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British Columbia issues 346 Invitations to Apply for Canada Permanent Residency

Fri, Jun 09 2017

British Columbia has invited 346 candidates under its provincial program British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program. The candidates have been invited from skilled workers and international graduates categories of BCPNP.

On June 7, 2017 a total of 346 Invitations to apply (ITAs) have been issued to candidates in five sub-categories managed through the Skills Immigration Registration System (SIRS). Successful applicants for provincial nomination receive a provincial nomination certificate, and may then apply to the federal government for Canadian permanent resident status.

The Invitations to Apply (ITAs) under British Columbia PNP are as follows:

Stream/category	Minimum score	Number of invitations	Aligned with Express Entry?
Express Entry BC – Skilled Worker	82	75	Yes
Express Entry BC – International Graduate	77	43	Yes
Skills Immigration – Skilled Worker	76	108	No
Skills Immigration – International Graduate	72	93	No
Skills Immigration – Entry Level and Semi-Skilled	50	27	No

British Columbia PNP Program

British Columbia offers PNP program with different categories for those who want work, live and contribute in the province. Its economy is majorly based on the natural resources. British Columbia is the westernmost province of the Canada. The BC PNP is an economic immigration program designed to attract and retain foreign workers and entrepreneurs for high-demand occupations in BC under Skills Immigration and Entrepreneur Immigration streams, respectively.

The highest demanding occupations in British Columbia are:

Occupation	NOC Code
Retailer and Wholesale Trade Manager	NOC 0621
Insurance, real estate and financial brokerage managers	NOC 0121
Restaurant and Food Service Managers	NOC 0631
Construction Managers	NOC 0711
Corporate Sales Manager	NOC 0601
Banking, Credit and Other Investment Managers	NOC 0122
Financial Managers	NOC 0111
Senior Managers- Financial, Communications & Other Business Services	NOC 0013
Computer & Information Manages	NOC 0213
Facility Operation & Maintenance Managers	NOC 0714
Senior Managers- Trade, Broadcasting & Other	NOC 0015
Human Resources Manager	NOC 0112
Accommodation Service Manager	NOC 0632
Managers in Social, Community & Correctional Services	NOC 0423
Managers in Transportation	NOC 0731
Engineering Managers	NOC 0211
Administrator-post-secondary & vocational training	NOC 0421
Financial Auditors & Accountants	NOC 1111
Information Systems Analysts & Consultants	NOC 2171
Computer Programmers & Interactive Media Developers	NOC 2174
College & Other Vocational Instructors	NOC 4021
University Professors & Lecturers	NOC 4011
Other Financial Officers	NOC 1114
Software Engineers & Designers	NOC 2173
Civil Engineers	NOC 2131
Mechanical Engineers	NOC 2132
Authors & Writers	NOC 5121
Social Workers	NOC 4152
Architects	NOC 2151
Psychologists	NOC 4151

You can apply for British Columbia PNP by filling the Free Assessment Form, you will get a call from the expert who will guide you on the most appropriate program for you.

2 Comments.

Posted By : Monika
What is the qualification requirement for university lecture NOC 4011
20/08/2017 07:10 am

Posted By : Annonymous
I have completed Bsc. (Hons) Computer Systems & Networking.Currently working as System Administrator with more than 12 years industrial experience. WES Evaluation & IELTS Done. IELTS Results - Reading 5.0, Speaking 5.5, Writing 5.5, Listning 6.0 Age 42 Can you Explain any Possibility to select for Provincial Nominee Program, Waiting for your reply to get your consultation...
05/09/2017 13:27 pm