British Columbia has issued at least 25 invitations to apply in a new draw through the British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BC PNP).
The November 13 draw saw a general and category-based invitations issued.
In the general draw, minimum scores ranged from 121 to 143 points, with 10 invitations issued.
On the same date, a targeted draw addressed specific labour market demands in British Columbia.
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In the childcare sector, the minimum score was 102 points, with 5 invitations issued. The construction category required a minimum score of 115 points, with 4 invitations issued.
Healthcare professionals faced a higher minimum score of 113 points, with 5 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 |
| 13-11-24 | Skilled Worker | 143 | 10 | General draw |
| Skilled Worker – EEBC | 143 | |||
| International Graduate | 143 | |||
| International Graduate – EEBC | 143 | |||
| Entry Level and Semi-Skilled | 121 |
Targeted Draw
| Date | Category | Minimum Score | Invitations Issued | Description |
| 13-11-24 | Skilled Worker, International Graduate | 102 | 5 | Childcare |
| 115 | 4 | Construction | ||
| 113 | 5 | Healthcare | ||
| 80 | <5 | Veterinary care |