2020-03-02 – British Columbia immigration has issued 290 invitations in its first general draw in a month through the British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program.
The February 27 draw targeted skilled workers and international graduates through five BC PNP streams. The previous general draw took place on January 28.
Skilled workers through the direct provincial streams required a minimum score of 103 points to qualify, compared to the 115 points needed through the Express Entry-linked skilled worker stream.
The direct provincial stream for international graduates registered a minimum score of 108 points, with the Express Entry-link stream requiring 112 points to qualify.
Entry-level and semi-skilled workers required 85 points.
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Did You Get Invited in the February 27 B.C. Immigration Draw?
| Date | Category | Minimum Score | Invitations Issued |
| 27-Feb-20 | SI – Skilled Worker | 103 | Total: 290 |
| SI – International Graduate | 108 | ||
| SI – Entry Level and Semi-Skilled | 85 | ||
| EEBC – Skilled Worker | 115 | ||
| EEBC – International Graduate | 112 |
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.
British Columbia immigration recently announced it will stop publishing scores for guaranteed Invitations to Apply through the British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program.
Instead, the province says candidates can see the scores required by viewing the draw details published each week since 2016 when it launched its version of Expression of interest immigration.
Previously, the province had published a list of scores that would guarantee an ITA through one of five streams:
- Express Entry BC – Skilled Worker
- Express Entry BC – International Graduate
- Skills Immigration – Skilled Worker
- Skills Immigration – International Graduate
- Skills Immigration – Entry Level and Semi-Skilled
A BC PNP statement said: “In the past, a guaranteed invitation score for each category was posted (subject to change) to illustrate the minimum points that an individual would need to be guaranteed an invitation to apply.
“The points were based on a sampling of pre-2016 BC PNP applications.
“Since 2016, we have posted the scores for each draw. Applicants are able to view current and historical invitation to apply scores on our website which we will continue to update.”
