British Columbia’s Latest PNP Draw Yields 198 ITAs for Skilled Workers

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British Columbia's Latest PNP Draw

The province of British Columbia conducted its most recent Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) draw on January 30, 2024, welcoming skilled workers from various streams to contribute to the region’s economic growth. The draw resulted in a total of 198 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) being issued to eligible candidates in the Skills Immigration stream.

The breakdown of invitations for each stream is as follows:

Date	Draw type	Stream	Minimum Score	Number of invitations
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

More about the draw:

The draw demonstrates British Columbia’s commitment to attracting and retaining skilled professionals across diverse sectors. The province recognizes the importance of skilled workers in fields such as childcare, construction, healthcare, technology, and veterinary care.

The Tech Stream, with a minimum score requirement of 103, emerged as the most competitive stream in this draw, issuing a substantial 89 invitations. This reflects the growing demand for technology professionals in the region and the province’s focus on fostering innovation and technological advancement.

In contrast, the Veterinary Care Stream had fewer than 5 invitations issued, signaling a specialized field with limited openings in this particular draw.

These draws are part of British Columbia’s ongoing efforts to address labor market needs and fill critical gaps in various industries. Skilled workers receiving ITAs in this draw will now have the opportunity to apply for permanent residency through the British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program.

Prospective immigrants are encouraged to stay informed about future draws and changes in eligibility criteria as the province continues to adapt its immigration policies to meet the evolving needs of its economy. The success of these draws not only benefits the newcomers but also contributes to the overall growth and prosperity of British Columbia.

BC PNP Skills Immigration Category Draw

Date	Draw type	Stream	Minimum Score	Number of invitations
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

Date	Stream	Minimum Score	Number of Invitations
January 16, 2024	Regional Pilot	135	less than 5
January 16, 2024	Base	116	less than 5

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