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On September 19, 2023, the Government of British Columbia held new British Columbia PNP Draw invitation draws under the British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BCPNP) and invited qualified Skills Immigration candidates.  In the general draw, BC invited 147 candidates. The minimum score for candidates invited to this draw was 89-111 points.  The province issued 51 ITAs to candidates under the childcare-targeted draw for early childhood educators (NOC 42202).  In the Healthcare-targeted draw, BC invited 27 candidates who scored 60 points.  As a candidate, you can work with an immigration specialist. Fill out the form to Get an assessment from an experienced and licensed immigration consultant. New British Columbia PNP Draw results overview The latest British Columbia PNP draw was split into two categories: General and targeted. The results of the BC PNP draw can be overviewed in the table below: Date Draw type Stream Minimum Score Number of invitations September 19, 2023 General (includes tech occupations) Skilled Worker 108 147 Skilled Worker – EEBC option 108 International Graduate 111 International Graduate – EEBC option 111 Entry Level and Semi-Skilled 89 Childcare: Early childhood educators and assistants (NOC 42202) Skilled Worker, International Graduate (includes EEBC option) 60 51 Healthcare 60 27 In total, British Columbia issued 225 ITAs in this draw. This year, British Columbia has already invited 7,643 candidates.   Important factors of targeted BC PNP Skills Immigration Stream Invitations to apply for the BC PNP Skills Immigration streams may be targeted based on one or more of the following criteria: Education: level, field of study, and place of completion Professional designations that are acceptable in BC language proficiency Occupation length and level of work experience the job’s salary and/or level of skill want to settle down in a specific region and live there Strategic goals are elements that support government pilot programs and initiatives or address specific labor market needs in British Columbia. Join our RSS Feed    Want to know more details about “British Columbia issues 225 invitations to skilled candidates under the BC PNP” you can contact one of our immigration specialists at  Gunness & Associates.   Tel: (416) 604-2669  Email: info@immigrationmatters.info Gunness & Associates has helped thousands of people successfully immigrate to Canada with their families. Our skilled and experienced immigration experts have the expertise to accurately examine your case and advise you on the best method of proceeding to best serve your needs.   For honest and straightforward advice, contact the experts at Gunness & Associates Get a free Assessment  Join our newsletter and get up-to-date immigration news Click here All rights reserved ©2023 Gunness & Associates

On September 6, 2023, the Government of British Columbia held new invitation draws under the BC PNP and invited qualified Skills Immigration candidates.  In the general draw, BC invited 160 candidates. The minimum score for candidates invited to this draw was 89-110 points.  In the childcare-targeted draw: The province issued 43 ITAs to candidates under the childcare-targeted draw for early childhood educators (NOC 42202).  In the Healthcare-targeted draw, BC invited 19 candidates who scored 60 points. In total, British Columbia issued 222 ITAs in this draw.  As a candidate, you can work with an immigration specialist to smooth your immigration process. Fill out the form to Get an assessment from an experienced immigration consultant. This year, British Columbia has already invited 7,225 candidates.  Important factors of targeted Skills Immigration Stream Invitations to apply for the BC PNP Skills Immigration streams may be targeted based on one or more of the following criteria: Education: level, field of study, and place of completion Professional designations that are acceptable in BC language proficiency Occupation length and level of work experience the job’s salary and/or level of skill want to settle down in a specific region and live there Strategic goals are elements that support government pilot programs and initiatives or address specific labor market needs in British Columbia. Canadian passport ranks higher as the most desirable travel document   About the BC PNP Skills Immigration Stream British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BC PNP), a Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) administered by the province of British Columbia, contains a number of immigration streams referred to as British Columbia Skills Immigration. Workers and foreign graduates who have the skills, education, or experience necessary to effectively contribute to the BC economy may be nominated for permanent residence in Canada through the BC Skills Immigration programs. The BC Skills Immigration program offers the following streams: BC Skilled Worker BC Healthcare Professional BC International Graduate BC International Post-Graduate BC Entry Level and Semi-Skilled Worker What are the eligibility requirements for skills immigration? To be eligible for the skills immigration stream, you must:  have accepted a full-time, indeterminate work offer from a B.C. company (the job offer cannot be temporary or have a set expiration date). A skilled occupation (NOC TEER 0, 1, 2, or 3) is required.  be qualified to fulfill the responsibilities of the job. having two years of full-time (or full-time equivalent) experience in any skilled occupation (NOC TEER 0, 1, 2, or 3). Demonstrate your ability to support yourself and your dependents. Have legal immigration status in Canada or be eligible for it. Meet the minimum language requirements for NOC TEER 2 or 3 occupations. have a salary offer that is comparable with B.C. wage rates for the occupation. Join our RSS Feed    Want to know more details about “222 Skills Immigration candidates invited in the BC PNP Latest Draw” you can contact one of our immigration specialists at  Gunness & Associates.   Tel: (416) 604-2669  Email: info@immigrationmatters.info   Gunness & Associates has helped thousands of people successfully immigrate to Canada with their families. Our skilled and experienced immigration experts have the expertise to accurately examine your case and advise you on the best method of proceeding to best serve your needs.   For honest and straightforward advice, contact the experts at Gunness & Associates Get a free Assessment  Join our newsletter and get up-to-date immigration news Click here All rights reserved ©2023 Gunness & Associates

The Government of British Columbia held new invitation draws under the BC PNP Skills Immigration candidates on August 22, 2023. In the general draw, BC invited 169 candidates. The minimum score for candidates invited to this draw was 88-109 points.  In the childcare-targeted draw: The province issued 33 ITAs to candidates under the childcare-targeted draw for early childhood educators (NOC 42202).  In the Healthcare-targeted draw, BC invited 23 candidates who scored 60 points.  In the priority occupations: Fewer than five invitations have been issued for other priority occupations (NOCs 31103, 32104).  In total, British Columbia issued up to 230 ITAs in this draw. This year, British Columbia has already invited 6,848 candidates. Important factors of targeted BC PNP Invitation rounds One or more of the following factors may be used to target ITAs to the Skills Immigration streams: Education: level, field of study, and place of completion Professional designations that are acceptable in BC language proficiency Occupation length and level of work experience the job’s salary and/or level of skill want to settle down in a specific region and live there Strategic goals are elements that support government pilot programs and initiatives or address specific labor market needs in British Columbia. Canada is a top destination for immigrant entrepreneurs   BC PNP Draws 2023 The BC Provincial Nominee Program (BC PNP) is an economic immigration program operated by the Immigration Programs Branch of the Government of British Columbia. The program allows the province to select and nominate foreign workers, international students, and entrepreneurs to satisfy British Columbia’s labor market demands, support government initiatives, and develop the province’s economy.  You can find out details on the most recent BC PNP draw 2023 dates, the number of invitations to apply (ITAs) issued to submit nomination applications, the draw streams that were held, and any specific factors targeted. BC PNP draws 2023 BC PNP Skills Immigration Stream British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BC PNP), a Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) administered by the province of British Columbia, contains a number of immigration streams referred to as British Columbia Skills Immigration. Workers and foreign graduates who have the skills, education, or experience necessary to effectively contribute to the BC economy may be nominated for permanent residence in Canada through the BC Skills Immigration programs. The BC Skills Immigration program offers the following streams: BC Skilled Worker BC Healthcare Professional BC International Graduate BC International Post-Graduate BC Entry Level and Semi-Skilled Worker Join our RSS Feed    Want to know more details about “BC invited up to 230 candidates under the BC PNP Skills Immigration Draw” you can contact one of our immigration specialists at  Gunness & Associates.   Tel: (416) 604-2669  Email: info@immigrationmatters.info   Gunness & Associates has helped thousands of people successfully immigrate to Canada with their families. Our skilled and experienced immigration experts have the expertise to accurately examine your case and advise you on the best method of proceeding to best serve your needs.   For honest and straightforward advice, contact the experts at Gunness & Associates Get a free Assessment  Join our newsletter and get up-to-date immigration news Click here All rights reserved ©2023 Gunness & Associates

195 candidates were invited under the BC PNP draw on August 09, 2023, the Government of British Columbia issued new invitations under the British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BCPNP) and invited qualified Skills and Immigration candidates.  In the general draw, the province invited 139 candidates. The minimum score for candidates invited to this draw was 88-110 points.  The province issued 34 ITAs to candidates under the childcare-targeted draw for early childhood educators (NOC 42202).  In the Healthcare-targeted draw, BC invited 22 candidates who scored 60 points.  Latest BC PNP draw on August 09 Overview The overview of the stream, minimum score, and targeted draws descriptions of the latest BC PNP Draw on August 09 are listed in the table below: Date Invitations Stream Score Description August 9, 2023 139 Skilled Worker 107 General draw (includes tech occupations) Skilled Worker – EEBC option 107 International Graduate 110 International Graduate – EEBC option 110 Entry Level and Semi-Skilled 88 34 Skilled Worker, International Graduate (includes EEBC option) 60 Targeted draw: Childcare: Early childhood educators and assistants (NOC 42202) 22 60 Targeted draw: Healthcare In total, British Columbia issued 195 ITAs in this draw. This year, British Columbia has already invited 6,460 candidates. Important factors of targeted BC PNP Invitation rounds One or more of the following factors may be used to target ITAs to the Skills Immigration streams: Education: level, field of study, and place of completion Professional designations that are acceptable in BC language proficiency Occupation length and level of work experience the job’s salary and/or level of skill want to settle down in a specific region and live there Strategic goals are elements that support government pilot programs and initiatives or address specific labor market needs in British Columbia    BC PNP Draws 2023 You can find out details on the most recent BC PNP draw 2023 their dates, the number of invitations to apply (ITAs) issued to submit nomination applications, the draw streams that were held, and any specific factors targeted. To know details of the complete BC PNP draws of 2023 Click here BC PNP’s Skills Immigration Stream  British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BC PNP), a Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) run by the province of British Columbia, contains a number of immigration streams referred to as British Columbia Skills Immigration. Workers and foreign graduates who have the skills, education, and/or experience necessary to effectively contribute to the BC economy may be nominated for permanent residence in Canada through the BC Skills Immigration programs. The BC Skills Immigration program offers the following streams: BC Skilled Worker BC Healthcare Professional BC International Graduate BC International Post-Graduate BC Entry Level and Semi-Skilled Worker Join our RSS Feed    Want to know more details about the “195 candidates invited under the BC PNP draw on August 09” you can contact one of our immigration specialists at  Gunness & Associates.   Tel: (416) 604-2669  Email: info@immigrationmatters.info   Gunness & Associates has helped thousands of people successfully immigrate to Canada with their families. Our skilled and experienced immigration experts have the expertise to accurately examine your case and advise you on the best method of proceeding to best serve your needs.   For honest and straightforward advice, contact the experts at Gunness & Associates Get a free Assessment  Join our newsletter and get up-to-date immigration news Click here All rights reserved ©2023 Gunness & Associates

BC PNP Draws 2023: the Government of British Columbia issued new invitations under the British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BCPNP) and invited qualified Skills Immigration candidates.  In the general draw, the province invited 175 candidates. The minimum score for candidates invited to this draw was 87-109 points.  The province issued 30 ITAs to candidates under the childcare-targeted draw for early childhood educators (NOC 42202).  In the Healthcare-targeted draw, BC invited 20 candidates who scored 60 points.  In addition, the province invited fewer than five candidates working in other priority occupations.  In total, British Columbia issued up to 230 ITAs in this draw. This year, British Columbia has already invited 6,056 candidates. The following factors may be used to target invitations to apply to the Skills Immigration streams in a draw: education level, topic of study, and place of completion Eligible professional designations in B.C. language proficiency Occupation length of work and level of expertise Occupational wage and/or skill level offered want to work, live, and establish oneself in a particular area Strategic goals are elements that support government pilot programs and initiatives or address specific labor market needs in British Columbia.   BC PNP Draws 2023 You can find out details on the most recent BC PNP draw 2023 their dates, the number of invitations to apply (ITAs) issued to submit nomination applications, the draw streams that were held, and any specific factors targeted. In the table below you can find details for BC PNP Draws for July 2023 till 25 July. To know details of the complete BC PNP draws of 2023 Click here Date Invitations Stream Score Description July 25, 2023 175 Skilled Worker 106 General draw (includes tech occupations) Skilled Worker – EEBC option 106 International Graduate 109 International Graduate – EEBC option 109 Entry Level and Semi-Skilled 87 July 25, 2023 30 Skilled Worker, International Graduate (includes EEBC option) 60 Targeted draw: Childcare: Early childhood educators and assistants (NOC 42202) 20 60 Targeted draw: Healthcare <5 60 Targeted draw: Other priority occupations (NOCs 31103, 32104) July 18, 2023 112 Skilled Worker, International Graduate (includes EEBC option) 88 Targeted draw: Tech 39 60 Targeted draw: Childcare: Early childhood educators and assistants (NOC 42202) 16 60 Targeted draw: Healthcare <5 60 Targeted draw: Other priority occupations (NOCs 31103, 32104) July 11, 2023 152 Skilled Worker 106 General draw (includes tech occupations) Skilled Worker – EEBC option 106 International Graduate 109 International Graduate – EEBC option 109 Entry Level and Semi-Skilled 87 July 11, 2023 35 Skilled Worker, International Graduate (includes EEBC option) 60 Targeted draw: Healthcare 15 60 Targeted draw: Childcare: Early childhood educators and assistants (NOC 42202) <5 60 Targeted draw: Other priority occupations (NOCs 31103, 32104) July 5, 2023 97 Skilled Worker, International Graduate (includes EEBC option) 90 Targeted draw: Tech 23 60 Targeted draw: Childcare: Early childhood educators and assistants (NOC 42202) 17 60 Targeted draw: Healthcare July 5, 2023 97 Skilled Worker, International Graduate (includes EEBC option) 90 Targeted draw: Tech Join our RSS Feed    Want to know more details about “Up to 230 Skilled Workers And Graduates are invited under BC PNP Draws 2023” you can contact one of our immigration specialists at  Gunness & Associates.   Tel: (416) 604-2669  Email: info@immigrationmatters.info Gunness & Associates has helped thousands of people successfully immigrate to Canada with their families. Our skilled and experienced immigration experts have the expertise to accurately examine your case and advise you on the best method of proceeding to best serve your needs.   For honest and straightforward advice, contact the experts at Gunness & Associates Get a free Assessment  Join our newsletter and get up-to-date immigration news Click here All rights reserved ©2023 Gunness & Associates