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Under Various Streams of the BCPNP British Columbia Invited up to 259 Candidates On August 30, 2022, British Columbia held new invitation rounds under the British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BCPNP).  In the BCPNP Tech, the province invited 207 candidates. The lowest score of the round was 95 points.  In the Childcare-targeted draw for early childhood educators (NOC 4214), the province invited 29 candidates.  In the Healthcare-targeted draw, BC invited 13 candidates. Additionally, BC invited 5 Healthcare assistants (NOC 3413) and fewer than 5 candidates under other targeted occupations (NOC 3114, 3213).  The lowest score in those draws was 60 points. In total, the province invited about 259 candidates. So far, British Columbia has already issued about 6,167 ITAs. Get a free Assessment Details of the BCPNP new invitation streams Date Category Minimum Score Description Number of invitations Aug 30, 2022 207 Skilled Worker, International Graduate (includes EEBC option) 95 Targeted draw: Tech 207 ​Aug 30, 2022 Skilled Worker, International Graduate (includes EEBC option) 60 Targeted draw: Childcare: Early childhood educators and assistants (NOC 4214) 29 Skilled Worker, International Graduate, Entry Level and Semi-Skilled (includes EEBC option) 60 Targeted draw: Healthcare 13 Entry Level and Semi-Skilled 60 Targeted draw: Healthcare: Healthcare assistants (NOC 3413) 5 Skilled Worker, International Graduate (includes EEBC option) 60 Targeted draw: Other priority occupations (NOCs 3114, 3213) <5 Invitation to apply draws based on score alone for the EI Base would be held periodically. It may be limited based on targeted invitations and to maintain standard processing times. The targeted invitations to apply (ITA) to the EI Base category may be based on one or more of the following factors: The specific region in which a candidate proposes to establish a business The population size of the community in which the candidate proposes to establish a business The qualified candidate’s registration score Whether the proposed business is a start-up or a purchase of an existing business Whether the business proposal is aligned with identified priority business sectors Join our newsletter and get up-to-date immigration news Click here. To know more details about the application process for the BCPNP streams, you can contact one of our immigration specialists at Gunness & Associates. Tel: (416) 604-2669 Email: info@immigrationmatters.info All rights reserved ©2022 Gunness & Associate

The aim of the BC PNP International Graduate is to attract foreign students who have completed postgraduate or undergraduate education in British Columbia and would like to apply for a work permit and permanent residence in Canada. The BC PNP is offering a pathway to permanent residence for international graduates, skilled or semi-skilled workers, and their family members who want to settle in British Columbia. What is BC PNP BC PNP means British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program which is an economic immigration program that enables the province to directly select prospective immigrants to help address British Columbia’s labor market needs and contribute to the economic development of the province. Living in BC after Completing Graduation You can apply for a (PGWP) post-graduate work permit if you have recently completed your graduation from post-graduation school in BC. The Canadian working experience you gain while on this temporary work permit. It will be counted towards your application for permanent residence through the BC Provincial Nominee Program or the Canadian Experience Class. Or have you completed your graduation with a valid credential from an eligible Canadian university or college within the last three years? Then the international graduates may have the option to stay in BC and apply for permanent residency. Eligible Requirements For British Columbia PNP Stream To qualify for the BC PNP International Graduates requirements category you must:  have accepted a full-time, indeterminate job offer from a B.C. employer. The job must be classified as Skill Level A or B under the (NOC) National Occupational Classification. Management occupations (grouped under Skill Type 0 in the NOC) are not eligible under this category. have completed a diploma, degree, or certificate from an eligible post-secondary institution in Canada in the past three years be qualified to work in your occupation in B.C. for NOC skill level B occupations, meet minimum language requirements have, or be eligible for, legal immigration status in Canada have a wage offer in line with B.C. wage rates for the occupation show you can support yourself and your dependents This means that you meet the eligibility criteria to apply. International Post Graduates Have you graduated and have a degree in science or engineering from an eligible B.C. institution?  The International Post Graduate category will help you gain permanent residence in British Columbia. Remember that you don’t need a job offer to apply. Check your Eligible graduate degrees You have to have graduated in the last three years with a master’s or doctorate degree in one of the eligible programs in the following natural, applied, or health sciences disciplines: health professions and related programs agriculture, agriculture operations, and related sciences biological and biomedical sciences computer and information sciences and support services engineering engineering technology and engineering-related fields mathematics and statistics natural resources conservation physical sciences Eligible Requirements  To qualify for the BC PNP International Post-Graduate category, you must: have, or be eligible for, and have legal immigration status in Canada demonstrate that you have the ability and intent to live, and work in B.C. have completed a valid graduate program of study at an eligible post-secondary institution in B.C. in the last three years To use the Express Entry BC option, you must have  an IRCC Express Entry Profile Number  a Job Seeker Validation Code and  meet the federal minimum language requirements.  Get a free Assessment Priority Occupations for BC PNP draws The BC PNP chronologically issues invitations to candidates with experience in priority occupations. Generally, The priority occupations are divided into four categories: tech occupations,  healthcare occupations,  childcare occupations, and  other priority occupations.  These are the priority occupations for each category following: B.C. PNP Tech Occupations 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 5226 Other technical and co-ordinating occupations in motion pictures, broadcasting, and the performing arts 5227 Support occupations in motion pictures, broadcasting, photography, and the performing arts 5241 Graphic designers and illustrators 6221 Technical sales specialists – wholesale trade Care Economy: Healthcare occupations 0311   Managers in healthcare 3011   Nursing co-ordinators and supervisors 3012   Registered nurses and registered psychiatric nurses 3111   Specialist physicians 3112   General practitioners and family physicians 3113   Dentists 3122   Chiropractors 3124   Allied primary health practitioners 3125   Other professional occupations in health diagnosing and treating 3131   Pharmacists 3132   Dietitians and nutritionists 3141   Audiologists and speech-language pathologists 3142   Physiotherapists 3143   Occupational therapists 3144   Other professional occupations in therapy and assessment 3211   Medical laboratory technologists 3212   Medical laboratory technicians and pathologists’ assistants 3214   Respiratory therapists, clinical perfusionists, and cardiopulmonary technologists 3215   Medical radiation technologists 3216   Medical sonographers 3217   Cardiology technologists and electrophysiological diagnostic technologists, n.e.c. 3219   Other medical technologists and technicians (except dental health) 3221   Denturists 3222   Dental hygienists and dental therapists 3223   Dental technologists, technicians, and laboratory assistants 3232   Practitioners of natural healing 3233   Licensed practical nurses 3234   Paramedical occupations 3237   Other technical occupations in therapy and assessment 3411   Dental assistants 3413   Nurse aides, orderlies, and patient service associates* 4151   Psychologists 4152   Social workers 4153   Family, marriage, and other related counselors 4212   Social and community service workers British Columbia Care economy: Healthcare occupations 0311   Managers in healthcare