{"id":73579,"date":"2019-11-28T14:30:03","date_gmt":"2019-11-28T19:30:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/immigrationca.staging.wpengine.com\/british-columbia-issues-348-immigration-invites-to-skilled-workers-and-international-graduates"},"modified":"2020-02-06T23:31:24","modified_gmt":"2020-02-07T04:31:24","slug":"british-columbia-issues-348-immigration-invites-to-skilled-workers-and-international-graduates","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/immigration.ca\/fr\/british-columbia-issues-348-immigration-invites-to-skilled-workers-and-international-graduates\/","title":{"rendered":"British Columbia Issues 348 Immigration Invites To Skilled Workers and International Graduates"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>2019-11-28 &#8211; British Columbia immigration issued 348 invitations to apply to skilled workers and international graduates in a new <a href=\"https:\/\/immigration.ca\/british-columbia-immigration\/\">British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program<\/a> draw.<\/p>\n<p>The November 26 draw saw invitation issued through five provincial streams.<\/p>\n<p>Skilled workers through the direct provincial stream required 94 points to qualify, compared to the 100 points required for skilled workers through the province\u2019s Express Entry-linked stream.<\/p>\n<p>B.C.\u2019s direct provincial stream for international graduates recorded a minimum score of 101 points, with the Express Entry-linked international graduate stream requiring 103 points to qualify.<\/p>\n<p>Entry-level and semi-skilled workers required 77 points.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3>Did You Get Invited in the November 26 B.C. Immigration Draw?<\/h3>\n<table cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td valign=\"middle\"><b>Date<\/b><\/td>\n<td valign=\"middle\"><b>Category<\/b><\/td>\n<td valign=\"middle\"><b>Minimum Score<\/b><\/td>\n<td valign=\"middle\"><b>Invitations Issued<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td valign=\"middle\"><b>26-Nov-19<\/b><\/td>\n<td valign=\"middle\">SI \u2013 Skilled Worker<\/td>\n<td valign=\"middle\">94<\/td>\n<td valign=\"middle\">Total: 348<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td valign=\"middle\"><b>\u00a0<\/b><\/td>\n<td valign=\"middle\">SI \u2013 International Graduate<\/td>\n<td valign=\"middle\">101<\/td>\n<td valign=\"middle\"><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td valign=\"middle\"><b>\u00a0<\/b><\/td>\n<td valign=\"middle\">SI \u2013 Entry Level &amp; Semi-Skilled<\/td>\n<td valign=\"middle\">77<\/td>\n<td valign=\"middle\"><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td valign=\"middle\"><b>\u00a0<\/b><\/td>\n<td valign=\"middle\">EEBC \u2013 Skilled Worker<\/td>\n<td valign=\"middle\">100<\/td>\n<td valign=\"middle\"><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td valign=\"middle\"><b>\u00a0<\/b><\/td>\n<td valign=\"middle\">EEBC \u2013 International Graduate<\/td>\n<td valign=\"middle\">103<\/td>\n<td valign=\"middle\"><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>Source:\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.welcomebc.ca\/\" rel=\"noopener\">www.welcomebc.ca<\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p>The previous\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/immigration.ca\/british-columbia-immigration\/\">British Columbia immigration<\/a> draw saw invitations issued to 56 BC PNP Tech Pilot candidates.<\/p>\n<p>The November 19 draw saw minimum scores of 90 for all four featured <a href=\"https:\/\/immigration.ca\/british-columbia-immigration\/\">British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program<\/a> streams.<\/p>\n<p>BC\u2019s Tech Pilot provides priority processing through BC\u2019s existing streams for candidates with skills and experience in one of 29 targeted jobs.<\/p>\n<p>The following streams were included in the draw:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>SI \u2013 Skilled Worker<\/li>\n<li>SI \u2013 International Graduate<\/li>\n<li>EEBC \u2013 Skilled Worker<\/li>\n<li>EEBC &#8211; International Graduate<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<h3>Did You Get Invited in the November 19 B.C. Immigration Draw?<\/h3>\n<table cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td valign=\"middle\"><b>Date<\/b><\/td>\n<td valign=\"middle\"><b>Category<\/b><\/td>\n<td valign=\"middle\"><b>Minimum Score<\/b><\/td>\n<td valign=\"middle\"><b>Invitations Issued<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td valign=\"middle\"><b>19-Nov-19<\/b><\/td>\n<td valign=\"middle\">SI \u2013 Skilled Worker<\/td>\n<td valign=\"middle\">90<\/td>\n<td valign=\"middle\">Total: 56<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td valign=\"middle\"><b>\u00a0<\/b><\/td>\n<td valign=\"middle\">SI \u2013 International Graduate<\/td>\n<td valign=\"middle\">90<\/td>\n<td valign=\"middle\"><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td valign=\"middle\"><b>\u00a0<\/b><\/td>\n<td valign=\"middle\">EEBC \u2013 Skilled Worker<\/td>\n<td valign=\"middle\">90<\/td>\n<td valign=\"middle\"><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td valign=\"middle\"><b>\u00a0<\/b><\/td>\n<td valign=\"middle\">EEBC &#8211; International Graduate<\/td>\n<td valign=\"middle\">90<\/td>\n<td valign=\"middle\"><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>Source:\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.welcomebc.ca\/\" rel=\"noopener\">www.welcomebc.ca<\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p>The\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/immigration.ca\/bc-pnp-tech-pilot\/\">BC PNP Tech Pilot<\/a>\u00a0has been extended into 2020 after its initial launch in 2017. It currently has a list of 29 target occupations with relaxed duration requirements.<\/p>\n<p>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\u2019s westernmost province.<\/p>\n<h3>What Are The BC PNP Tech Pilot Job Requirements?<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Job offer must be for one of the 29 targeted occupations (see below)<\/li>\n<li>Job offer must be for at least one-year duration<\/li>\n<li>Job offer must be valid for at least 120 days at the time of application<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<h3>What Are The 29 Target Occupations Under the BC PNP Tech Pilot?<\/h3>\n<table cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td valign=\"middle\"><b>NOC Code<\/b><\/td>\n<td valign=\"middle\"><b>Job Title<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td valign=\"middle\">0131<\/td>\n<td valign=\"middle\">Telecommunication carriers\u2019 managers<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td valign=\"middle\">0213<\/td>\n<td valign=\"middle\">Computer and information systems managers<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td valign=\"middle\">0512<\/td>\n<td valign=\"middle\">Managers \u2013 publishing, motion pictures, broadcasting and performing arts<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td valign=\"middle\">2131<\/td>\n<td valign=\"middle\">Civil engineers<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td valign=\"middle\">2132<\/td>\n<td valign=\"middle\">Mechanical engineers<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td valign=\"middle\">2133<\/td>\n<td valign=\"middle\">Electrical and electronics engineers<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td valign=\"middle\">2134<\/td>\n<td valign=\"middle\">Chemical engineers<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td valign=\"middle\">2147<\/td>\n<td valign=\"middle\">Computer engineers (except software engineers and designers)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td valign=\"middle\">2171<\/td>\n<td valign=\"middle\">Information systems analysts and consultants<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td valign=\"middle\">2172<\/td>\n<td valign=\"middle\">Database analysts and data administrators<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td valign=\"middle\">2173<\/td>\n<td valign=\"middle\">Software engineers and designers<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td valign=\"middle\">2174<\/td>\n<td valign=\"middle\">Computer programmers and interactive media developers<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td valign=\"middle\">2175<\/td>\n<td valign=\"middle\">Web designers and developers<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td valign=\"middle\">2221<\/td>\n<td valign=\"middle\">Biological technologists and technicians<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td valign=\"middle\">2241<\/td>\n<td valign=\"middle\">Electrical and electronics engineering technologists and technicians<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td valign=\"middle\">2242<\/td>\n<td valign=\"middle\">Electronic service technicians (household and business equipment)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td valign=\"middle\">2243<\/td>\n<td valign=\"middle\">Industrial instrument technicians and mechanics<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td valign=\"middle\">2281<\/td>\n<td valign=\"middle\">Computer network technicians<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td valign=\"middle\">2282<\/td>\n<td valign=\"middle\">User support technicians<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td valign=\"middle\">2283<\/td>\n<td valign=\"middle\">Information systems testing technicians<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td valign=\"middle\">5121<\/td>\n<td valign=\"middle\">Authors and writers<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td valign=\"middle\">5122<\/td>\n<td valign=\"middle\">Editors<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td valign=\"middle\">5125<\/td>\n<td valign=\"middle\">Translators, terminologists and interpreters<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td valign=\"middle\">5224<\/td>\n<td valign=\"middle\">Broadcast technicians<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td valign=\"middle\">5225<\/td>\n<td valign=\"middle\">Audio and video recording technicians<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td valign=\"middle\">5227<\/td>\n<td valign=\"middle\">Support occupations in motion pictures, broadcasting, photography and the performing arts<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td valign=\"middle\">5226<\/td>\n<td valign=\"middle\">Other technical and coordinating occupations in motion pictures, broadcasting and the performing arts<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td valign=\"middle\">5241<\/td>\n<td valign=\"middle\">Graphic designers and illustrators<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td valign=\"middle\">6221<\/td>\n<td valign=\"middle\">Technical sales specialists \u2013 wholesale trade<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<hr \/>\n<p>A coveted provincial nomination effectively guarantees selection under the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/immigration.ca\/express-entry-immigration-2017\/\">Canada Express Entry<\/a>\u00a0System, worth 600 Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) points.<\/p>\n<p>The B.C. PNP publishes the scores immigrants need to guarantee an invitation for\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/immigration.ca\/immigrationtocanadaoverview\/\">Canada immigration<\/a>\u00a0under its programs.<\/p>\n<p>The score needed for an international graduate is 30 points below a skilled worker under both the Canada Express Entry and provincial stream.<\/p>\n<p>For entry-level and semi-skilled workers, that score is lower again.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3>BC PNP: Scores Needed for Guaranteed Invitation<\/h3>\n<table cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td valign=\"middle\"><b>Category<\/b><\/td>\n<td valign=\"middle\"><b>Guaranteed Registration Score<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td valign=\"middle\">Express Entry BC \u2013 Skilled Worker<\/td>\n<td valign=\"middle\">135<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td valign=\"middle\">Express Entry BC \u2013 International Graduate<\/td>\n<td valign=\"middle\">105<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td valign=\"middle\">Skills Immigration \u2013 Skilled Worker<\/td>\n<td valign=\"middle\">135<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td valign=\"middle\">Skills Immigration \u2013 International Graduate<\/td>\n<td valign=\"middle\">105<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td valign=\"middle\">Skills Immigration \u2013 Entry Level and Semi-Skilled<\/td>\n<td valign=\"middle\">95<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>Source:\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.welcomebc.ca\/\" rel=\"noopener\">www.welcomebc.ca<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>2019-11-28 &#8211; British Columbia immigration issued 348 invitations to apply to skilled workers and international graduates in a new British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program draw. The November 26 draw saw invitation issued through five provincial streams. 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