March 13, 2019 – British Columbia has targeted IT workers in a new British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program draw through the BC PNP Tech Pilot.
The March 12 draw saw 35 invitations issued to skilled workers and international graduates with skills and experience in 29 targeted technology occupations.
Skilled workers through both the direct provincial and Express Entry streams required 89 points to qualify.
Meanwhile, direct provincial and Express Entry international graduates needed 97 points.
Did You Get Invited in the March 12 B.C. Immigration Draw?
| Date | Category | Minimum Score | Invitations Issued |
| 12-March-19 | EEBC – Skilled Worker | 89 | Total: 35 |
| EEBC – International Graduate | 97 | ||
| SI – Skilled Worker | 89 | ||
| SI – International Graduate | 97 |
Source: www.welcomebc.ca
British Columbia’s previous draw took place on March 5 and saw 346 invitations issued across five provincial streams.
Skilled worker candidates through both the Express Entry and direct provincial streams saw a minimum score of 89 points.
International graduate candidates through both the Express Entry and direct provincial streams needed a minimum score of 97 points.
Finally, entry level and semi-skilled candidates required 69 points.
Did You Get Invited in the March 5 B.C. Immigration Draw?
| Date | Category | Minimum Score | Invitations Issued |
| 05-March-19 | EEBC – Skilled Worker | 89 | Total: 346 |
| EEBC – International Graduate | 97 | ||
| SI – Skilled Worker | 89 | ||
| SI – International Graduate | 97 | ||
| SI – Entry-Level Semi-Skilled | 69 |
Source: www.welcomebc.ca
The BC PNP Tech Pilot has been extended into 2019 after its initial launch in 2017. It currently has a list of 29 target occupations with relaxed duration requirements.
B.C. 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 co-ordinating 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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