2019-11-23 – British Columbia immigration has conducted a new BC PNP Tech Pilot draw, issuing invitations to apply to 56 candidates.
The November 19 draw saw minimum scores of 90 for all four featured British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program streams.
BC’s Tech Pilot provides priority processing through BC’s existing streams for candidates with skills and experience in one of 29 targeted jobs.
The following streams were included in the draw:
- SI – Skilled Worker
- SI – International Graduate
- EEBC – Skilled Worker
- EEBC – International Graduate
Did You Get Invited in the November 19 B.C. Immigration Draw?
| Date | Category | Minimum Score | Invitations Issued |
| 19-Nov-19 | SI – Skilled Worker | 90 | Total: 56 |
| SI – International Graduate | 90 | ||
| EEBC – Skilled Worker | 90 | ||
| EEBC – International Graduate | 90 |
Source: www.welcomebc.ca
The previous British Columbia immigration draw saw invitations issued to 409 candidates.
The November 12 draw focused on five streams of the British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program.
Skilled workers through the direct provincial stream required 93 points to qualify, while Express Entry skilled workers required 99 points.
Direct provincial international graduates needed 100 points to qualify, with Express Entry international graduates requiring 102 points.
Candidates for the entry level and semi-skilled worker stream needed 75 points to qualify.
Did You Get Invited in the November 12 B.C. Immigration Draw?
| Date | Category | Minimum Score | Invitations Issued |
| 12-Nov-19 | SI – Skilled Worker | 93 | Total: 409 |
| SI – International Graduate | 100 | ||
| SI – Entry Level & Semi-Skilled | 75 | ||
| EEBC – Skilled Worker | 99 | ||
| EEBC – International Graduate | 102 |
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.
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
