British Columbia issues at least 203 Canadian immigration invites in new PNP draws
British Columbia has issued at least 203 invites in new draws across multiple streams of the British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program.
The July 11 draws were split into two categories: general and targeted.
In the general drawing, which included technical occupations, 152 invitations were issued through five BC PNP streams for skilled workers and international graduates. Minimum scores ranged from 87 to 109 points.
The targeted draw awarded an additional 35 invitations to skilled workers and international graduates who scored at least 60 points in a draw targeting early childhood educators and assistants under NOC 42202.
In a draw aimed at health professionals, 15 invitations were awarded to skilled workers and international graduates, also with a minimum score of 60 points.
A batch of fewer than 5 invitations went to skilled workers and international graduates in a draw targeting other priority occupations under NOCs 31103, 32104, which also required 60 points. The number was recorded as less than 5 to protect the identity of the invitees.
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Latest BC Immigration Draws
Overall tie
| Date | Category | Minimum rating | Invitations issued | Description |
| 11-07-23 | Experienced worker | 106 | 152 | General draw (including technical professions) |
| Craftsman – EEBC | 106 | |||
| Internationally certified | 109 | |||
| International Graduate – EEBC | 109 | |||
| Entry level and semi-skilled | 87 |
Targeted draw
| Date | Category | Minimum rating | Invitations issued | Description |
| 11-07-23 | Skilled worker, international graduate | 60 | 35 | Targeted Draw: Child Care: Early Childhood Educators (NOC 42202) |
| Skilled worker, international graduate | 60 | 15 | Targeted draw: health care | |
| Skilled worker, international graduate | 60 | <5 | Targeted draw: other priority professions (NOCs 31103, 32104) |
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