British Columbia has issued 354 new invitations to apply for a provincial nomination in draws that took place February 14 and 21.
Of the two draws held February 21, one was conducted under the British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BC PNP)’s Tech Pilot program, which assists the province's technology sector in its efforts to recruit talent through weekly draws.
The other draw on February 21 invited 15 candidates through the BC's Entrepreneur Immigration category. The minimum score required for an invitation was 115.
In its February 14 draw, the BC PNP issued invitations to 339 skilled and semi-skilled workers and international graduates through its Skills Immigration and Express Entry BC streams.
The minimum scores for each category involved in this draw were as follows:
| Date | Category | Minimum Score Required | Number of ITAs Issued |
|---|---|---|---|
February 14, 2018 (Includes tech-only draw on February 21, 2018) | EEBC – Skilled Worker | 80 | 339 |
| EEBC – International Graduate | 75 | ||
| SI - Skilled Worker | 80 | ||
| SI – International Graduate | 75 | ||
| SI - Entry Level and Semi-Skilled | 40 |
Applicants who received an invitation to apply now have up to 30 calendar days from the date of invitation to submit a complete application via the BCPNP Online registration system. An invitation to apply does not guarantee you will be approved for nomination.
In order to be considered under the BC PNP, most candidates must have an indeterminate, full-time job offer from an employer in the province who is willing to support them through the application process.
For more information on the eligibility criteria for the BC PNP’s various streams, please visit our dedicated BC PNP page.