the CanadaVisa Team - 23 March, 2018
In its latest provincial draw, which took place on March 21, the British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BC PNP) issued 146 new invitations to apply for a provincial nomination to skilled workers, graduates, and entrepreneurs interested in permanent settlement in the province.
For the latest invitation round, the BC PNP issued invitations to candidates through its Skills Immigration, Express Entry and Entrepreneur categories.
For candidates invited under the Express Entry BC: Skilled Worker and Express Entry BC: International Graduate, successful nomination results in candidates receiving 600 additional points under the Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) and an Invitation to Apply (ITA) at a later federal Express Entry draw.
Candidates invited through the Skills Immigration categories will have their applications for permanent residence processed outside the Express Entry system after they receive a nomination from BC.
The minimum scores for each category involved in this draw were as follows:
| Date | Category | Minimum Score Required | Number of ITAs Issued |
|---|---|---|---|
March 21, 2018 | EEBC – Skilled Worker | 105 | 146 |
| EEBC – International Graduate | 105 | ||
| SI - Skilled Worker | 100 | ||
| SI – International Graduate | 100 | ||
| SI - Entry Level and Semi-Skilled | 60 |
For individuals interested in immigrating to Canada through the BC PNP, it is important to begin the process by creating an online profile with the BC PNP and complete all sections of the registration form. Once a profile assessed, applicants receive a score based on civil status, education, work experience, and other factors. They are then BC PNP selection pool.
BC PNP candidates must have an indeterminate, full-time job offer from an employer in the province to become eligible for the majority of Canadian immigration categories managed by the BC PNP.
It is important to note that an invitation to apply for the BC PNP is not the same as the Invitation to Apply, or ITA, issued at the federal level.
If you are interested in immigrating to Canada through the BC PNP, use the exclusive CanadaVisa Skills Immigration Registration System Calculator to determine how many points you may be awarded under the BC PNP.
For more information on the eligibility criteria for the BC PNP’s various streams, please visit our dedicated BC PNP page.
