British Columbia releases Province nominations

Four Provincial Nominee Programs (PNPs) nominated applicants for immigration this week.

The candidates were selected based on their work history, ability to obtain a job, and overall eligibility for provincial immigration.

To allocate eligibility points to immigration candidates, each PNP utilizes a different scoring system, called the Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) if a stream is in line with the federal Express Entry system. These scores are best understood in the context of a particular PNP and are not generally comparable.

Results of provincial immigration: September 6–13, 2024

British Columbia

The British Columbia PNP (BCPNP) extended invitations to applicants under the Skilled Worker International Graduate stream on September 10. This draw, which was in line with the Express Entry British Columbia (EEBC) option, sought applicants with professional expertise in high-demand fields that the government is looking to fill.

Under this draw, candidates’ cut-off scores varied according on their level of professional experience:

• To be invited, childcare providers had to score at least 83 (30 invitations were sent);
• To be invited, construction workers had to receive a minimum score of 89 (19 invitations were sent out);
• To be invited, healthcare workers had to receive a minimum score of 99 (18 invitations were sent);
• To be invited, tech workers had to score at least 117 (84 invitations were sent out); and
• For veterinary care personnel to be invited, a minimum score of 80 was required (at least one invitation was given).

Here is a list of occupations in high demand in British Columbia.