British Columbia sent out more than 270 invitations to apply for in-province permanent residency in the most recent draw. Entry-level and semi-skilled workers, international graduates, and skilled workers all received invitations. Nominations were submitted to individuals from many professions in this draw after observers saw a recurring pattern. Over the previous few months, British Columbia, Canada, has steadily drawn. On January 24, 2023, they announced the results of their most recent BC PNP draw.

British Columbia sent out more than 270 invitations to apply for in-province permanent residency in the most recent draw. Entry-level and semi-skilled workers, international graduates, and skilled workers all received invitations. Nominations were submitted to individuals

The British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program is a great pathway for certain professionals having a valid job offer from the province to apply for permanent residency in Canada.

ITAs Issued	Lowest Cut-off	Category	Nominated Field
221	102	Skilled Worker	General Draw (including various tech job profiles)
	102	Skilled Worker: Express Entry British Columbia
	102	International Graduate
	102	International Graduate: Express Entry British Columbia
	82	Entry Level & Semi-Skilled
31	60	Skilled Worker & International Graduate	Targeted draw: Childcare: Early childhood educators and assistants (NOC 42202)
18	60	Skilled Worker & International Graduate	Targeted draw: Healthcare
<5	60	Skilled Worker & International Graduate	Targeted draw: Priority profiles (NOC 31103, 32104)

Skills Immigration Category: British Columbia

This program offered by British Columbia for PNP draw BC is specially designed for skilled/semi-skilled workers needed in high-demand occupations. A point-based (CRS) ranking system is needed to get accepted under this category. The application for BCPNP is submitted online but the application for permanent residency is paper-based (offline). You must have past work experience for some job categories under this program. The benefit is much more for international graduates who recently got a degree/certificate/ diploma from a Canadian university/college as they don’t necessarily need any prior work experience for some job categories.

Express Entry Category: British Columbia

This is a much quicker way for skilled workers to enter Canada, specifically British Columbia. This program is paired with the Express Entry System of IRCC to give a chance to applicants to settle in BC. It is specially designed for the provincial nomination of British Columbia and permanent residence in Canada. The requirement for work experience completely depends upon the category for which you are applying under express entry BC PNP Draw.

 

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