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June 25, 2024
June 25, 2024

British Columbia to Launch Three New International Graduate PNP Streams in 2025

Author By EUIC Admin Categories News, Provincial nomination

Dear future neighbour,

Starting January 2025, the British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BCPNP) will introduce three new Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) streams for international graduates:

– Bachelor’s stream
– Master’s stream
– Doctorate stream

These streams are designed to provide clearer pathways for international graduates to gain Canadian permanent residence (PR) and enhance their employment opportunities in B.C.

The provincial government has revealed the following details for this program:

– Launch date: January 2025
– Language requirement: Minimum Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) 8 for all streams
– Eligibility: Graduates of diploma and certificate programs are excluded from these streams but may qualify for other BCPNP pathways.

Bachelor’s Stream

– Targeted at recent graduates with Bachelor’s degrees from eligible institutions
– Requires a full-time, indeterminate job offer

Master’s Stream
– For recent graduates with Master’s degrees from eligible institutions
– Requires a full-time job offer in a skilled occupation, lasting at least one year

Doctorate Stream
– Designed for graduates and PhD candidates from eligible institutions

See below the general eligibility for BCPNP International Graduate Streams:

Candidates must:
– Have a degree, diploma, or certificate from an eligible Canadian institution within the last three years

– Accept a qualifying full-time job offer in B.C., which must generally be indeterminate unless it is a priority technology occupation

– The job offer must fall under National Occupation Classification (NOC) TEER categories 1, 2, or 3

– Be qualified to work in their chosen occupation in B.C.

– Receive a wage offer consistent with B.C. wage rates

– Demonstrate the ability to support themselves and any dependents

– Meet minimum language requirements (CLB 8 for most streams)

Employers must support the candidate’s application and meet specific criteria.

The BCPNP ranks candidates using a points-based system and requires selected individuals to apply within 30 days.

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February 8, 2024
February 8, 2024

British Columbia invites 213+ Candidates for Provincial nomination in Targeted Draw

Author By EUIC Admin Categories News, Provincial nomination

Dear Future Neighbour,

On Tuesday, February 6, 2024, British Columbia sent out over 213 invitations to apply for permanent residency in BC PNP Draw. Profiles under the Express Entry and BC PNP Skills Immigration Stream were considered in this round of invitation.

See below Latest BC PNP Draw

Draw type Stream Minimum Score Number of invitations
General Skilled Worker 122 102
Skilled Worker – EEBC option 122
International Graduate 122
International Graduate – EEBC option 122
Entry Level and Semi-Skilled 97
Childcare: Early childhood educators and assistants (NOC 42202) Skilled Worker, International Graduate (includes EEBC option) 60 46
Targeting 25 Construction occupations 75 26
Targeting 39 Healthcare occupations 60 39
Veterinary care 60 <5

THE 25 CONSTRUCTION OCCUPATIONS TARGETED IN THIS DRAW

  1. 22114 Landscape and horticulture technicians and specialists
  2. 72102 Sheet metal workers
  3. 72103 Boilermakers
  4. 72104 Structural metal and platework fabricators and fitters
  5. 72105 Ironworkers
  6. 72106 Welders and related machine operators
  7. 72200 Electricians (except industrial and power system)
  8. 72201 Industrial electricians
  9. 72300 Plumbers
  10. 72301 Steamfitters, pipefitters and sprinkler system installers
  11. 72302 Gas fitters
  12. 72310 Carpenters
  13. 72311 Cabinetmakers
  14. 72320 Bricklayers
  15. 72400 Construction millwrights and industrial mechanics
  16. 72401 Heavy-duty equipment mechanics
  17. 72402 Heating, refrigeration and air conditioning mechanics
  18. 72500 Crane operators
  19. 73100 Concrete finishers
  20. 73101 Tilesetters
  21. 73102 Plasterers, drywall installers and finishers and lathers
  22. 73110 Roofers and shinglers
  23. 73111 Glaziers
  24. 73112 Painters and decorators (except interior decorators)
  25. 73113 Floor covering installers

THE 39 HEALTHCARE OCCUPATIONS

  1. 30010 Managers in health care
  2. 31100 Specialists in clinical and laboratory medicine
  3. 31101 Specialists in surgery
  4. 31102 General practitioners and family physicians
  5. 31110 Dentists
  6. 31112 Audiologists and speech-language pathologists
  7. 31120 Pharmacists
  8. 31121 Dietitians and nutritionists
  9. 31200 Psychologists
  10. 31201 Chiropractors
  11. 31202 Physiotherapists
  12. 31203 Occupational therapists
  13. 31204 Kinesiologists and other professional occupations in therapy and assessment
  14. 31209 Other professional occupations in health diagnosing and treating
  15. 31300 Nursing coordinators and supervisors
  16. 31301 Registered nurses and registered psychiatric nurses
  17. 31302 Nurse practitioners
  18. 31303 Physician assistants, midwives and allied health professionals
  19. 32101 Licensed practical nurses
  20. 32102 Paramedical occupations
  21. 32103 Respiratory therapists, clinical perfusionists and cardiopulmonary technologists
  22. 32109 Other technical occupations in therapy and assessment
  23. 32110 Denturists
  24. 32111 Dental hygienists and dental therapists
  25. 32112 Dental technologists and technicians
  26. 32120 Medical laboratory technologists
  27. 32121 Medical radiation technologists
  28. 32122 Medical sonographers
  29. 32123 Cardiology technologists and electrophysiological diagnostic technologists
  30. 32124 Pharmacy technicians
  31. 32129 Other medical technologists and technicians
  32. 32200 Traditional Chinese medicine practitioners and acupuncturists
  33. 33100 Dental assistants and dental laboratory assistants
  34. 33101 Medical laboratory assistants and related technical occupations
  35. 33102 Nurse aides, orderlies and patient service associates
  36. 33103 Pharmacy technical assistants and pharmacy assistants
  37. 41300 Social workers
  38. 41301 Therapists in counselling and related specialized therapies
  39. 42201 Social and community service workers

VETERINARY CARE OCCUPATIONS

  1. 31103 Veterinarians
  2. 32104 Animal health technologists and veterinary technicians

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January 31, 2024
January 31, 2024

British Columbia invites 194+ Candidates for Provincial nomination in latest BC PNP Draw

Author By EUIC Admin Categories Express Entry, Provincial nomination

Dear Future Neighbour,

On Tuesday, January 30, 2024, British Columbia sent out over 194 invitations to apply for permanent residency in targeted draws.

Profiles under the Express Entry and BC PNP Skills Immigration streams were considered in this round of invitations.

See below latest BC PNP Draw

Draw type Stream Minimum Score Number of invitations
Childcare: Early childhood educators and assistants (NOC 42202) Skilled Worker, International Graduate (includes EEBC option) 60 49
Targeting 25 Construction occupations 75 29
Targeting 39 Healthcare occupations 60 27
Targeting 35 tech occupations 103 89
Veterinary Care 60

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January 31, 2024
January 31, 2024

British Columbia announces new standards for International Students

Author By EUIC Admin Categories News, Study Visa

Dear Future Neighbour,

In a bid to put a stop to exploitative exercises, improve the welfare and regulate the affairs of International students in British Columbia, the province announced measures to be taken on Monday, January 29, 2024.

This action is coming days after the IRCC Minister announced a cap for the intake of International students allowed into Canada in 2024.

These new measures by British Columbia will ensure that international students are given proper attention and the right facilities are put in place during their stay in Canada.

See below measures taken by British Columbia:

1. Temporary ban on expansion of institutions offering foreign education: A two-year ban to last till February 2026 has been put in place for new education quality assurance certification.

2. Enhanced Compliance and Enforcement: More inspections will be carried out by the province to make sure that institutions are keeping up with the standards set and giving the students the necessary support required. The institution must also make sure that the students obtain quality education, all private degree programs must meet the approval requirements. Also as part of the standards, the quality of education must be what is required in the labour market so that the students are efficient after graduation.

3. Higher Standards for Private Degree Programs: changes have been made to the requirements for the institutions granting private- degree programs. The examinations have been made tougher and the general procedure complex.

4. New Language Requirements for Private Institutions: Language training for students to better equip them for their professional journey while in British Columbia.

5. Tuition Transparency: Public institutions will have to publicize their tuition fee so that students know what it is expected of them before commencement of the degree.

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January 12, 2024
January 12, 2024

British Columbia invited 372 Candidates to apply for Provincial Nomination

Author By admin-ese Categories Provincial nomination

British Columbia held its first draw of 2024, yesterday January 10, 2024, in which they sent out 372+ invitations to apply (ITAs) for permanent residency (PR) in general and targeted draws.

For the general draw, 110 invites were sent out under both the Express Entry and BC PNP Skills Immigration streams, and the Entry Level and Semi-Skilled streams.

They also sent 113 invites to Candidates with experience as early childhood educators’ assistants or instructors (NOC 42202).

Another 74 applicants with experience in 25 construction-related occupations and 75 profiles with experience in 39 healthcare-related occupations received invitations to apply for permanent residency.

The Eligible Construction Occupations

22114 Landscape and horticulture technicians and specialists

72102 Sheet metal workers

72103 Boilermakers

72104 Structural metal and platework fabricators and fitters

72105 Ironworkers

72106 Welders and related machine operators

72200 Electricians (except industrial and power system)

72201 Industrial electricians

72300 Plumbers

72301 Steamfitters, pipefitters and sprinkler system installers

72302 Gas fitters

72310 Carpenters

72311 Cabinetmakers

72320 Bricklayers

72400 Construction millwrights and industrial mechanics

72401 Heavy-duty equipment mechanics

72402 Heating, refrigeration and air conditioning mechanics

72500 Crane operators

73100 Concrete finishers

73101 Tilesetters

73102 Plasterers, drywall installers, finishers and lathers

73110 Roofers and Shinglers

73111 Glaziers

73112 Painters and decorators (except interior decorators)

73113 Floor covering installers

Eligible Healthcare-Related Occupations

30010 Managers in health care

31100 Specialists in clinical and laboratory medicine

31101 Specialists in surgery

31102 General practitioners and family physicians

31110 Dentists

31112 Audiologists and speech-language pathologists

31120 Pharmacists

31121 Dietitians and nutritionists

31200 Psychologists

31201 Chiropractors

31202 Physiotherapists

31203 Occupational therapists

31204 Kinesiologists and other professional occupations in therapy and assessment

31209 Other professional occupations in health: diagnosing and treating

31300 Nursing coordinators and supervisors

31301 Registered nurses and registered psychiatric nurses

31302 Nurse practitioners

31303 Physician assistants, midwives and allied health professionals

32101 Licensed practical nurses

32102 Paramedical occupations

32103 Respiratory therapists, clinical perfusionists and cardiopulmonary technologists

32109 Other technical occupations in therapy and assessment

32110 Denturists

32111 Dental hygienists and dental therapists

32112 Dental technologists and technicians

32120 Medical laboratory technologists

32121 Medical radiation technologists

32122 Medical sonographers

32123 Cardiology technologists and electrophysiological diagnostic technologists

32124 Pharmacy technicians

32129 Other medical technologists and technicians

32200 Traditional Chinese medicine practitioners and acupuncturists

33100 Dental assistants and dental laboratory assistants

33101 Medical laboratory assistants and related technical occupations

33102 Nurse aides, orderlies and patient service associates

33103 Pharmacy technical assistants and pharmacy assistants

41300 Social workers

41301 Therapists in counselling and related specialized therapies

42201 Social and community service workers

Eligible Tech Occupations

10030 Telecommunication carriers managers

20012 Computer and information systems managers

21100: Physicists and astronomers

21210 Mathematicians, statisticians and actuaries

21211 Data scientists

21220 Cybersecurity specialists

21221 Business systems specialists

21222 Information systems specialists

21223 Database analysts and data administrators

21230 Computer systems developers and programmers

21231 Software engineers and designers

21232 Software developers and programmers

21233 Web designers

21234 Web developers and programmers

21300 Civil engineers

21301 Mechanical engineers

21310 Electrical and electronics engineers

21311 Computer engineers (except software engineers and designers)

21320 Chemical engineers

21399 Other professional engineers

22110 Biological technologists and technicians

22220 Computer network and web technicians

22221 User support technicians

22222 Information systems testing technicians

22310 Electrical and electronics engineering technologists and technicians

22312 Industrial instrument technicians and mechanics

50011 Managers publishing, motion pictures, broadcasting and performing arts

51111 Authors and writers (except technical)

51112 Technical writers

51120 Producers, directors, choreographers and related occupations

52119 Other technical and coordinating occupations in motion pictures, broadcasting and the performing arts

52112 Broadcast technicians

52113 Audio and video recording technicians

52120 Graphic designers and illustrators

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