British Columbia has issued 166 invitations to apply in a new draw through the British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BC PNP).
The October 2 draw saw a general and category-based invitations issued.
In the general draw, minimum scores ranged from 110 to 128 points, with 81 invitations issued.
On the same date, a targeted draw addressed specific labour market demands in British Columbia.
In the childcare sector, the minimum score was 83 points, with 35 invitations issued. The construction category required a minimum score of 89 points, with 23 invitations issued.
Healthcare professionals faced a higher minimum score of 99 points, with 28 invitations issued. The veterinary care sector saw a minimum score of 80, with less than 5 invitations issued. This was to protect the identity of those invited.
Latest B.C. Immigration Draws
General Draw
| Date | Category | Minimum Score | Invitations Issued | Description |
| 02-10-24 | Skilled Worker | 128 | 81 | General draw |
| Skilled Worker – EEBC | 128 | |||
| International Graduate | 128 | |||
| International Graduate – EEBC | 128 | |||
| Entry Level and Semi-Skilled | 110 |
Targeted Draw
| Date | Category | Minimum Score | Invitations Issued | Description |
| 02-10-24 | Skilled Worker, International Graduate | 83 | 35 | Childcare |
| 89 | 23 | Construction | ||
| 99 | 28 | Healthcare | ||
| 80 | <5 | Veterinary care |
