The latest BC PNP draw on April 23 sent out more than 86 invitations to apply (ITAs) for permanent residency (PR) in targeted rounds of invitations.
In a BC PNP draw targeted for 35 tech occupations, 45 invites have been sent out under the BC PNP Skilled Worker and International Graduate streams, including their Express Entry options as well as Entry Level and Semi-Skilled streams.
The cutoff score increased again as compared to the previous BC PNP tech draw on April 9.
Furthermore, 11 invites have been sent to profiles that have experience as early childhood educators’ assistants or instructors (NOC 42202).
Similarly, only 11 applicants with experience in 25 construction-related occupations were invited for British Columbia’s new category-based draw, introduced in late 2023.
Additionally, 19 profiles created with experience in 39 healthcare-related occupations received invitations to apply for permanent residency.
Full Details of Latest BC PNP Draw: 23 April 2024
| Date | Draw type | Stream | Minimum Score | Number of invitations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| April 23, 2024 | Childcare: Early childhood educators and assistants (NOC 42202) | Skilled Worker, International Graduate (includes EEBC option) | 92 | 11 |
| Targeting 25 Construction occupations | 95 | 11 | ||
| Targeting 39 Healthcare occupations | 100 | 19 | ||
| Targeting 35 tech occupations | 120 | 45 | ||
| Veterinary care | 80 | <5 |
Summary of British Columbia Draw – 16 April 2024
| Date | Draw type | Stream | Minimum Score | Number of invitations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| April 16, 2024 | General | Skilled Worker | 132 | 39 |
| Skilled Worker – EEBC option | 132 | |||
| International Graduate | 132 | |||
| International Graduate – EEBC option | 132 | |||
| Entry Level and Semi-Skilled | 107 | |||
| Childcare: Early childhood educators and assistants (NOC 42202) | Skilled Worker, International Graduate (includes EEBC option) | 92 | 12 | |
| Targeting 25 Construction occupations | 97 | 10 | ||
| Targeting 39 Healthcare occupations | 97 | 18 | ||
| Veterinary care | 80 | <5 |
Summary of British Columbia Draw – 09 April 2024
| Date | Draw type | Stream | Minimum Score | Number of invitations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| April 9, 2024 | Childcare: Early childhood educators and assistants (NOC 42202) | Skilled Worker, International Graduate (includes EEBC option) | 90 | 9 |
| Targeting 25 Construction occupations | 95 | 13 | ||
| Targeting 39 Healthcare occupations | 95 | 19 | ||
| Targeting 35 tech occupations | 116 | 46 | ||
| Veterinary care | 80 | <5 |
Summary of British Columbia Draw – 03 April 2024
| Date | Draw type | Stream | Minimum Score | Number of invitations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| April 3, 2024 | General | Skilled Worker | 130 | 30 |
| Skilled Worker – EEBC option | 130 | |||
| International Graduate | 130 | |||
| International Graduate – EEBC option | 125 | |||
| Entry Level and Semi-Skilled | 107 | |||
| Childcare: Early childhood educators and assistants (NOC 42202) | Skilled Worker, International Graduate (includes EEBC option) | 90 | 18 | |
| Targeting 25 Construction occupations | 95 | 10 | ||
| Targeting 39 Healthcare occupations | 90 | 25 |
Summary of British Columbia Draw – 26 March 2024
| Date | Draw type | Stream | Minimum Score | Number of invitations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 26, 2024 | Childcare: Early childhood educators and assistants (NOC 42202) | Skilled Worker, International Graduate (includes EEBC option) | 85 | 28 |
| Targeting 25 Construction occupations | 90 | 21 | ||
| Targeting 39 Healthcare occupations | 85 | 30 | ||
| Targeting 35 tech occupations | 114 | 47 | ||
| Veterinary care | 85 | <5 |
Summary of British Columbia Draw – 19 March 2024
| Date | Draw type | Stream | Minimum Score | Number of invitations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 19, 2024 | General | Skilled Worker | 125 | 88 |
| Skilled Worker – EEBC option | 125 | |||
| International Graduate | 125 | |||
| International Graduate – EEBC option | 125 | |||
| Entry Level and Semi-Skilled | 98 | |||
| Childcare: Early childhood educators and assistants (NOC 42202) | Skilled Worker, International Graduate (includes EEBC option) | 80 | 27 | |
| Targeting 25 Construction occupations | 85 | 21 | ||
| Targeting 39 Healthcare occupations | 80 | 30 | ||
| Veterinary care | 80 | <5 |
Summary of British Columbia Draw – 12 March 2024
| Date | Draw type | Stream | Minimum Score | Number of invitations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 12, 2024 | Childcare: Early childhood educators and assistants (NOC 42202) | Skilled Worker, International Graduate (includes EEBC option) | 75 | 54 |
| Targeting 25 Construction occupations | 80 | 30 | ||
| Targeting 39 Healthcare occupations | 75 | 38 | ||
| Targeting 35 tech occupations | 113 | 65 | ||
| Veterinary care | 75 | <5 |
Summary of British Columbia Draw – 5 March 2024
| Date | Draw type | Stream | Minimum Score | Number of invitations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 5, 2024 | General | Skilled Worker | 126 | 54 |
| Skilled Worker – EEBC option | 126 | |||
| International Graduate | 126 | |||
| International Graduate – EEBC option | 126 | |||
| Entry Level and Semi-Skilled | 99 | |||
| Childcare: Early childhood educators and assistants (NOC 42202) | Skilled Worker, International Graduate (includes EEBC option) | 70 | 32 | |
| Targeting 25 Construction occupations | 80 | 30 | ||
| Targeting 39 Healthcare occupations | 70 | 39 | ||
| Veterinary care | 70 | <5 |
Summary of British Columbia Draw – 27 February 2024
| Date | Draw type | Stream | Minimum Score | Number of invitations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| February 27, 2024 | Childcare: Early childhood educators and assistants (NOC 42202) | Skilled Worker, International Graduate (includes EEBC option) | 65 | 45 |
| Targeting 25 Construction occupations | 80 | 12 | ||
| Targeting 39 Healthcare occupations | 65 | 41 | ||
| Targeting 35 tech occupations | 108 | 90 | ||
| Veterinary care | 65 | <5 |
Summary of British Columbia Draw – 21 February 2024
| Draw type | Stream | Minimum Score | Number of invitations |
|---|---|---|---|
| General | Skilled Worker | 126 | 102 |
| Skilled Worker – EEBC option | 126 | ||
| International Graduate | 126 | ||
| International Graduate | 126 | ||
| Entry Level and Semi-Skilled | 99 | ||
| Childcare: Early childhood educators and assistants (NOC 42202) | Skilled Worker, International Graduate (includes EEBC option) | 60 | 70 |
| Targeting 25 Construction occupations | 75 | 32 | |
| Targeting 39 Healthcare occupations | 60 | 41 | |
| Veterinary care | 60 | <5 |
Summary of British Columbia Draw – 13 February 2024
| Draw type | Stream | Minimum Score | Number of invitations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Childcare: Early childhood educators and assistants (NOC 42202) | Skilled Worker, International Graduate (includes EEBC option) | 60 | 54 |
| Targeting 25 Construction occupations | 75 | 27 | |
| Targeting 39 Healthcare occupations | 60 | 41 | |
| Targeting 35 tech occupations | 108 | 77 | |
| Veterinary care | 60 | <5 |
Summary of British Columbia Draw – 6 February 2024
| Draw type | Stream | Minimum Score | Number of invitations |
|---|---|---|---|
| General | Skilled Worker | 122 | 102 |
| Skilled Worker – EEBC option | 122 | ||
| International Graduate | 122 | ||
| International Graduate – EEBC option | 122 | ||
| Entry Level and Semi-Skilled | 97 | ||
| Childcare: Early childhood educators and assistants (NOC 42202) | Skilled Worker, International Graduate (includes EEBC option) | 60 | 46 |
| Targeting 25 Construction occupations | 75 | 26 | |
| Targeting 39 Healthcare occupations | 60 | 39 | |
| Veterinary care | 60 | <5 |
Summary of British Columbia Draw – 30 January 2024
| Draw type | Stream | Minimum Score | Number of invitations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Childcare: Early childhood educators and assistants (NOC 42202) | Skilled Worker, International Graduate (includes EEBC option) | 60 | 49 |
| Targeting 25 Construction occupations | 75 | 29 | |
| Targeting 39 Healthcare occupations | 60 | 27 | |
| Targeting 35 tech occupations | 103 | 89 | |
| Veterinary care | 60 | <5 |
Summary of British Columbia Draw – 23 January 2024
| Draw type | Stream | Minimum Score | Number of invitations |
|---|---|---|---|
| General | Skilled Worker | 120 | 79 |
| Skilled Worker: Express Entry option | 120 | ||
| International Graduate | 120 | ||
| International Graduate: Express Entry option | 120 | ||
| Entry Level and Semi-Skilled | 98 | ||
| Childcare: Early childhood educators and assistants (NOC 42202) | Skilled Worker, International Graduate (includes EEBC option) | 60 | 66 |
| Targeting 25 Construction occupations | 75 | 34 | |
| Targeting 39 Healthcare occupations | 60 | 36 | |
| Veterinary care | 60 | <5 |
Summary of British Columbia Draw – 16 January 2024
| Draw type | Stream | Minimum Score | Number of invitations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Childcare: Early childhood educators and assistants (NOC 42202) | Skilled Worker, International Graduate (includes EEBC option) | 60 | 53 |
| Targeting 25 Construction occupations | 75 | 20 | |
| Targeting 39 Healthcare occupations | 60 | 29 | |
| Targeting 35 tech occupations | 103 | 91 | |
| Veterinary care | 60 | <5 |
Summary of British Columbia Draw – 10 January 2024
| Draw type | Stream | Minimum Score | Number of invitations |
|---|---|---|---|
| General | Skilled Worker | 120 | 110 |
| Skilled Worker: Express Entry option | 120 | ||
| International Graduate | 120 | ||
| International Graduate: Express Entry option | 120 | ||
| Entry-Level and Semi-Skilled | 100 | ||
| Childcare: Early childhood educators and assistants (NOC 42202) | Skilled Worker, International Graduate (includes EEBC option) | 60 | 113 |
| Targeting 25 Construction occupations | 75 | 74 | |
| Targeting 39 Healthcare occupations | 60 | 75 | |
| Veterinary care | 60 | <5 |
All the BC PNP Draws 2023
Previous BC PNP Draws 2023
December 19 BC PNP Draw
| Date | Draw Type | Stream | Minimum Score | Number of invitation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 19, 2023 | Childcare: Early childhood educators and assistants (NOC 42202) | Skilled Worker, International Graduate (includes EEBC option) | 60 | 62 |
| Targeting 25 Construction occupations | 75 | 32 | ||
| Targeting 39 Healthcare occupations | 60 | 29 | ||
| Targeted for tech occupations | 95 | 107 |
December 12 BC PNP Draw
| Date | Draw Type | Stream | Minimum Score | Number of Invitations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 12, 2023 | General (includes tech occupations)General (includes tech occupations) | Skilled Worker | 116 | 73 |
| Skilled Worker – EEBC option | 116 | |||
| International Graduate | 116 | |||
| International Graduate – EEBC option | 116 | |||
| Entry Level and semi skilled | 95 | |||
| Childcare: Early childhood educators and assistants (NOC 42202) | Skilled Worker, International Graduate (includes EEBC option) | 60 | 61 | |
| Targeting 25 Construction occupations | 75 | 31 | ||
| Targeting 39 Healthcare occupations | 60 | 27 | ||
| Targeted draw for Veterinarians (31103) and Animal health technologists (32104) | 60 | <5 |
December 5 BC PNP Draw
| Date | Draw type | Stream | Minimum Score | Number of invitations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 5, 2023 | Childcare: Early childhood educators and assistants (NOC 42202) | Skilled Worker, International Graduate (includes EEBC option) | 60 | 46 |
| Targeting 25 Construction occupations | 75 | 31 | ||
| Targeting 39 Healthcare occupations | 60 | 24 | ||
| Targeting tech occupations | 94 | 92 |
November 28 BC PNP Draw
| Date | Draw type | Stream | Minimum Score | Number of invitations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| November 28, 2023 | General (includes tech occupations) | Skilled Worker | 114 | 80 |
| Skilled Worker – EEBC option | 114 | |||
| International Graduate | 116 | |||
| International Graduate – EEBC option | 116 | |||
| Entry Level and Semi-Skilled | 94 | |||
| Childcare: Early childhood educators and assistants (NOC 42202) | Skilled Worker, International Graduate (includes EEBC option) | 60 | 49 | |
| Targeting 25 Construction occupations | 75 | 27 | ||
| Targeting 39 Healthcare occupations | 60 | 29 |
November 21 BC PNP Draw
| Date | Draw Type | Stream | Minimum Score | Number of invitations | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| November 21, 2023 | Early Childhood Educators | Skilled Worker, International Graduate (includes EEBC option) | 60 | 27 | |
| Targeting 25 Construction occupations | 75 | 24 | |||
| Targeting 39 Healthcare occupations | 60 | 17 | |||
| Targeting tech occupations | 94 | 93 |
November 16 BC PNP Draw
| Date | Draw Type | Stream | Minimum Score | Number of invitation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| November 16, 2023 | General (includes tech occupations) | Skilled Worker | 113 | 116 |
| Skilled Worker – EEBC option | 113 | |||
| International Graduate | 115 | |||
| International Graduate – EEBC option | 115 | |||
| Entry Level and Semi-Skilled | 94 | |||
| Childcare: Early childhood educators and assistants (NOC 42202) | Skilled Worker, International Graduate (includes EEBC option) | 60 | 59 | |
| Targeting 25 Construction occupations | 75 | 12 | ||
| Targeting 39 Healthcare occupations | 60 | 32 | ||
| Targeted draw for Veterinarians (31103) and Animal health technologists (32104) | 60 | 5 |
November 7 BC PNP Draw
| Date | Draw Type | Stream | Minimum Score | Number of invitation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| November 7, 2023 | Tech occupations | Skilled Worker, International Graduate (includes EEBC option) | 94 | 104 |
| Childcare: Early childhood educators and assistants (NOC 42202) | 60 | 61 | ||
| Healthcare | 60 | 25 |
October 31 BC PNP Draw
| Date | Draw Type | Stream | Minimum Score | Number of invitation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 31, 2023 | General (includes tech occupations) | Skilled Worker | 111 | 133 |
| Skilled Worker – EEBC option | 111 | |||
| International Graduate | 113 | |||
| International Graduate – EEBC option | 113 | |||
| Entry Level and Semi-Skilled | 91 | |||
| Childcare: Early childhood educators and assistants (NOC 42202) | Skilled Worker, International Graduate (includes EEBC option) | 60 | 48 | |
| Healthcare | 60 | 22 | ||
| Targeted draw for Veterinarians (31103) and Animal health technologists (32104) | 60 | <5 |
October 24 BC PNP Draw
| Date | Draw Type | Stream | Minimum Score | Number of invitations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 24, 2023 | Tech | Skilled Worker, International Graduate (includes EEBC option) | 90 | 101 |
| Childcare: Early childhood educators and assistants (NOC 42202) | 60 | 34 | ||
| Healthcare | 60 | 22 | ||
| Targeted draw for Veterinarians (31103) and Animal health technologists (32104) | 60 | <5 |
Processing Time For BC PNP
| Skill Immigration | 3 months |
| Post Nomination Requests | 3 months |
Processing timeframes are based on 80% of cases and begin when the BC PNP receives your complete application after being drawn.
Eligible Construction Occupations For BC PNP Draws 2023 (NEW)
BC PNP Construction occupation
- 22114: Landscape and horticulture technicians and specialists
- 72102:Â Sheet metal workers
- 72103 : Boilermakers
- 72104: Structural metal and platework fabricators and fitters
- 72105: Ironworkers
- 72106: Welders and related machine operators
- 72200: Electricians (except industrial and power system)
- 72201: Industrial electricians
- 72300: Plumbers
- 72301: Steamfitters, pipefitters and sprinkler system installers
- 72302: Gas fitters
- 72310: Carpenters
- 72311: Cabinetmakers
- 72320: Bricklayers
- 72400: Construction millwrights and industrial mechanics
- 72401: Heavy-duty equipment mechanics
- 72402: Heating, refrigeration and air conditioning mechanics
- 72500: Crane operators
- 73100: Concrete finishers
- 73101: Tilesetters
- 73102: Plasterers, drywall installers finishers and lathers
- 73110: Roofers and Shinglers
- 73111: Glaziers
- 73112: Painters and decorators (except interior decorators)
- 73113: Floor covering installers
Eligible Healthcare Occupations For BC PNP Draws 2023
Care Economy: Healthcare Occupations
- 30010: Managers in health care
- 31100: Specialists in clinical and laboratory medicine
- 31101: Specialists in surgery
- 31102: General practitioners and family physicians
- 31110: Dentists
- 31112: Audiologists and speech-language pathologists
- 31120: Pharmacists
- 31121: Dietitians and nutritionists
- 31200: Psychologists
- 31201: Chiropractors
- 31202: Physiotherapists
- 31203: Occupational therapists
- 31204: Kinesiologists and other professional occupations in therapy and assessment
- 31209: Other professional occupations in health diagnosing and treating
- 31300: Nursing coordinators and supervisors
- 31301: Registered nurses and registered psychiatric nurses
- 31302: Nurse practitioners
- 31303: Physician assistants, midwives and allied health professionals
- 32101: Licensed practical nurses
- 32102: Paramedical occupations
- 32103: Respiratory therapists, clinical perfusionists and cardiopulmonary technologists
- 32109: Other technical occupations in therapy and assessment
- 32110: Denturists
- 32111: Dental hygienists and dental therapists
- 32112: Dental technologists and technicians
- 32120: Medical laboratory technologists
- 32121: Medical radiation technologists
- 32122: Medical sonographers
- 32123: Cardiology technologists and electrophysiological diagnostic technologists
- 32124: Pharmacy technicians
- 32129: Other medical technologists and technicians
- 32200: Traditional Chinese medicine practitioners and acupuncturists
- 33100: Dental assistants and dental laboratory assistants
- 33101: Medical laboratory assistants and related technical occupations
- 33102: Nurse aides, orderlies, and patient service associates
- 33103: Pharmacy technical assistants and pharmacy assistants
- 41300: Social workers
- 41301: Therapists in counseling and related specialized therapies
- 42201: Social and community service workers
Eligible Tech Occupations For BC PNP Draws 2023
BC PNP Tech OccupationsÂ
- 10030: Telecommunication carrier managers
- 20012: Computer and information systems managers
- 21100: Physicists and astronomers
- 21210: Mathematicians, statisticians and actuaries
- 21211: Data scientists
- 21220: Cybersecurity specialists
- 21221: Business systems specialists
- 21222: Information systems specialists
- 21223: Database analysts and data administrators
- 21230: Computer systems developers and programmers
- 21231: Software engineers and designers
- 21232: Software developers and programmers
- 21233: Web designers
- 21234: Web developers and programmers
- 21300: Civil engineers
- 21301: Mechanical engineers
- 21310: Electrical and electronics engineers
- 21311: Computer engineers (except software engineers and designers)
- 21320: Chemical engineers
- 21399: Other professional engineers
- 22110: Biological technologists and technicians
- 22220: Computer network and web technicians
- 22221: User support technicians
- 22222: Information systems testing technicians
- 22310: Electrical and electronics engineering technologists and technicians
- 22312: Industrial instrument technicians and mechanics
- 50011: Managers – publishing, motion pictures, broadcasting and performing arts
- 51111: Authors and writers (except technical)
- 51112: Technical writers
- 51120: Producers, directors, choreographers and related occupations
- 52119: Other technical and coordinating occupations in motion pictures, broadcasting and the performing arts
- 52112: Broadcast technicians
- 52113: Audio and video recording technicians
- 52120: Graphic designers and illustrators
- 53111: Motion pictures, broadcasting, photography and performing arts assistants and operators
