BC PNP conducted its latest draw on 6th February, 2024 and invited 217 applicants.

07-02-24

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BC PNP conducted its latest draw on 6th February, 2024 and invited 217 applicants.

In the latest BC PNP draw, the province of British Columbia issued 217 invitations. On February 6, 2024, the fifth BC PNP draw of the year took place. To fill the British Columbia PNP labour market need, the draw was focused on entry-level and semi-skilled candidates, skilled workers, international graduates (including those with EEBC options), and workers in occupations like childcare, construction, healthcare, and veterinary care. The BC PNP draws had scores ranging from 60 to 75 for the targeted draw and from 97 to 122 for the general draw.

The invited candidates have 30 days to complete and submit their nomination forms. British Columbia established the BC PNP economic pathway to attract skilled labour, providing a pathway for those seeking permanent residence in Canada.

Illustrated below is a tabular representation of BC PNP Draw latest:

Date	Draw type	Stream	Minimum Score	Number of invitations
February 6th, 2024	General	Skilled Worker	122	102
		Skilled Worker -EEBC Option	122
		International Graduate	122
		International Graduate – EEBC Option	122
		Entry Level and Semi-Skilled	97
	Childcare	Skilled Worker, International Graduate (includes EEBC option)	60	46
	Construction		75	26
	Healthcare		60	39
	Veterinary care		60	<5

BC PNP draw history

The previous draw for the BC PNP draws 2024 took place on January 30, 2024. This was the fourth draw of 2024. It was a targeted draw where 198 invites were shared in total. The score for the BC PNP draw varied from 60 to 103.

Illustratedbelow is the table showing the BC PNP draw history:

Date	Draw Type	Stream	Minimum Score	Number of Invitations
January 30, 2024	Childcare	Skilled Worker, International Graduate (includes EEBC option)	60	49
	Construction		75	29
	Healthcare		60	27
	Tech		103	89
	Veterinary Care		60	<5

What are the eligibility criteria to apply for skilled workers?

The following are the requirements for eligibility in the Skilled Worker Stream:

1. The candidate needs to have a full-time, permanent work offer with no expiration date from a B.C. company (indeterminate).

2. The applicant must meet the requirements for the position for which they have been offered and have a job that falls within NOC (National Occupational Classification) categories 0, 1, 2, or 3.

3. A minimum of two years of full-time experience in NOC categories 0, 1, 2, or 3 (or an equivalent amount of experience).

4. You must fulfil the minimal standards for linguistic proficiency.

5. The wage rates in British Columbia for the occupation should be in line with your offer.

6. Give evidence of your ability to support yourself and any dependents financially.

7. Your employer must accept your application and fulfil specific conditions.

How to apply for BC PNP?

Applicants must take the following steps to apply for the British Columbia PNP:

1. Confirm your eligibility

2. Register online

3. Watch for the invitation to apply (ITA).

4. Send the PNP fee and all other documentation as soon as you receive the ITA, then wait for the nomination.

5. After being nominated, apply for permanent residency in Canada.

You can contact Aptech Visa at the number listed (7503832132) to speak with one of our British Columbia experts. Additionally, you can email us at info@aptechvisa.com. to remain informed about all the latest BC PNP news. You may also go to www.aptechvisa.com. to obtain additional information.