{"id":75595,"date":"2020-03-04T10:13:15","date_gmt":"2020-03-04T15:13:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/immigrationca.staging.wpengine.com\/british-columbia-immigration-issues-80-bc-pnp-tech-pilot-invitations"},"modified":"2020-03-04T10:13:15","modified_gmt":"2020-03-04T15:13:15","slug":"british-columbia-immigration-issues-80-bc-pnp-tech-pilot-invitations","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/immigration.ca\/fr\/british-columbia-immigration-issues-80-bc-pnp-tech-pilot-invitations\/","title":{"rendered":"British Columbia Immigration Issues 80 BC PNP Tech Pilot Invitations"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span>2020-03-04 &#8211; British Columbia immigration has issued 80 invitations to IT candidates in a new draw through the <a href=\"https:\/\/immigration.ca\/bc-pnp-tech-pilot\/\">BC PNP Tech Pilot<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>The March 3 draw saw invitations issued across four <a href=\"https:\/\/immigration.ca\/british-columbia-immigration\/\">British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program<\/a> streams.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>The minimum score was 90 for all four featured streams. Those streams were:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span><\/span><span>SI \u2013 Skilled Worker<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span><\/span><span>SI \u2013 International Graduate<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span><\/span><span>EEBC \u2013 Skilled Worker<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span><\/span><span>EEBC &#8211; International Graduate<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span>For full Tech Pilot requirements, please see below.<\/span><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><span><b>Read More<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span><a href=\"https:\/\/immigration.ca\/british-columbia-immigration-ends-use-of-guaranteed-invitation-scores\">British Columbia Immigration Ends Use Of Guaranteed Invitation Scores<\/a><\/span><span><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/immigration.ca\/british-columbia-invites-53-in-new-tech-pilot-draw\">British Columbia Invites 53 In New Tech Pilot Draw<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/immigration.ca\/vernon-british-columbia-launches-application-process-for-rural-and-northern-immigration-pilot\">Vernon, British Columbia Launches Application Process For Rural And Northern Immigration Pilot<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3 id=\"mcetoc_1e2j1lbla2\">Did You Get Invited in the March 3 B.C. Immigration Draw?<\/h3>\n<table cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td valign=\"middle\"><span><b>Date<\/b><\/span><\/td>\n<td valign=\"middle\"><span><b>Category<\/b><\/span><\/td>\n<td valign=\"middle\"><span><b>Minimum Score<\/b><\/span><\/td>\n<td valign=\"middle\"><span><b>Invitations Issued<\/b><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td valign=\"middle\"><span><b>03-Mar-20<\/b><\/span><\/td>\n<td valign=\"middle\"><span>SI \u2013 Skilled Worker<\/span><\/td>\n<td valign=\"middle\"><span>90<\/span><\/td>\n<td valign=\"middle\"><span>Total: 80<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td valign=\"middle\"><span><b>\u00a0<\/b><\/span><\/td>\n<td valign=\"middle\"><span>SI \u2013 International Graduate<\/span><\/td>\n<td valign=\"middle\"><span>90<\/span><\/td>\n<td valign=\"middle\"><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td valign=\"middle\"><span><b>\u00a0<\/b><\/span><\/td>\n<td valign=\"middle\"><span>EEBC \u2013 Skilled Worker<\/span><\/td>\n<td valign=\"middle\"><span>90<\/span><\/td>\n<td valign=\"middle\"><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td valign=\"middle\"><span><b>\u00a0<\/b><\/span><\/td>\n<td valign=\"middle\"><span>EEBC &#8211; International Graduate<\/span><\/td>\n<td valign=\"middle\"><span>90<\/span><\/td>\n<td valign=\"middle\"><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><span>Source:\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.welcomebc.ca\/\" rel=\"noopener\">www.welcomebc.ca<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><span>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.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>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.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"mcetoc_1e2j1l79t1\">What Are The BC PNP Tech Pilot Job Requirements?<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><span><\/span><span>Job offer must be for one of the 29 targeted occupations (see below)<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span><\/span><span>Job offer must be for at least one-year duration<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span><\/span><span>Job offer must be valid for at least 120 days at time of application<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<h3 id=\"mcetoc_1e2j1l3ef0\">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\"><span><b>NOC Code<\/b><\/span><\/td>\n<td valign=\"middle\"><span><b>Job Title<\/b><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td valign=\"middle\"><span>0131<\/span><\/td>\n<td valign=\"middle\"><span>Telecommunication carriers\u2019 managers<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td valign=\"middle\"><span>0213<\/span><\/td>\n<td valign=\"middle\"><span>Computer and information systems managers<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td valign=\"middle\"><span>0512<\/span><\/td>\n<td valign=\"middle\"><span>Managers \u2013 publishing, motion pictures, broadcasting and performing arts<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td valign=\"middle\"><span>2131<\/span><\/td>\n<td valign=\"middle\"><span>Civil engineers<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td valign=\"middle\"><span>2132<\/span><\/td>\n<td valign=\"middle\"><span>Mechanical engineers<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td valign=\"middle\"><span>2133<\/span><\/td>\n<td valign=\"middle\"><span>Electrical and electronics engineers<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td valign=\"middle\"><span>2134<\/span><\/td>\n<td valign=\"middle\"><span>Chemical engineers<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td valign=\"middle\"><span>2147<\/span><\/td>\n<td valign=\"middle\"><span>Computer engineers (except software engineers and designers)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td valign=\"middle\"><span>2171<\/span><\/td>\n<td valign=\"middle\"><span>Information systems analysts and consultants<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td valign=\"middle\"><span>2172<\/span><\/td>\n<td valign=\"middle\"><span>Database analysts and data administrators<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td valign=\"middle\"><span>2173<\/span><\/td>\n<td valign=\"middle\"><span>Software engineers and designers<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td valign=\"middle\"><span>2174<\/span><\/td>\n<td valign=\"middle\"><span>Computer programmers and interactive media developers<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td valign=\"middle\"><span>2175<\/span><\/td>\n<td valign=\"middle\"><span>Web designers and developers<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td valign=\"middle\"><span>2221<\/span><\/td>\n<td valign=\"middle\"><span>Biological technologists and technicians<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td valign=\"middle\"><span>2241<\/span><\/td>\n<td valign=\"middle\"><span>Electrical and electronics engineering technologists and technicians<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td valign=\"middle\"><span>2242<\/span><\/td>\n<td valign=\"middle\"><span>Electronic service technicians (household and business equipment)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td valign=\"middle\"><span>2243<\/span><\/td>\n<td valign=\"middle\"><span>Industrial instrument technicians and mechanics<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td valign=\"middle\"><span>2281<\/span><\/td>\n<td valign=\"middle\"><span>Computer network technicians<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td valign=\"middle\"><span>2282<\/span><\/td>\n<td valign=\"middle\"><span>User support technicians<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td valign=\"middle\"><span>2283<\/span><\/td>\n<td valign=\"middle\"><span>Information systems testing technicians<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td valign=\"middle\"><span>5121<\/span><\/td>\n<td valign=\"middle\"><span>Authors and writers<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td valign=\"middle\"><span>5122<\/span><\/td>\n<td valign=\"middle\"><span>Editors<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td valign=\"middle\"><span>5125<\/span><\/td>\n<td valign=\"middle\"><span>Translators, terminologists and interpreters<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td valign=\"middle\"><span>5224<\/span><\/td>\n<td valign=\"middle\"><span>Broadcast technicians<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td valign=\"middle\"><span>5225<\/span><\/td>\n<td valign=\"middle\"><span>Audio and video recording technicians<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td valign=\"middle\"><span>5227<\/span><\/td>\n<td valign=\"middle\"><span>Support occupations in motion pictures, broadcasting, photography and the performing arts<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td valign=\"middle\"><span>5226<\/span><\/td>\n<td valign=\"middle\"><span>Other technical and coordinating occupations in motion pictures, broadcasting and the performing arts<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td valign=\"middle\"><span>5241<\/span><\/td>\n<td valign=\"middle\"><span>Graphic designers and illustrators<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td valign=\"middle\"><span>6221<\/span><\/td>\n<td valign=\"middle\"><span>Technical sales specialists \u2013 wholesale trade<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<hr \/>\n<p><span>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.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>British Columbia immigration recently announced it will stop publishing scores for guaranteed Invitations to Apply through the <a href=\"https:\/\/immigration.ca\/british-columbia-immigration\">British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>Instead, the province says candidates can see the scores required by viewing the <a href=\"https:\/\/immigration.ca\/british-columbia-immigration-draws\">draw details published each week<\/a> since 2016 when it launched its version of Expression of interest immigration.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>Previously, the province had published a list of scores that would guarantee an ITA through one of five streams:<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><span>Express Entry BC \u2013 Skilled Worker<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span>Express Entry BC \u2013 International Graduate<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span>Skills Immigration \u2013 Skilled Worker<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span>Skills Immigration \u2013 International Graduate<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span>Skills Immigration \u2013 Entry Level and Semi-Skilled<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span>A BC PNP statement said: \u201cIn the past, a guaranteed invitation score for each category was posted (subject to change) to illustrate the minimum points that an individual would need to be guaranteed an invitation to apply.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>\u201cThe points were based on a sampling of pre-2016 BC PNP applications.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span><span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span>\u201cSince 2016, we have posted the scores for each draw. Applicants are able to view current and historical invitation to apply scores on our website which we will continue to update.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>2020-03-04 &#8211; British Columbia immigration has issued 80 invitations to IT candidates in a new draw through the BC PNP Tech Pilot. The March 3 draw saw invitations issued across four British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program streams.\u00a0 The minimum score was 90 for all four featured streams. 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