British Columbia Immigration Draw: 378 Candidates Invited to Apply

British Columbia immigration officials conducted the latest draw for the British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program on September 27, 2017.

The draw saw 377 candidates invited to apply for British Columbia immigration through provincial programs and Canada Express Entry.

The minimum score for skilled workers was 73 points, with 67 points required by international graduates and 40 for entry level and semi-skilled workers.

The invitation numbers included a technology-only draw that took place on October 4, 2017.

The previous B.C. PNP draw saw 378 new candidates invited to apply via the province’s numerous streams.

The draw was dated September 13, 2017, but the numbers also included a technology-only draw on September 20, 2017, according to the B.C. immigration website.

Both of the province’s skilled worker categories saw minimum scores of 73, while international graduates required a minimum score of 67. Entry level and semi-skilled workers required a score of 40 or more.

British Columbia immigration recently launch the B.C. PNP Tech Pilot aimed at attracting skilled workers in 32 specific technology occupations.

It has been conducting specific B.C. PNP draws aimed at technology workers since May 2017.

The change is evidence of how the province is positioning itself to benefit from technology workers looking for alternatives to the U.S. under Donald Trump’s presidency.

A coveted provincial nomination effectively guarantees selection under the Canada Express Entry System, worth 600 Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) points. Canada has not seen a draw with a minimum points score above 500 in the whole of 2017.

The B.C. PNP publishes the scores immigrants need to guarantee an invitation for Canada immigration under its programs.

The score needed for an international graduate is 30 points below a skilled worker under both the Canada Express Entry and provincial stream.

For entry-level and semi-skilled workers, that score is lower again.

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