The most recent BC PNP draw held on April 16th issued over 79 invitations to apply (ITAs) for permanent residency (PR), covering both general and targeted rounds of invitations.
- In the general draw, encompassing 35 tech occupations, a total of 39 invites were extended under the BC PNP Skilled Worker and International Graduate streams, along with their respective Express Entry options, as well as the Entry Level and Semi-Skilled streams.
- Compared to the previous BC PNP general draw on April 3rd, the cutoff score rose once again, with the exception of the entry-level and semi-skilled streams.
- Additionally, 12 invites were allocated to individuals with experience as early childhood educators’ assistants or instructors (NOC 42202).
- Moreover, only 10 applicants with experience in 25 construction-related occupations were selected for British Columbia’s new category-based draw, which was introduced in late 2023.
- Furthermore, 18 profiles with experience in 39 healthcare-related occupations were among those who received invitations to apply for permanent residency.
Most Recent BC Provincial Nominee Program Selection: April 16
| Date | Draw type | Stream | Minimum Score |
Number of invitations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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: Early childhood educators and assistants (NOC 42202) | Skilled Worker, International Graduate (includes EEBC option) | 92 | 12 | |
| Targeting 25 Construction occupations | 97 | 10 | ||
| Targeting 39 Healthcare occupations | 97 | 18 | ||
| Veterinary care | 80 | <5 |
British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program Draw: April 9th
| Date | Draw type | Stream | Minimum Score |
Number of invitations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| April 9, 2024 | Childcare: Early childhood educators and assistants (NOC 42202) | Skilled Worker, International Graduate (includes EEBC option) | 90 | 9 |
| Targeting 25 Construction occupations | 95 | 13 | ||
| Targeting 39 Healthcare occupations | 95 | 19 | ||
| Targeting 35 tech occupations | 116 | 46 | ||
| Veterinary care | 80 | <5 |
British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BC PNP) Selection: April 3
| Date | Draw type | Stream | Minimum Score |
Number of invitations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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: Early childhood educators and assistants (NOC 42202) | Skilled Worker, International Graduate (includes EEBC option) | 90 | 18 | |
| Targeting 25 Construction occupations | 95 | 10 | ||
| Targeting 39 Healthcare occupations | 90 | 25 |
The processing time for BC PNP varies depending on the category:
- Skills Immigration: Approximately 3 months
- Post-nomination requests: Approximately 3 months
These processing timeframes are calculated based on 80% of cases and start when the BC PNP receives your complete application after it has been selected.
When was the most recent BC PNP draw in 2024?
The latest BC PNP Draw occurred on April 16, 2024, issuing over 79 invitations to apply (ITAs) for permanent residency (PR). This draw targeted 35 tech occupations, early childhood educators, 25 construction occupations, and 39 healthcare occupations.
When is the upcoming BC PNP Draw in 2024?
The next BC PNP draw for 2024 is anticipated to be announced on April 23. It is expected to focus on early childhood educators, 35 tech occupations, 25 construction occupations, and 39 healthcare occupations.
BC conducts draws regularly every week on Tuesday or Wednesday, alternating between general draws and targeted draws for tech/healthcare occupations.
