British Columbia PNP Draw

British Columbia invited immigration candidates working in the technology sector to apply for a provincial nomination for permanent residence.

The minimum required score for applicants in both subcategories was 80, which represents no change in score from all other tech draws held since mid-June.

British Columbia holds weekly Tech Pilot draws through which candidates with job offers in 29 eligible occupations are invited to apply for a provincial nomination. Launched in 2017, the purpose of the Tech Pilot is to help B.C.’s technology sector recruit IT workers to help address current labour market needs.

To apply for the Skills Immigration or Express Entry BC categories candidates must first create a profile through the BC PNP’s online portal and register under its Skills Immigration Registration System (SIRS).

Express Entry candidates who receive a nomination from British Columbia will be given an additional 600 points toward their Express Entry Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score and are effectively guaranteed an Invitation To Apply (ITA) in a future federal Express Entry draw.

B.C. holds draws through its various PNP categories and streams on a weekly basis. Last week, the province issued 450 provincial nomination invitations in its largest draw this year. September was a busy month for British Columbia, as the province held a total of seven draws in its various PNP categories and streams and invited more than 1,430 immigration candidates.