British Columbia has issued nearly 198 ITAs (Invitations to Apply) for provincial nomination in the most recent draw of British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BC PNP) took place on January 16, 2024. The draw as usual opened for key BC PNP streams, i.e. Skilled Worker and International Graduate stream. Find out more about this new invitation round of British Columbia PNP.
New BC PNP draw on 16 Jan
Here are the draw results of new draws of British Columbia PNP:
- In the draw for applicants with Childcare Occupation, BC issued 53 ITAs with a minimum score of 60 points.
- The candidates with experience in Construction occupations got 20 ITAs with minimum score of 75 points
- Healthcare occupations received 29 ITAs with a minimum score of 60 points for each
- The province issued most invitations in General draw for Tech Occupations, i.e. 91 ITAs for provincial nomination with a minimum score of 103 points.
- Candidates with experience in Veterinary care received about 5 ITAs with a minimum score of 60 points.
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British Columbia PNP draws on 16 Jan 2024
| Date | Draw type | Stream | Minimum
Score | Number of invitations |
| January 16, 2024 | Childcare | Skilled Worker, International Graduate (includes EEBC option) | 60 | 53 |
| Construction | 75 | 20 |
| Healthcare | 60 | 29 |
| Tech | 103 | 91 |
| Veterinary care | 60 | <5> |
Entrepreneur Immigration invitations
The province of British Columbia also issued nearly 5 invitations each for the Regional Pilot and Base stream of the BCPNP -Entrepreneur Immigration Category.
| Date | Stream | Minimum Score | Number of
Invitations |
| January 16, 2024 | Regional Pilot | 135 | <5> |
| Base | 116 | <5> |
PNP pathway for Canada immigration
Canada's Provincial Nominee Programs (PNPs) stand out as a constructive pathway for skilled migration aspirants. These programs allow Canadian provinces and territories to nominate people with desired skills and experiences for permanent residence.
PNPs offer a customize approach, addressing regional labour market needs. With streamlined processes and diverse eligibility criteria, they provide a promising route for skilled individuals looking to contribute to specific provinces' economic growth, fostering a more localized and responsive immigration system in Canada.
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British Columbia PNP Issues invitations to Skilled Workers and Entrepreneur Category 
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Rajneesh Kumar
17 January, 2024 
