Published on : January 12, 2024
Canada’s British Columbia province holds its first round of invitations in 2024.
On January 10, 2024, British Columbia issued around 377 invitations to candidates. Those invited can submit their application to secure a nomination by the province. British Columbia is a part of the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP). The province can nominate candidates to the Canadian Government for their Canada PR visa grant.
The provincial program run by British Columbia is officially the BC PNP (British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program). Those willing to settle in British Columbia as permanent residents can apply through the BC PNP.
The latest BC PNP round of invitations had 5 separate draws. Candidates that met the criteria and had their profiles in the Express Entry system were considered under EEBC (Express Entry British Columbia).
British Columbia PNP - Round of Invitations held on January 10, 2024 Total ITAs: 377 approximately |
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Stream |
Minimum score |
Number of invitations |
General Draw |
● Skilled Worker ● Skilled Worker (EEBC) ● International Graduate ● International Graduate (EEBC) ● Entry Level and Semi-Skilled |
EOI 120
(EOI 110 for Entry Level and Semi-Skilled) |
110 |
Targeted draw: Childcare |
Skilled Worker, International Graduate (includes EEBC) |
EOI 60 |
113 |
Targeted draw: Construction |
Skilled Worker, International Graduate (includes EEBC) |
EOI 75 |
74 |
Target draw: Healthcare |
Skilled Worker, International Graduate (includes EEBC) |
EOI 60 |
75 |
Targeted draw: Veterinary Care |
Skilled Worker, International Graduate (includes EEBC) |
EOI 60 |
<5 |
British Columbia’s Skilled Worker stream is for experienced workers in a skilled occupation. They must have the intention to permanently settle in the province. A minimum 2 years’ work experience in any skilled occupation (NOC TEER 0, 1, 2, or 3) will be needed. The work experience can be acquired in Canada or abroad and must have been within the last 10 years.
BC PNP’s international graduate stream is for those who have graduated from a university or college in Canada within the last 3 years.
Skilled workers with a job offer under NOC 42202 Early childhood educators and assistants are eligible under childcare targeted draws.
Workers in the construction sector must have a trade certificate. They must have a job offer for a full-time job in any of the priority construction occupations.
BC PNP - Priority Construction Occupations:
NOC Code |
Occupation |
NOC 22114 |
Landscape and horticulture technicians and specialists |
NOC 72102 |
Sheet metal workers |
NOC 72103 |
Boilermakers |
NOC 72104 |
Structural metal and platework fabricators and fitters |
NOC 72105 |
Ironworkers |
NOC 72106 |
Welders and related machine operators |
NOC 72200 |
Electricians (except industrial and power system) |
NOC 72201 |
Industrial electricians |
NOC 72300 |
Plumbers |
NOC 72301 |
Steamfitters, pipefitters and sprinkler system installers |
NOC 72302 |
Gas fitters |
NOC 72310 |
Carpenters |
NOC 72311 |
Cabinetmakers |
NOC 72320 |
Bricklayers |
NOC 72400 |
Construction millwrights and industrial mechanics |
NOC 72401 |
Heavy-duty equipment mechanics |
NOC 72402 |
Heating, refrigeration and air conditioning mechanics |
NOC 72500 |
Crane operators |
NOC 73100 |
Concrete finishers |
NOC 73101 |
Tilesetters |
NOC 73102 |
Plasterers, drywall installers and finishers and lathers |
NOC 73110 |
Roofers and shinglers |
NOC 73111 |
Glaziers |
NOC 73112 |
Painters and decorators (except interior decorators) |
NOC 73113 |
Floor covering installers |
Workers who have a job offer in a healthcare occupation might benefit from a targeted invitation to apply.
BC PNP - Priority Healthcare Occupations:
NOC Code |
Occupation |
NOC 30010 |
Managers in health care |
NOC 31100 |
Specialists in clinical and laboratory medicine |
NOC 31101 |
Specialists in surgery |
NOC 31102 |
General practitioners and family physicians |
NOC 31110 |
Dentists |
NOC 31112 |
Audiologists and speech-language pathologists |
NOC 31120 |
Pharmacists |
NOC 31121 |
Dietitians and nutritionists |
NOC 31200 |
Psychologists |
NOC 31201 |
Chiropractors |
NOC 31202 |
Physiotherapists |
NOC 31203 |
Occupational therapists |
NOC 31204 |
Kinesiologists and other professional occupations in therapy and assessment |
NOC 31209 |
Other professional occupations in health diagnosing and treating |
NOC 31300 |
Nursing coordinators and supervisors |
NOC 31301 |
Registered nurses and registered psychiatric nurses |
NOC 31302 |
Nurse practitioners |
NOC 31303 |
Physician assistants, midwives and allied health professionals |
NOC 32101 |
Licensed practical nurses |
NOC 32102 |
Paramedical occupations |
NOC 32103 |
Respiratory therapists, clinical perfusionists and cardiopulmonary technologists |
NOC 32109 |
Other technical occupations in therapy and assessment |
NOC 32110 |
Denturists |
NOC 32111 |
Dental hygienists and dental therapists |
NOC 32112 |
Dental technologists and technicians |
NOC 32120 |
Medical laboratory technologists |
NOC 32121 |
Medical radiation technologists |
NOC 32122 |
Medical sonographers |
NOC 32123 |
Cardiology technologists and electrophysiological diagnostic technologists |
NOC 32124 |
Pharmacy technicians |
NOC 32129 |
Other medical technologists and technicians |
NOC 32200 |
Traditional Chinese medicine practitioners and acupuncturists |
NOC 33100 |
Dental assistants and dental laboratory assistants |
NOC 33101 |
Medical laboratory assistants and related technical occupations |
NOC 33102 |
Nurse aides, orderlies and patient service associates (only health care assistants / health care aides are eligible) |
NOC 33103 |
Pharmacy technical assistants and pharmacy assistants |
NOC 41300 |
Social workers |
NOC 41301 |
Therapists in counselling and related specialized therapies |
NOC 42201 |
Social and community service workers |
Workers with job offers in veterinary care occupations may benefit from targeted selection by BC PNP. Priority veterinary occupations for BC PNP targeted draws are -
The above-listed occupations are not the only ones eligible for targeted selection by the BC PNP. However, proprietary occupations are more likely to receive a targeted invitation.
Find out if you are eligible for BC PNP. Get a complete profile evaluation. Contact Kansas Overseas today.
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