- The most recent BC PNP draw, held on March 26, saw over 126 invitations issued for permanent residency (PR) through targeted rounds of invitations.
- Specifically, in a targeted draw focusing on 35 tech occupations, a total of 47 invitations were sent out across both the Express Entry and BC PNP Skills Immigration streams, as well as the Entry Level and Semi-Skilled streams.
- Additionally, 28 invitations were extended to individuals with experience as early childhood educators’ assistants or instructors (NOC 42202).
- Furthermore, only 21 applicants with experience in 25 construction-related occupations were invited under British Columbia’s new category-based draw, introduced in late 2023.
- Moreover, 30 profiles, showcasing experience in 39 healthcare-related occupations, received invitations to apply for permanent residency.
- It’s worth noting that the cutoff score witnessed a significant increase across all targeted draws compared to the previous BC PNP targeted draw held on March 12.
Newest British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program Draw: March 26th
| Date | Draw type | Stream | Minimum Score |
Number of invitations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 26, 2024 | Childcare: Early childhood educators and assistants (NOC 42202) | Skilled Worker, International Graduate (includes EEBC option) | 85 | 28 |
| Targeting 25 Construction occupations | 90 | 21 | ||
| Targeting 39 Healthcare occupations | 85 | 30 | ||
| Targeting 35 tech occupations | 114 | 47 | ||
| Veterinary care | 85 | <5 |
Newest British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program Draw: March 12th
| Date | Draw type | Stream | Minimum Score |
Number of invitations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 12, 2024 | Childcare: Early childhood educators and assistants (NOC 42202) | Skilled Worker, International Graduate (includes EEBC option) | 75 | 54 |
| Targeting 25 Construction occupations | 80 | 30 | ||
| Targeting 39 Healthcare occupations | 75 | 38 | ||
| Targeting 35 tech occupations | 113 | 65 | ||
| Veterinary care | 75 | <5 |
Newest British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program Draw: March 5th
| Date | Draw type | Stream | Minimum Score |
Number of invitations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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: Early childhood educators and assistants (NOC 42202) | Skilled Worker, International Graduate (includes EEBC option) | 70 | 32 | |
| Targeting 25 Construction occupations | 80 | 30 | ||
| Targeting 39 Healthcare occupations | 70 | 39 | ||
| Veterinary care | 70 | <5 |
Processing times for British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BC PNP) are as follows:
| Skills Immigration | 3 Months |
| Post-nomination requests | 3 Months |
These processing timeframes are based on 80% of cases and commence when the BC PNP receives your complete application after being drawn.
When was the most recent BC PNP draw in 2024?
The latest BC PNP draw occurred on March 26, 2024, wherein over 126 invitations to apply (ITAs) for permanent residency (PR) were issued. This draw targeted 35 tech occupations, early childhood educators, 25 construction occupations, and 39 healthcare occupations.
When is the next BC PNP Draw in 2024?
The upcoming BC PNP draw for 2024 is scheduled to be announced on April 2. It is expected to consist of general and targeted rounds of invitations, encompassing early childhood educators, 35 tech occupations, 25 construction occupations, and 39 healthcare occupations.
BC conducts draws regularly every week, typically on Tuesdays or Wednesdays. These draws alternate between general draws and targeted draws focusing on tech and healthcare occupations.
