British Columbia holds an Immigration Draw and Invites 346 candidates

March 08, 2019

British Columbia conducted a fresh draw on March 5 to attract international graduates and skilled workers in five provincial streams. It issued 346 invitations in the first BC draw covering all programs since Feb 12. The skilled workers required A score of 89 for the direct provincial and Express Entry streams. Additionally, the requirement for International graduates in both streams was 97 points. For the semi-skilled and entry-level workers, it was 69 points only.

British Columbia holds an Immigration Draw and Invites 346 candidates

Details of the March 5 Immigration Draw

Date	Category	Minimum Score	Invitations Issued
05-March-2019	EEBC – Skilled Worker	89	Total: 346
	EEBC – International Graduate	97
	SI – Skilled Worker	89
	SI – International Graduate	97
	SI – Entry-Level Semi-Skilled	69

In the previous draw of the province held on Feb 26, the BC PNP Tech Pilot 36 issued invitations. The minimum score requirement for both streams was 85 points. Also, the International graduates needed only 94 points in it.

Details of the February 26 Immigration Draw

Date	Category	Minimum Score	Invitations Issued
26-February-19	EEBC – Skilled Worker	85	Total: 36
	EEBC – International Graduate	94
	SI – Skilled Worker	85
	SI – International Graduate	94

There was an extension in the BC PNP Tech Pilot into 2019 after its launch in 2017. Presently it covers 29 target occupations and also has relaxed requirements.

The PNP specifically has an aim to attract technology workers. The province has a flourishing technology focus and is associated with several big names of the technology world.

The Tech Pilot Job Requirements are:

• A Job offer for any of the target occupations

• This Job-offer should be for the one-year duration and finally

• Additionally, it must be valid for 120 days at the time of applying

The 29 Target Occupations in the Tech Pilot

NOC Code	Job Title
0131	Telecommunication carriers managers
0213	Computer and information systems managers
0512	Managers – publishing, motion pictures, broadcasting and performing arts
2131	Civil engineers
2132	Mechanical engineers
2133	Electrical and electronics engineers
2134	Chemical engineers
2147	Computer engineers (except software engineers and designers)
2171	Information systems analysts and consultants
2172	Database analysts and data administrators
2173	Software engineers and designers
2174	Computer programmers and interactive media developers
2175	Web designers and developers
2221	Biological technologists and technicians
2241	Electrical and electronics engineering technologists and technicians
2242	Electronic service technicians (household and business equipment)
2243	Industrial instrument technicians and mechanics
2281	Computer network technicians
2282	User support technicians
2283	Information systems testing technicians
5121	Authors and writers
5122	Editors
5125	Translators, terminologists and interpreters
5224	Broadcast technicians
5225	Audio and video recording technicians
5227	Support occupations in motion pictures, broadcasting, photography and the performing arts
5226	Other technical and coordinating occupations in motion pictures, broadcasting and the performing arts
5241	Graphic designers and illustrators
6221	Technical sales specialists – wholesale trade

Details

After achieving the provincial nomination there is an effective guarantee of selection in the Express Entry owing to the addition of 600 CRS points.

The Program also publishes the necessary scores for immigrants to get the invitation under its programs. The score requirement for global graduates is 30 points lower than a skilled worker in both the Express Entry and also in the provincial stream. Finally, it is low for entry-level/semi-skilled workers.

Score requirement for Guaranteed Invitation

Category	Guaranteed Registration Score
Express Entry BC – Skilled Worker	135
Express Entry BC – International Graduate	105
Skills Immigration – Skilled Worker	135
Skills Immigration – International Graduate	105
Skills Immigration – Entry Level and Semi-Skilled	95