British Columbia, Canada conducted the new general and targeted draws of British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BC PNP) on January 4, 2022. This is the first BC PNP draw of the year, where in the province f BC has issued Invitations to Apply (ITAs) for provincial nomination to the candidates with experience in Tech Occupations and to Healthcare and Childcare: Early childhood educators and assistants (NOC 42202).
BC PNP draw on 4 January
Find below the highlights of the latest BC PNP draw:
- In the first General draw, province has issued 163 ITAs to Skilled Worker, International Graduate candidates (including EEBC option) with minimum score 105 and experience in tech occupations.
- The province also conducted the draws targeting key occupations, i.e. Healthcare and Childcare: Early childhood educators and assistants (NOC 42202)
British Columbia PNP draw on 4 January 2023
| Date | Number of Invitations | Stream | Minimum Score | Description |
|
January 4, 2023
|
163
| Skilled Worker | 105 | General draw
(includes tech occupations) |
| Skilled Worker - EEBC option |
105
|
| International Graduate |
105
|
| International Graduate - EEBC option |
105
|
| Entry Level and Semi-Skilled |
82
|
|
January 4, 2023
|
28
| Skilled Worker, International Graduate (includes EEBC option) |
60
| Targeted draw: Childcare: Early childhood educators and assistants (NOC 42202) |
|
20
| Skilled Worker, International Graduate (includes EEBC option) |
60
|
Targeted draw: Healthcare
|
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The Provincial Nominee Programs (PNPs) have the highest target (105,500 candidates) for 2023. Hence, if you are looking to apply for Canadian PR (Permanent Resident) Visa through an alternate program of federal Express Entry System, you may choose to apply to a most relevant Provincial Nominee Program (PNP). A few Provincial Nominee Programs (PNPs) to apply in 2023 are: Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program (SINP), Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP), Alberta Advantage Immigration Program (AAIP), Nova Scotia Nominee Program (NSNP), Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP), etc.
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To confirm your eligibility for best PNP, you may contact Canada migration Expert at Visas Avenue. You may call VA expert on Toll-Free No. 78-18-000-777 or you can drop us an e-mail at info@visasavenue.com.
British Columbia PNP Issues invitations to Skilled Workers and Entrepreneur Category 
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Rajneesh Kumar
5 January, 2023 
