Dear future neighbour,
In the most recent BC PNP draw held on October 22, approximately 122 invitations to apply (ITAs) for permanent residency (PR) were issued in targeted rounds.
Of the invitations, 60 were issued for 35 tech occupations under the skilled worker and international graduate streams, including Express Entry variants, with a 1-point increase in the cutoff score from the previous draw. Additionally, 41 invitations went to early childhood educators’ assistants or instructors (NOC 42202).
The draw extended 11 invitations to candidates with experience in 39 healthcare-related occupations. Also, 10 applicants with experience in 25 construction-related occupations were invited through British Columbia’s new category-based draw.
See below details of latest BC PNP Draw of October 22
| Date | Draw type | Stream | Minimum Score |
Number of invitations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 22, 2024 | Childcare: Early childhood educators and assistants (NOC 42202) | Skilled Worker, International Graduate (includes EEBC option) |
83 | 41 |
| Targeting 25 Construction occupations | 89 | 10 | ||
| Targeting 39 Healthcare occupations | 99 | 11 | ||
| Targeting 35 tech occupations | 117 | 60 | ||
| Veterinary care | 80 | <5 |
The BC PNP processing timeframe for post-nomination requests and skills immigration remain 3 months respectively. Processing only commences after BC PNP receives completed application.
Congratulations to everyone that received an invitation!
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