Key Highlights:
- Overview
- The Latest BC PNP Draw
- Detailed Breakdown
- Create Your BC PNP Profile
- Approved BC PNP Candidates
- Nomination Through EEBC
In the first PNP draw of 2021, British Columbia invites 168 candidates.
Candidates approved by the BC PNP at the provincial level can apply for permanent residency in Canada. A total of 168 ITAs were issued in the draw held on 5 January 2021.
The Latest BC PNP Draw
Invitations to apply were issued in the latest British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BC PNP) through the Skills Immigration (SI) and the Express Entry BC (EEBC) streams.
Subcategories followed under this draw were Skilled Worker, International Graduates, Entry-Level and Semi-Skilled.
Detailed Breakdown of Subcategories
Here is a detailed breakdown of subcategories along with the minimum scores that were required to qualify.
Skills Immigration & Express Entry BC
|
Date |
Number of Invitations |
Category |
Minimum Score |
Other Considerations |
January 5, 2021 |
168
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SI - Skilled Worker |
95 |
Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on B.C. businesses. The following NOCs were excluded: 0621, 0631, 0632, 0651, 3236, 6211, 6311, 6313, 6321, 6322, 6341, 6421, 6511, 6512, 6513, 6521, 6522, 6523, 6524, 6525, 6531, 6532, 6533, 6562, 6564, 6611, 6621, 6711, 6721, 6722, 6731 |
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SI - International Graduate |
95 |
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SI - Entry Level and Semi-Skilled |
77 |
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EEBC - Skilled Worker |
99 |
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EEBC - International Graduate |
99 |
2021 Skills Immigration and Express Entry BC draws to date
The pandemic continues to impact certain activities of businesses and industries in British Columbia. Therefore, some occupations were excluded from this draw.
Create Your BC PNP Profile
The first step interested candidates should take is to create a profile through the BC PNP’s online portal. Then Register under the Skills Immigration Registration System (SIRS).
Candidates are then evaluated and issued a score. The scores are based on factors such as level of education, work experience, English proficiency, job location, and salary.
Approved BC PNP Candidates
Approved candidates can use the nomination to apply for permanent residency in Canada with Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC).
Nomination Through EEBC
Receiving nomination through EEBC gives an additional 600 points towards your CRS (Comprehensive Ranking System) score in the Express Entry profile.
In turn, it guarantees that you are bound to receive an Invitation to Apply (ITA) in the next federal Express Entry draw.
Both PNPs and Express Entry are the main pathways for skilled workers to immigrate to Canada.
