Around 204 immigration candidates get one-step closer of getting Canadian Permanent Residency!
British Columbia invited about 204 immigration candidates to apply for a provincial nomination through six streams of the BC Provincial Nominee Program (BC PNP) in a general draw and four occupation-specific invitation rounds held on March 22, 2022.
BC PNP invited a total of 132 of immigration candidates under its Express Entry BC or Skills Immigration categories through a general draw. Candidates, who received invitations in this draw, needed minimum provincial scores between 77 and 128 depending on the immigration stream.
Distribution of invitations:
| Immigration Categories | Sub-Streams | Minimum Score | Total invitations issued |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Skills Immigration (SI) and Express Entry BC (EEBC) streams | SI – Skilled Worker | 112 | 132 |
| Skilled Worker – EEBC option | 128 | ||
| SI – International Graduate | 100 | ||
| International Graduate – EEBC option | 114 | ||
| Entry Level and Semi-Skilled | 77 |
The province also conducted four occupation-specific rounds of invitations and invited candidates with work-experience in certain targeted occupations.
| Draw | Stream/Occupations | Total Invitations issued | Minimum provincial score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Occupation-specific Draws | Early Childhood Educators | 47 | 78 |
| Healthcare Workers | 11 | 78 | |
| Healthcare Assistants | <5 | 63 | |
| Animal Health Technologists and Veterinarians | 09 | 78 |
Created in 2001, BC PNP allows the province of B.C. to select and nominate qualified prospective economic immigrants for permanent residence status in Canada. Upon receiving a nomination from BC PNP, successful candidates can apply to Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) for Canada PR Visa for themselves and their eligible family members.
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