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British Columbia Issues 185 Invitations In New PNP Draw

Published on November 30, 2023

British Columbia has issued 185 invitations in a new draw through the British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program.

A November 16 draw saw invitations issued in four different categories.

A general draw, which included tech occupations, saw 80 invitations issued through five BC PNP streams for skilled workers and international graduates. Minimum scores ranged from 94 to 116 points.

In a further targeted draw, 49 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 27 invitations with a minimum score of 75.

A draw targeted at Healthcare workers saw 32 invitations issued to skilled workers and international graduates, also with a minimum score of 60 points.

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General Draw

Date	Category	Minimum Score	Invitations Issued	Description
28-11-23	Skilled Worker	114	80	General draw (includes tech occupations)
	Skilled Worker – EEBC	114
	International Graduate	116
	International Graduate – EEBC	116
	Entry Level and Semi-Skilled	94

Targeted Draw

Date	Category	Minimum Score	Invitations Issued	Description
28-11-23	Skilled Worker, International Graduate	60	49	Targeted draw: Childcare: Early childhood educators (NOC 42202)
		75	27	Construction
		60	29	Targeted draw: Healthcare