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British Columbia PNP Issues 23 ITAs in Latest Draw
British Columbia PNP Issues 23 ITAs in Latest Draw
British Columbia Holds Fifth PNP Draw in November 2024: 23 ITAs Issued Across Diverse Sectors
On November 26, 2024, British Columbia conducted its fifth Provincial Nominee Program (BC PNP) draw of the month, issuing 23 Invitations to Apply (ITAs). This draw targeted skilled workers, international graduates, and candidates in key sectors such as childcare, construction, healthcare, and veterinary care, demonstrating the province’s commitment to addressing labor market shortages.
Draw Highlights
This draw issued invitations across both general and targeted categories, with Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) scores ranging from 80 to 146.
Detailed Breakdown General Draw (Minimum Score: 146)
- Skilled Worker: 7 ITAs
- Skilled Worker - EEBC Option: Included in above
- International Graduate: Included in above
- International Graduate - EEBC Option: Included in above
- Entry Level & Semi-Skilled: Minimum score 125
The draw targeted four 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 | 102 | less than 5 |
| Construction | 108 | less than 5 |
| Healthcare | 121 | less than 5 |
| Veterinary care | 80 | less than 5 |
Significance of the November 26 Draw
This was the fifth and final BC PNP draw for November 2024, bringing the total number of invitations issued this month to over 100. The BC PNP’s targeted approach ensures that critical industries such as healthcare, childcare, and construction are supported by skilled professionals while also maintaining opportunities for international graduates and Express Entry BC (EEBC) candidates.
BC PNP: Driving Immigration to Meet Provincial Needs
The British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program plays a vital role in addressing labor shortages by selecting skilled immigrants who align with the province’s economic priorities. The BC PNP ensures a balanced and sustainable workforce through its multiple streams—General, Express Entry BC, and targeted industry draws.
Candidates invited through the program gain a pathway to permanent residency, which contributes to British Columbia’s thriving communities and economic growth. The program’s consistent draws this month underscore its role as a key immigration pathway for Canada.
What’s Next for BC Immigration?
With Canada’s increasing immigration targets, BC is expected to expand its nomination allocations in 2025. The province’s focus on skilled professionals in high-demand sectors and its support for international graduates reflects its ongoing commitment to attracting global talent.
If you are a skilled worker, a recent graduate, or have expertise in targeted sectors, the BC PNP offers a promising route to settle in one of Canada’s most dynamic provinces.
BC PNP Skills Immigration Category Draw 2024
| Date | Draw type | Stream | Minimum Score | Number of invitations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| November 26, 2024 | General | Skilled Worker | 146 | 7 |
| Skilled Worker - EEBC option | 146 | |||
| International Graduate | 146 | |||
| International Graduate - EEBC option | 146 | |||
| Entry Level & Semi-Skilled | 125 | |||
| Childcare | Skilled Worker, International Graduate (includes EEBC option) | 102 | less than 5 | |
| Construction | 108 | less than 5 | ||
| Healthcare | 121 | less than 5 | ||
| Veterinary care | 80 | less than 5 | ||
| 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 |
List of Provincial Nominee Program
- Alberta Immigrant Nominee Program
- British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BCPNP)
- Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP)
- Newfoundland and Labrador Provincial Nominee Program (NLPNP)
- New Brunswick Provincial Nominee Program (NBPNP)
- Nova Scotia Provincial Nominee Program (NSPNP)
- Northwest Territories Nominee Program (NTNP)
- Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP)
- Prince Edward Island Provincial Nominee Program (PEI PNP)
- Quebec Skilled Workers Program (QSWP)
- Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program (SINP)
- Yukon Nominee Program (YNP)
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