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.
