The British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program invited candidates from 3 skilled worker immigration sub-categories and 2 Express Entrance sub-categories.

British Columbia maintained its weekly Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) draw on October 27.British Columbia PNP Draw.

The British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BC PNP) issued a total of 354 invitations through the Express Entry BC (EEBC) along with Skills Immigration streams.

Candidates were invited under the Professional Worker, International Graduate, and Entry-Level and Semi-Skilled subcategories.

The minimum required score for successful candidates was as follows :

   • Skills Immigration : Skilled Worker: 93 points

   • Skills Immigration: International Graduate: 94 points

   • Skills Immigration Entry-Level and Semi-Skilled: 75 points

   • Express Entry BC : Skilled Worker: 92 points

   • Express Entry BC : International Graduate: 93 points

B.C. holds draws via its various PNP classes and flows on a weekly basis.

The biggest BC PNP attraction of the year was on September 29 when 450 provincial nomination invitations were issued. British Columbia PNP Draw.

To apply for the Skills Immigration or Express Entry BC categories candidates must first create a profile via the BC PNP’s online portal and enroll under its Skills Immigration Registration System (SIRS).

Applicants are evaluated and issued a score based on factors such as level of education, work experience, proficiency in English and area of employment.

When an applicant is approved, they can then utilize their provincial nomination to apply for permanent residence with Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) under the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP).

Express Entry candidates who receive a nomination from British Columbia is going to be given an extra 600 points toward their Express Entrance Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score.

Such people are effectively ensured an Invitation To Apply (ITA) in a future national Express Entry draw.

ο Reference taken from CIC News