August 30, 2018 – Candidates in 29 technology occupations took priority in the latest British Columbia immigration draw.
The August 29 draw saw 32 invitations issued to skilled workers and international graduates under the B.C. PNP Tech Pilot.
The pilot program singles out technology workers and bumps them to the front of the queue for British Columbia immigration.
Direct provincial skilled workers required a minimum 82 points in the latest draw, while Express Entry skilled workers needed 87 points.
International graduates in both the direct provincial and Express Entry streams needed 91 points.
Did You Get Invited in the August 29 B.C. Immigration Draw?
| Date | Category | Minimum Score | Invitations Issued |
| 29-August-18 (technology only) | EEBC – Skilled Worker | 87 | Total: 32 |
| EEBC – International Graduate | 91 | ||
| SI – Skilled Worker | 82 | ||
| SI – International Graduate | 91 |
Source: www.welcomebc.ca
The previous draw, on August 22, saw 323 invites issued to candidates in all occupations.
Skilled worker candidates under the direct provincial stream needed 82 points to qualify, while Express Entry skilled workers needed 87 points.
International graduates in both the direct provincial and Express Entry categories required 91 points.
Lastly, entry level and semi-skilled applicants required a minimum 65 points.
Did You Get Invited in the August 22 B.C. Immigration Draw?
| Date | Category | Minimum Score | Invitations Issued |
| 22-August-18 | EEBC – Skilled Worker | 87 | Total: 323 |
| EEBC – International Graduate | 91 | ||
| SI – Skilled Worker | 82 | ||
| SI – International Graduate | 91 | ||
| SI – Entry Level and Semi-Skilled | 65 |
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 having bases in Canada’s westernmost province.
What Are The New 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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