British Columbia Issues More Than 200 Invitations In Multi-Stream Canada Immigration Draws

Colin R. Singer
March 23, 2022

British Columbia has conducted new draws, issuing more than 200 invitations through multiple streams of the British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program.

The March 22 draws were split into three broad categories: general, targeted and entrepreneur.

In the general draw, which included tech occupations, 132 invitations were issued through five BC PNP streams for skilled workers and international graduates. Minimum scores ranged from 77 to 128 points.

In the targeted draw, a further 47 invitations were issued to skilled workers and international graduates scoring at least 78 points in a draw targeting Early Childhood Educators under NOC 4214.

A draw targeted at Healthcare workers saw 11 invitations issued to skilled workers, international graduates and entry level and semi-skilled workers, also with a minimum score of 78 points.

Further invitations went to entry level and semi-skilled workers targeted specifically at Healthcare Assistants under NOC 3413, with a minimum score of 63. The number of invitations was listed as ‘less than 5’ to protect the identity of those who were invited.

The final set of 9 targeted invitations went to skilled workers and international graduates under NOCs 3114 and 3213 for veterinarians and animal health technologists and veterinary technicians respectively, with a minimum score of 78.

Lastly, through the Entrepreneur Stream, less than 5 invitations were issued to Regional Pilot candidates scoring at least 117.

Latest B.C. Immigration Draws

General Draw

Date	Category	Minimum Score	Invitations Issued	Description
22-Mar-22	Skilled Worker	112	132	General draw (includes tech occupations)
	Skilled Worker – EEBC	128
	International Graduate	100
	International Graduate – EEBC	114
	Entry Level and Semi-Skilled	77

Targeted Draw

Date	Category	Minimum Score	Invitations Issued	Description
22-Mar-22	Skilled Worker, International Graduate	78	47	Targeted draw: Childcare: Early childhood educators (NOC 4214)
	Skilled Worker, International Graduate, Entry Level and Semi-Skilled	78	11	Targeted draw: Healthcare
	Entry Level and Semi-Skilled	63	<5	Targeted draw: Health care assistants (NOC 3413)
	Skilled Worker, International Graduate	78	9	Targeted draw: Other priority occupations (NOCs 3114, 3213)