British Columbia has issued at least 193 invitations in a new draw through the British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program.
The December 12 draw saw invitations issued in five different categories.
A general draw, which included tech occupations, saw 73 invitations issued through five BC PNP streams for skilled workers and international graduates. Minimum scores ranged from 95 to 116 points.
In a further targeted draw, 61 invitations were issued to skilled workers and international graduates scoring at least 60 points in a draw targeting Early Childhood Educators and Assistants under NOC 42202.
Construction workers, recently added as priority occupations for the BC PNP, received 31 invitations with a minimum score of 75.
A draw targeted at Healthcare workers saw 27 invitations issued to skilled workers and international graduates, also with a minimum score of 60 points.
Finally, a draw aimed at other priority occupations under NOCs 31003 and 32104 saw ‘less than 5’ invitations issued, again with a minimum score of 60. It was listed as ‘less than 5’ to protect the identity of those invited.
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General Draw
| Date | Category | Minimum Score | Invitations Issued | Description |
| 12-12-23 | Skilled Worker | 116 | 73 | General draw (includes tech occupations) |
| Skilled Worker – EEBC | 116 | |||
| International Graduate | 116 | |||
| International Graduate – EEBC | 116 | |||
| Entry Level and Semi-Skilled | 95 |
Targeted Draw
| Date | Category | Minimum Score | Invitations Issued | Description |
| 12-12-23 | Skilled Worker, International Graduate | 60 | 61 | Targeted draw: Childcare: Early childhood educators (NOC 42202) |
| 75 | 31 | Construction | ||
| 60 | 27 | Targeted draw: Healthcare | ||
| 60 | <5 | Other priority occupations (NOCs 31103, 32104) |
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