British Columbia Invites 370+ to Apply for PNP Nomination

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
	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

What is the skilled worker stream of BC PNP?

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.

What is the international graduate stream of British Columbia PNP?

BC PNP’s international graduate stream is for those who have graduated from a university or college in Canada within the last 3 years.

Which occupations come under BC PNP targeted draws for childcare?

Skilled workers with a job offer under NOC 42202 Early childhood educators and assistants are eligible under childcare targeted draws.

Which occupations come under BC PNP targeted draws for construction?

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

Which occupations come under BC PNP targeted draws for healthcare?

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

Which occupations come under BC PNP targeted draws for veterinary care?

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 -

NOC 31103 Veterinarians
NOC 32104 Animal health technologists and veterinary technicians

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.

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British Columbia Invites 370+ to Apply for PNP Nomination

What is the skilled worker stream of BC PNP?

What is the international graduate stream of British Columbia PNP?

Which occupations come under BC PNP targeted draws for childcare?

Which occupations come under BC PNP targeted draws for construction?

Which occupations come under BC PNP targeted draws for healthcare?

Which occupations come under BC PNP targeted draws for veterinary care?

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