British Columbia Holds Fourth PNP Draw Of November, Inviting 19 Skilled Immigration Candidates
British Columbia Holds Fourth PNP Draw Of November
The British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BC PNP) conducted its fourth draw for November 2024 on November 20, issuing 19 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) under the Skills Immigration stream. This latest draw continues the province’s focused approach to addressing labor market needs in critical sectors.
November 20, 2024 Highlights Of The Draw
- Total ITAs Issued: 19
- Streams Covered: Skills Immigration
- CRS Score Range: 80 to 141
The draw targeted five key categories, reflecting British Columbia’s strategic effort to meet the demands of specific industries while offering skilled professionals a pathway to Canadian permanent residency.
| Draw type | Minimum Score | Number of invitations |
|---|---|---|
| Childcare | 83 | 41 |
| Construction | 89 | 10 |
| Healthcare | 99 | 11 |
| Tech | 117 | 60 |
| Veterinary care | 80 | less than 5 |
Significance Of The Draw Childcare (3 ITAs)
The draw invited candidates with a minimum score of 102, emphasizing the province’s focus on nurturing its next generation by addressing gaps in early childhood education services.
Construction (4 ITAs)
With ongoing infrastructure projects, the construction sector remains a critical area of need. A minimum CRS score of 107 reflects the demand for skilled professionals to meet the increasing workload.
Healthcare (4 ITAs)
Healthcare continues to be a priority, as evidenced by the minimum score of 116. British Columbia’s healthcare system seeks skilled workers to address staffing shortages in various medical and allied health roles.
Tech (4 ITAs)
The tech sector, which has seen consistent growth in the province, required the highest CRS score of 141 in this draw, reflecting its competitive nature and the specialized skills needed to thrive in the industry.
Veterinary Care (<5 ITAs)
This category saw the lowest CRS score requirement of 80, highlighting the urgent need for veterinary professionals to support animal health and welfare in the province.
Opportunities For Aspiring Immigrants
The BC PNP draws continue to be a promising pathway for skilled workers, international graduates, and Express Entry candidates to secure permanent residency in Canada. These draws also underline the importance of tailoring applications to align with British Columbia’s specific labor market needs. As British Columbia gears up for future draws, aspiring immigrants are encouraged to stay updated and ensure their profiles meet the eligibility requirements for targeted categories.
Looking Ahead
This draw, the fourth in November, reinforces British Columbia’s proactive approach to immigration. The strategic alignment of draws with labor market needs supports economic growth and ensures a welcoming environment for skilled immigrants. For more information on upcoming draws and eligibility criteria, candidates are encouraged to visit the official BC PNP website regularly or talk to our RCICs at Universal Adviser.
BC PNP Skills Immigration Category Draw 2024
| Date | Draw type | Stream | Minimum Score | Number of invitations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| November 20 2024 | Childcare | Skilled Worker, International Graduate (includes EEBC option) | 102 | 3 |
| Construction | 107 | 4 | ||
| Healthcare | 116 | 4 | ||
| Tech | 141 | 4 | ||
| Veterinary care | 80 | less than 5 | ||
| November 13, 2024 | General | Skilled Worker | 143 | 10 |
| Skilled Worker - EEBC option | 143 | |||
| International Graduate | 143 | |||
| International Graduate - EEBC option | 143 | |||
| Entry Level & Semi-Skilled | 121 | |||
| Childcare | Skilled Worker, International Graduate (includes EEBC option) | 102 | 5 | |
| Construction | 105 | 4 | ||
| Healthcare | 113 | 5 | ||
| Veterinary care | 80 | less than 5 | ||
| November 6, 2024 | Childcare | Skilled Worker, International Graduate (includes EEBC option) | 96 | 7 |
| Construction | 97 | 5 | ||
| Healthcare | 111 | 8 | ||
| Tech | 128 | 31 | ||
| October 22, 2024 | Childcare | Skilled Worker, International Graduate (includes EEBC option) | 83 | 41 |
| Construction | 89 | 31 | ||
| Healthcare | 99 | 11 | ||
| Tech | 117 | 60 | ||
| Veterinary care | 80 | less than 5 | ||
| October 16, 2024 | General | Skilled Worker | 127 | 102 |
| Skilled Worker - EEBC option | 127 | |||
| International Graduate | 127 | |||
| International Graduate - EEBC option | 127 | |||
| Entry Level & Semi-Skilled | 110 | |||
| Childcare | Skilled Worker, International Graduate (includes EEBC option) | 83 | 38 | |
| Construction | 89 | 21 | ||
| Healthcare | 99 | 28 | ||
| Veterinary care | 80 | less than 5 | ||
| October 8, 2024 | Childcare: Early childhood educators and assistants (NOC 42202) | Skilled Worker, International Graduate (includes EEBC option) | 83 | 44 |
| Targeting 25 Construction occupations | 89 | 25 | ||
| Targeting 39 Healthcare occupations | 99 | 21 | ||
| Targeting 35 tech occupations | 116 | 83 | ||
| Veterinary care | 80 | less than 5 | ||
| October 2, 2024 | General | Skilled Worker | 128 | 81 |
| Skilled Worker - EEBC option | 128 | |||
| International Graduate | 128 | |||
| International Graduate - EEBC option | 128 | |||
| Entry Level & Semi-Skilled | 110 | |||
| Childcare: Early childhood educators and assistants (NOC 42202) | Skilled Worker, International Graduate (includes EEBC option) | 83 | 35 | |
| Targeting 25 Construction occupations | 89 | 23 | ||
| Targeting 39 Healthcare occupations | 99 | 28 | ||
| Veterinary care | 80 | less than 5 | ||
| September 24, 2024 | Childcare | Skilled Worker, International Graduate (includes EEBC option) | 83 | 42 |
| Construction | 89 | 22 | ||
| Healthcare | 99 | 24 | ||
| Tech | 117 | 57 | ||
| Veterinary care | 80 | less than 5 | ||
| September 17, 2024 | General | Skilled Worker | 128 | 65 |
| Skilled Worker - EEBC option | 128 | |||
| International Graduate | 128 | |||
| International Graduate - EEBC option | 128 | |||
| Entry Level & Semi-Skilled | 110 | |||
| Childcare | Skilled Worker, International Graduate (includes EEBC option) | 83 | 43 | |
| Construction | 89 | 29 | ||
| Healthcare | 99 | 26 | ||
| September 4, 2024 | General | Skilled Worker | 128 | 75 |
| Skilled Worker - EEBC option | 128 | |||
| International Graduate | 128 | |||
| International Graduate - EEBC option | 128 | |||
| Entry Level & Semi-Skilled | 110 | |||
| Childcare | Skilled Worker, International Graduate (includes EEBC option) | 83 | 31 | |
| Construction | 89 | 33 | ||
| Healthcare | 99 | 19 | ||
| Veterinary care | 80 | less than 5 | ||
| August 27, 2024 | Childcare | Skilled Worker, International Graduate (includes EEBC option) | 83 | 40 |
| Construction | 88 | 31 | ||
| Healthcare | 99 | 18 | ||
| Tech | 118 | 69 | ||
| Veterinary care | 80 | less than 5 | ||
| August 20, 2024 | General | Skilled Worker | 130 | 83 |
| Skilled Worker - EEBC option | 130 | |||
| International Graduate | 130 | |||
| International Graduate - EEBC option | 130 | |||
| Entry Level & Semi-Skilled | 110 | |||
| Childcare | Skilled Worker, International Graduate (includes EEBC option) | 85 | 38 | |
| Construction | 89 | 20 | ||
| Healthcare | 99 | 15 | ||
| August 13, 2024 | Childcare | Skilled Worker, International Graduate (includes EEBC option) | 87 | 35 |
| Construction | 89 | 27 | ||
| Healthcare | 99 | 27 | ||
| Tech | 120 | 45 | ||
| Veterinary care | 80 | less than 5 | ||
| August 7, 2024 | General | Skilled Worker | 132 | 59 |
| Skilled Worker - EEBC option | 132 | |||
| International Graduate | 132 | |||
| International Graduate - EEBC option | 132 | |||
| Entry Level & Semi-Skilled | 110 | |||
| Childcare | Skilled Worker, International Graduate (includes EEBC option) | 88 | 32 | |
| Construction | 90 | 29 | ||
| Healthcare | 101 | 24 | ||
| Veterinary care | 80 | less than 5 | ||
| July 30, 2024 | Childcare | Skilled Worker, International Graduate (includes EEBC option) | 89 | 33 |
| Construction | 90 | 27 | ||
| Healthcare | 101 | 22 | ||
| Tech | 120 | 64 | ||
| Veterinary care | 80 | less than 5 | ||
| 23rd July 2024 | General | Skilled Worker | 134 | 35 |
| Skilled Worker - EEBC option | 134 | |||
| International Graduate | 134 | |||
| International Graduate - EEBC option | 134 | |||
| Entry Level and Semi-Skilled | 110 | |||
| Childcare | Skilled Worker, International Graduate (includes EEBC option) | 91 | 37 | |
| Construction | 92 | 17 | ||
| Healthcare | 104 | 19 | ||
| Veterinary care | 80 | less than 5 | ||
| July 9, 2024 | General | Skilled Worker | 134 | 35 |
| Skilled Worker - EEBC option | 134 | |||
| International Graduate | 134 | |||
| International Graduate - EEBC option | 134 | |||
| Entry Level and Semi-Skilled | 110 | |||
| Childcare | Skilled Worker, International Graduate (includes EEBC option) | 94 | 10 | |
| Construction | 95 | 9 | ||
| Healthcare | 104 | 12 | ||
| Veterinary care | 80 | less than 5 | ||
| July 3, 2024 | Childcare | Skilled Worker, International Graduate (includes EEBC option) | 95 | 10 |
| Construction | 98 | 13 | ||
| Healthcare | 106 | 9 | ||
| Tech | 122 | 36 | ||
| Veterinary care | 80 | less than 5 | ||
| June 25, 2024 | General | Skilled Worker | 134 | 35 |
| Skilled Worker - EEBC option | 134 | |||
| International Graduate | 134 | |||
| International Graduate - EEBC option | 134 | |||
| Entry Level and Semi-Skilled | 110 | |||
| Childcare | Skilled Worker, International Graduate (includes EEBC option) | 97 | 6 | |
| Construction | 97 | 11 | ||
| Healthcare | 106 | 11 | ||
| Veterinary care | 80 | less than 5 | ||
| June 18, 2024 | Childcare | Skilled Worker, International Graduate (includes EEBC option) | 93 | 10 |
| Construction | 93 | 11 | ||
| Healthcare | 102 | 14 | ||
| Tech | 122 | 35 | ||
| Veterinary care | 80 | less than 5 | ||
| June 11, 2024 | General | Skilled Worker | 131 | 39 |
| Skilled Worker - EEBC option | 131 | |||
| International Graduate | 131 | |||
| International Graduate - EEBC option | 131 | |||
| Entry Level and Semi-Skilled | 110 | |||
| Childcare | Skilled Worker, International Graduate (includes EEBC option) | 93 | 8 | |
| Construction | 93 | 9 | ||
| Healthcare | 102 | 12 | ||
| June 4, 2024 | Childcare | Skilled Worker, International Graduate (includes EEBC option) | 93 | 8 |
| Construction | 93 | 14 | ||
| Healthcare | 100 | 13 | ||
| Tech | 122 | 33 | ||
| May 28, 2024 | General | Skilled Worker | 131 | 35 |
| Skilled Worker - EEBC option | 131 | |||
| International Graduate | 131 | |||
| International Graduate - EEBC option | 131 | |||
| Express Entry & Semi-Skilled | 110 | |||
| Childcare | Skilled Worker, International Graduate (includes EEBC option) | 93 | 11 | |
| Construction | 93 | 11 | ||
| Healthcare | 100 | 9 | ||
| Veterinary care | 80 | less than 5 | ||
| May 22, 2024 | Childcare | Skilled Worker, International Graduate (includes EEBC option) | 93 | 5 |
| Construction | 93 | 9 | ||
| Healthcare | 100 | 10 | ||
| Tech | 122 | 50 | ||
| Veterinary care | 80 | less than 5 | ||
| 14th May 2024 | General | Skilled Worker | 131 | 37 |
| Skilled Worker - EEBC option | 131 | |||
| International Graduate | 131 | |||
| International Graduate – EEBC option | 131 | |||
| Express Entry & Semi-Skilled | 107 | |||
| Childcare | Skilled Worker, International Graduate (includes EEBC option) | 90 | 9 | |
| Construction | 93 | 9 | ||
| Healthcare | 100 | 17 | ||
| Veterinary care | 80 | less than 5 | ||
| May 7, 2024 | Childcare | Skilled Worker, International Graduate (includes EEBC option) | 90 | 11 |
| Construction | 93 | 12 | ||
| Healthcare | 100 | 12 | ||
| Tech | 120 | 41 | ||
| Veterinary care | 80 | less than 5 | ||
| April 30, 2024 | General | Skilled Worker | 131 | 47 |
| Skilled Worker - EEBC option | 131 | |||
| International Graduate | 131 | |||
| International Graduate – EEBC option | 131 | |||
| Entry Level and Semi-Skilled | 107 | |||
| Childcare | Skilled Worker, International Graduate (includes EEBC option) | 91 | 9 | |
| Construction | 93 | 9 | ||
| Healthcare | 100 | 9 | ||
| Veterinary care | 80 | less than 5 | ||
| April 23, 2024 | Childcare | Skilled Worker, International Graduate (includes EEBC option) | 92 | 11 |
| Construction | 95 | 11 | ||
| Healthcare | 100 | 19 | ||
| Tech | 120 | 45 | ||
| Veterinary care | 80 | less than 5 | ||
| April 16, 2024 | General | Skilled Worker | 132 | 39 |
| Skilled Worker - EEBC option | 132 | |||
| International Graduate | 132 | |||
| International Graduate – EEBC option | 132 | |||
| Entry Level and Semi-Skilled | 107 | |||
| Childcare | Skilled Worker, International Graduate (includes EEBC option) | 92 | 12 | |
| Construction | 97 | 10 | ||
| Healthcare | 97 | 18 | ||
| Veterinary care | 80 | less than 5 | ||
| April 9, 2024 | Childcare | Skilled Worker, International Graduate (includes EEBC option) | 90 | 9 |
| Construction | 95 | 13 | ||
| Healthcare | 95 | 19 | ||
| Tech | 116 | 46 | ||
| Veterinary care | 80 | less than 5 | ||
| April 3, 2024 | General | Skilled Worker | 130 | 30 |
| Skilled Worker - EEBC option | 130 | |||
| International Graduate | 130 | |||
| International Graduate – EEBC option | 125 | |||
| Entry Level and Semi-Skilled | 107 | |||
| Childcare | Skilled Worker, International Graduate (includes EEBC option) | 90 | 18 | |
| Construction | 95 | 10 | ||
| Healthcare | 90 | 25 | ||
| March 26, 2024 | Childcare | Skilled Worker, International Graduate (includes EEBC option) | 85 | 28 |
| Construction | 90 | 21 | ||
| Healthcare | 85 | 30 | ||
| Tech | 114 | 47 | ||
| Veterinary care | 80 | less than 5 | ||
| March 19, 2024 | General | Skilled Worker | 125 | 88 |
| Skilled Worker-EEBC option | 125 | |||
| International Graduate | 125 | |||
| International Graduate – EEBC option | 125 | |||
| Entry Level and Semi-Skilled | 98 | |||
| Childcare | Skilled Worker, International Graduate (includes EEBC option) | 80 | 27 | |
| Construction | 85 | 21 | ||
| Healthcare | 80 | 30 | ||
| Veterinary care | 80 | less than 5 | ||
| March 12, 2024 | Childcare | Skilled Worker, International Graduate (includes EEBC option) | 75 | 54 |
| Construction | 80 | 30 | ||
| Healthcare | 75 | 38 | ||
| Tech | 113 | 65 | ||
| Veterinary care | 75 | less than 5 | ||
| March 5, 2024 | General | Skilled Worker | 126 | 54 |
| Skilled Worker-EEBC option | 126 | |||
| International Graduate | 126 | |||
| International Graduate – EEBC option | 126 | |||
| Entry Level and Semi-Skilled | 99 | |||
| Childcare | Skilled Worker, International Graduate (includes EEBC option) | 70 | 32 | |
| Construction | 80 | 30 | ||
| Healthcare | 70 | 39 | ||
| Veterinary care | 70 | less than 5 | ||
| February 21, 2024 | General | Skilled Worker | 126 | 69 |
| Skilled Worker-EEBC option | 126 | |||
| International Graduate | 126 | |||
| International Graduate – EEBC option | 126 | |||
| Entry Level and Semi-Skilled | 99 | |||
| Childcare | Skilled Worker, International Graduate (includes EEBC option) | 60 | 70 | |
| Construction | 75 | 32 | ||
| Healthcare | 60 | 41 | ||
| Veterinary care | 60 | less than 5 | ||
| February 13, 2024 | Childcare | Skilled Worker, International Graduate (includes EEBC option) | 60 | 64 |
| Construction | 75 | 27 | ||
| Healthcare | 60 | 41 | ||
| Tech | 108 | 77 | ||
| Veterinary care | 60 | less than 5 | ||
| Febrary 6, 2024 | General | Skilled Worker | 122 | 102 |
| Skilled Worker - EEBC option | 122 | |||
| International Graduate | 122 | |||
| International Graduate – EEBC option | 122 | |||
| Entry Level and Semi-Skilled | 97 | |||
| Childcare | Skilled Worker, International Graduate (includes EEBC option) | 60 | 46 | |
| Construction | 75 | 26 | ||
| Healthcare | 60 | 39 | ||
| Veterinary care | 60 | less than 5 | ||
| January 30, 2024 | Childcare | Skilled Worker, International Graduate (includes EEBC option) | 60 | 49 |
| Construction | 75 | 29 | ||
| Healthcare | 60 | 27 | ||
| Tech | 103 | 89 | ||
| Veterinary care | 60 | less than 5 | ||
| January 23, 2024 | General | Skilled Worker | 120 | 79 |
| Skilled Worker -EEBC option | 120 | |||
| International Graduate | 120 | |||
| International Graduate – EEBC option | 120 | |||
| Entry Level and Semi-Skilled | 98 | |||
| Childcare | Skilled Worker, International Graduate (includes EEBC option) | 60 | 66 | |
| Construction | 75 | 34 | ||
| Healthcare | 60 | 36 | ||
| Veterinary care | 60 | less than 5 | ||
| January 10, 2024 | Skilled Worker, International Graduate (includes EEBC option) | Skilled Worker | 60 | 53 |
| Construction | 75 | 20 | ||
| Healthcare | 60 | 29 | ||
| Tech | 103 | 91 | ||
| Veterinary care | 60 | less than 5 | ||
| January 10, 2024 | General | Skilled Worker | 120 | 110 |
| Skilled Worker - EEBC option | 120 | |||
| International Graduate | 120 | |||
| International Graduate – EEBC option | 120 | |||
| Entry Level and Semi-Skilled | 100 | |||
| Childcare | Skilled Worker, International Graduate (includes EEBC option) | 60 | 113 | |
| Construction | 75 | 74 | ||
| Healthcare | 60 | 75 | ||
| Veterinary care | 60 | less than 5 |
BC PNP Entrepreneur Immigration Category 2024
| Date | Stream | Minimum Score | Number of Invitations |
|---|---|---|---|
| November 5, 2024 | Base | 115 | 10 |
| Regional | 130 | less than 5 | |
| September 24, 2024 | Base | 122 | 6 |
| August 13, 2024 | Regional | 122 | less than 5 |
| Base | 117 | 10 | |
| June 25, 2024 | Regional | 141 | less than 5 |
| Base | 116 | 5 | |
| May 14, 2024 | Regional Pilot | 113 | less than 5 |
| Base | 116 | 5 | |
| April 16, 2024 | Regional Pilot | 119 | less than 5 |
| Base | 118 | 6 | |
| February 27, 2024 | Regional Pilot | 106 | less than 5 |
| Base | 115 | 5 | |
| January 16, 2024 | Regional Pilot | 135 | less than 5 |
| Base | 116 | less than 5 |
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