worth 600 Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) points.
The B.C. PNP publishes the scores immigrants need to guarantee an invitation for Canada immigration under its programs.
The score needed for an international graduate is 30 points below a skilled worker under both the Canada Express Entry and provincial stream.
For entry-level and semi-skilled workers, that score is lower again.
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 |
Source: www.welcomebc.ca
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