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British Columbia PNP Draw: Province Issues 193 Invitations

Published on December 17, 2023

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)