The province of British Columbia has issued 29 new invitations to apply for a provincial nomination through its Tech Pilot in a draw that was held April 25.
The invitations were issued to qualified British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BC PNP) registrants who had a job offer in one of its Tech Pilot program's 32 key technology occupations.
Created in 2017, the Tech Pilot program works with employers in British Columbia's burgeoning technology sector to attract and hire foreign workers in order to meet labour supply shortfalls.
Candidates invited under the Express Entry BC: Skilled Worker and Express Entry BC: International Graduate and whose application for provincial nomination is approved by British Columbia receive 600 additional points under the Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) and leaves them well positioned to receive an Invitation to Apply (ITA) in a later federal Express Entry draw.
Invitations in this draw were also issued to candidates in the Skills Immigration Skilled Worker and International Graduate categories will have their applications for permanent residence processed outside the Express Entry system after they receive a nomination from BC.
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 entered into 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.
The minimum scores for each category involved in the April 25 draw were as follows:
| Date | Category | Minimum Score Required | Number of ITAs Issued |
|---|---|---|---|
April 25, 2018 | EEBC – Skilled Worker | 89 | 29 |
| EEBC – International Graduate | 89 | ||
| SI - Skilled Worker | 89 | ||
| SI – International Graduate | 84 |
It is important to note that an invitation to apply to the BC PNP is not the same as a federal government Invitation to Apply or ITA.
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 categories, please visit our dedicated BC PNP page.