British Columbia PNP Draw – 157 Candidates Invited for PR on June 6, 2023

On June 6, 2023, the most recent British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BC PNP) draw took place, resulting in the issuance of over 157 invitations for individuals to apply for permanent residency. Specifically, this draw focused on targeted selections.

Out of the total invitations extended, a significant portion of 112 invitations was specifically allocated for individuals with BC PNP profiles associated with occupations in the technology sector. These targeted draws aimed to attract skilled individuals in the tech industry who possess the qualifications and experience required for permanent residency in British Columbia.

In addition, the recent BC PNP draw on June 6, 2023, included 21 invitations specifically aimed at individuals with experience as Early Childhood Educators and assistants. These invitations were intended to attract skilled professionals in the field of early childhood education who are seeking permanent residency in British Columbia.

Furthermore, 24 invitations were targeted toward profiles in 39 different healthcare-related occupations.

It is noteworthy that the cutoff score for eligibility remained consistent across all categories, maintaining parity with the previous targeted BC PNP general draw. This ensured fairness and equal opportunities for all applicants, regardless of their chosen occupation or field of expertise.

Number of Invitations Issued on This BC PNP Draw

In the BC PNP draw held on June 6, the following invitations were issued:

Skilled Worker, International Graduate Stream:

• 112 invitations were targeted at Tech Occupations.

Skilled Worker, International Graduate Stream:

• 24 invitations were targeted at Healthcare NOCs/occupations.

Skilled Worker, International Graduate Stream:

• 21 invitations were targeted at NOC 42202 – Childcare: Early childhood educators and Assistants.

Skilled Worker, International Graduate Stream:

• Less than 5 invitations were targeted at NOCs 31103 and 32104 (Other priority occupations).

Please note that the cutoff score for the Skilled Worker, International Graduate Stream was 60 for all the targeted categories.

Processing Time for Applications Under British Columbia PNP Draw

The processing time for applications under the British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BC PNP) is as follows:

Skills Immigration:

The processing time for Skills Immigration applications is approximately 3 months. This timeframe starts from the moment the BC PNP receives the complete application after being selected in a draw.

Post-Nomination Requests:

The processing time for post-nomination requests is also around 3 months. Similar to Skills Immigration, this timeframe begins once the BC PNP has received the complete application after being drawn.

It is important to note that these processing timeframes are based on 80% of cases and serve as an estimate. The actual processing time may vary depending on individual circumstances and the complexity of the application.