Dear future neighbour,
On October 8, British Columbia’s Provincial Nominee Program (BC PNP) conducted its latest draw, issuing about 173 invitations to apply for permanent residency. Among these, 83 invitations targeted skilled workers and international graduates in 35 tech occupations, with the cutoff score dropping slightly by one point compared to the last tech draw.
In addition to tech roles, 44 invitations were extended to those with experience as early childhood educators’ assistants or instructors. Furthermore, 21 applicants with backgrounds in 39 healthcare occupations were also invited. Adding to the excitement, 25 individuals from various construction fields received invitations through a new category-based draw introduced late last year, showcasing BC’s commitment to attracting talent across diverse sectors.
See below details of latest BC PNP draw of October 8:
| Date | Draw type | Stream | Minimum Score |
Number of invitations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 8, 2024 | Childcare: Early childhood educators and assistants (NOC 42202) | Skilled Worker, International Graduate (includes EEBC option) |
83 | 44 |
| Targeting 25 Construction occupations | 89 | 25 | ||
| Targeting 39 Healthcare occupations | 99 | 21 | ||
| Targeting 35 tech occupations | 116 | 83 | ||
| Veterinary care | 80 | <5 |
See below details of BC PNP draw of October 2:
| Date | Draw type | Stream | Minimum Score |
Number of invitations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 2, 2024 | General | Skilled Worker | 128 | 81 |
| Skilled Worker – EEBC option | 128 | |||
| International Graduate | 128 | |||
| International Graduate – EEBC option | 128 | |||
| Entry Level & Semi-Skilled | 110 | |||
| Childcare: Early childhood educators and assistants (NOC 42202) | Skilled Worker, International Graduate (includes EEBC option) |
83 | 35 | |
| Targeting 25 Construction occupations | 89 | 23 | ||
| Targeting 39 Healthcare occupations | 99 | 28 | ||
| 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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