Latest British Columbia PNP draw invites 506 immigrants for PR Visa

British Columbia issued 506 invitations to apply for a provincial nomination for permanent residence on March 16.

Invitations have been sent to applicants in the Skills Immigration (SI) and Express Entry BC (EEBC) streams of the British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BC PNP). Invited candidates have applied for a provincial nomination through sub-categories like Skilled Worker, International Graduate, and Entry-level and Semi-skilled of SI and EEBC immigration streams.

Minimum points required in latest BC PNP draw

There have been two separate draws, one intended specifically for Retail and Wholesale Trade Managers (NOC Code 0621) and Restaurant and Food Service Managers (NOC Code 0631). A total of 78 invitations were sent to people in these professions and the minimum score required for the province was 114. The remaining 428 applicants who were invited scored between 81 and 96 points.

• Skills Immigration - Skilled Worker: 96
• Skills Immigration - International Graduate: 94
• Skills Immigration - Entry Level and Semi-Skilled: 81
• Express Entry BC - Skilled Worker: 96
• Express Entry BC - International Graduate: 94

British Columbia has invited 2,432 immigrants in this year for provincial nominations through frequently held provincial draws.

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Basics on British Columbia PNP

British Columbia PNP is designed to attract foreign workers with high in-demand skills and who want to live in the province as permanent residents.

Two major immigration streams under BC PNP are SI and EEBC, both of which have different sub-categories. To apply, candidates need to create a profile through an online portal and register under Skills Immigration Registration System (SIRS). Once you have registered, your profile will be assigned scores based on your credentials like work experience, education, and language skills, among other major factors.

The top-rated candidates from each subcategory are then invited to apply for a provincial nomination when BC. performs one of its regular draws.

After you get an invitation, you have 30 days to submit your application for a provincial nomination to BC PNP.

Province will decide on your application in 2 to 3 months. If your application is successful, you can apply for a PR Visa to Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC), with your BC PNP provincial nomination. Provincial nomination certificates are valid for 6 months from the date of confirmation.