2020-01-17 – British Columbia immigration has issued 70 invitations in the first BC PNP Tech Pilot draw of 2020.
The January 14 draw saw invitations issued through four British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program streams:
- SI – Skilled Worker
- SI – International Graduate
- EEBC – Skilled Worker
- EEBC – International Graduate
Under the Tech Pilot, candidates in 29 targeted occupations receive priority processing for British Columbia immigration.
In all four featured streams, candidates required a minimum score of 90 points.
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Did You Get Invited in the January 14 B.C. Immigration Draw?
| Date | Category | Minimum Score | Invitations Issued |
| 14-Jan-20 | SI – Skilled Worker | 90 | Total: 70 |
| SI – International Graduate | 90 | ||
| EEBC – Skilled Worker | 90 | ||
| EEBC – International Graduate | 90 |
Source: www.welcomebc.ca
In its previous draw, British Columbia issued 173 immigration invitations to candidates with minimum scores ranging from 85 to 110 points in the first draw of 2020.
The January 7 draw saw invites issued through five BCPNP streams for skilled workers and international graduates.
BC’s entry-level and semi-skilled stream recorded the lowest minimum score, of 85 points.
Skilled workers through BC’s direct provincial stream required 100 points, with 110 points required for skilled workers through the Express Entry-linked stream.
A minimum score of 103 points was registered through the direct provincial international graduate stream, compared to 105 points for the Express Entry-linked stream.
Did You Get Invited in the January 7 B.C. Immigration Draw?
| Date | Category | Minimum Score | Invitations Issued |
| 07-Jan-20 | SI – Skilled Worker | 100 | Total: 173 |
| SI – International Graduate | 103 | ||
| SI – Entry Level and Semi-Skilled | 85 | ||
| EEBC – Skilled Worker | 110 | ||
| EEBC – International Graduate | 105 |
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 the 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
