First BC PNP Draw of May Issued 175 ITAs

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First BC PNP Draw of May Issued 175 ITAs

First BC PNP Draw of May Issued 175 ITAs

BC PNP Draw of May Issued 175 ITAs

On May 2nd, 2023, the province of British Columbia held its first Provincial Nominee Program draw of the month. The latest draw issued a total of 175 Invitations To Apply for the Canadian PR from various subcategories of the BC PNP.

General Draw

Out of the total 175 ITAs issued, 133 belonged to the eligible candidates of various General Draw categories such as:

Skilled Worker- Minimum CRS score cutoff was 104
Skilled Worker - EEBC option- Minimum CRS score cutoff was 104
International Graduate- Minimum CRS score cutoff was 107
International Graduate - EEBC option- Minimum CRS score cutoff was 107
Entry Level and Semi-Skilled- Minimum CRS score cutoff was 85

Targeted Draws

Out of the remaining ITAs issued, the distribution was as followed:

Skilled Worker, International Graduate (includes EEBC option) (Childcare: Early childhood educators and assistants (NOC 42202)- 22 ITAs- Minimum CRS score cutoff was 60.
Skilled Worker, International Graduate (includes EEBC option) (Healthcare)- 16 ITAs- Minimum CRS score cutoff was 60.
Skilled Worker, International Graduate (includes EEBC option) (Other priority occupations (NOCs 31103, 32104))- 4 ITAs- 60 CRS cutoff score

The Invitations to Apply issued in the latest draw were based on the following factors:

Education: level, subject area, and location of completion
Professional titles acceptable in British Columbia
Occupation
length of employment and level of expertise
Occupational pay and/or skill level offered
Desire to work, live, and establish oneself in a particular area
Strategic priorities: elements that support government pilot programs and initiatives or specifically address BC's labor market demands