BC invited up to 218 skilled candidates under the BC PNP

On February 6, 2024, the Government of British Columbia held new invitation draws under the British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BCPNP) and issued invitations to apply to qualified and skilled candidates with work experience in healthcare, childcare, construction, and veterinary care occupations.

In the general draw, the province invited 102 candidates. The minimum score for candidates invited to this draw was 97 points. BC issued 46 ITAs to candidates under the childcare-targeted draw for early childhood educators (NOC 42202).

In the Healthcare-targeted draw, British Columbia invited 39 candidates who scored 60 points. The province also issued 26 invitations to candidates working in the construction sector.

Furthermore, up to five invitations have been issued to candidates working in veterinary care occupations. In total, British Columbia issued up to 218 ITAs in this draw. This year, British Columbia has already invited up to 1,222 candidates.

Targeted invitations to apply for Skills Immigration streams may be based on one or more of the following factors:

Education - the level, field, and place where the education was completed.
Eligible professional designations in British Columbia.
Language skills.
Occupation.
The duration and level of work experience.
Salary or skill level of job offer.
They intend to live, work, and settle in a specific region.
Strategic priorities are factors that address specific labor market needs in British Columbia or offer support for government pilot projects and initiatives.

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