BC PNP Draw: Canada Invited 193 Candidates for PR on January 16, 2024

On January 16, the British Columbia BC PNP draw of 2024 distributed over 193 invitations to apply (ITAs) for permanent residency (PR) through specific draws.

In a special BC PNP draw focusing on 35 technical jobs, 91 invitations were extended under both the Express Entry and BC PNP Skills Immigration streams.

The minimum required score decreased by 4 points across all categories in the technology-focused draw when compared to the previous similar invitation round on December 19, 2023.

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Additionally, 53 invitations were extended to individuals with backgrounds as assistants or instructors in early childhood education (NOC 42202).

Furthermore, the new category-based draw for British Columbia saw only 75 applicants with experience in 25 construction-related occupations being invited.

Moreover, 29 profiles with expertise in 39 healthcare-related occupations were also invited to apply for permanent residency.

Complete Overview of January 16 British Columbia PNP Draw

Draw Type	Stream	Minimum Score	Number of Invitations
Childcare: Early childhood educators and assistants (NOC 42202)	Skilled Worker, International Graduate (includes EEBC option)	60	53
Targeting 25 Construction occupations	–	75	20
Targeting 39 Healthcare occupations	–	60	29
Targeting 35 tech occupations	–	103	91
Veterinary care	–	60	Less than 5

This summary provides information on the draw type, associated streams, minimum score requirements, and the number of invitations issued for the January 16 British Columbia PNP Draw.

Prediction of Next British Columbia (BC) PNP Draw

The upcoming BC PNP draw for 2024 is projected to be revealed on January 23. It is anticipated to include both a general draw and targeted draws for early childhood educators, 25 construction occupations, and 39 healthcare occupations.

BC PNP Draws are typically conducted every week on either Tuesday or Wednesday. These draws follow a regular schedule, alternating between general draws and targeted draws focusing on technology and healthcare sectors.

Eligible Construction Occupations

Here is the full list of 25 eligible construction occupations along with their related NOC codes:

1. Landscape and horticulture technicians and specialists – NOC 22114
2. Sheet metal workers – NOC 72102
3. Boilermakers – NOC 72103
4. Structural metal and plate work fabricators and fitters – NOC 72104
5. Ironworkers – NOC 72105
6. Welders and related machine operators – NOC 72106
7. Electricians (except industrial and power system) – NOC 72200
8. Industrial electricians – NOC 72201
9. Plumbers – NOC 72300
10. Steamfitters, pipefitters, and sprinkler system installers – NOC 72301
11. Gas fitters – NOC 72302
12. Carpenters – NOC 72310
13. Cabinetmakers – NOC 72311
14. Bricklayers – NOC 72320
15. Construction millwrights and industrial mechanics – NOC 72400
16. Heavy-duty equipment mechanics – NOC 72401
17. Heating, refrigeration, and air conditioning mechanics – NOC 72402
18. Crane operators – NOC 72500
19. Concrete finishers – NOC 73100
20. Tile setters – NOC 73101
21. Plasterers, drywall installers, finishers, and lathers – NOC 73102
22. Roofers and shinglers – NOC 73110
23. Glaziers – NOC 73111
24. Painters and decorators (except interior decorators) – NOC 73112
25. Floor covering installers – NOC 73113

Selected Healthcare Occupations for British Columbia (BC) PNP Draw

Here is the list of 39 eligible healthcare-related occupations along with their corresponding NOC codes:

1. Managers in health care – NOC 30010
2. Specialists in clinical and laboratory medicine – NOC 31100
3. Specialists in surgery – NOC 31101
4. General practitioners and family physicians – NOC 31102
5. Dentists – NOC 31110
6. Audiologists and speech-language pathologists – NOC 31112
7. Pharmacists – NOC 31120
8. Dietitians and nutritionists – NOC 31121
9. Psychologists – NOC 31200
10. Chiropractors – NOC 31201
11. Physiotherapists – NOC 31202
12. Occupational therapists – NOC 31203
13. Kinesiologists and other professional occupations in therapy and assessment – NOC 31204
14. Other professional occupations in health: diagnosing and treating – NOC 31209
15. Nursing coordinators and supervisors – NOC 31300
16. Registered nurses and registered psychiatric nurses – NOC 31301
17. Nurse practitioners – NOC 31302
18. Physician assistants, midwives, and allied health professionals – NOC 31303
19. Licensed practical nurses – NOC 32101
20. Paramedical occupations – NOC 32102
21. Respiratory therapists, clinical perfusionists, and cardiopulmonary technologists – NOC 32103
22. Other technical occupations in therapy and assessment – NOC 32109
23. Denturists – NOC 32110
24. Dental hygienists and dental therapists – NOC 32111
25. Dental technologists and technicians – NOC 32112
26. Medical laboratory technologists – NOC 32120
27. Medical radiation technologists – NOC 32121
28. Medical sonographers – NOC 32122
29. Cardiology technologists and electrophysiological diagnostic technologists – NOC 32123
30. Pharmacy technicians – NOC 32124
31. Other medical technologists and technicians – NOC 32129
32. Traditional Chinese medicine practitioners and acupuncturists – NOC 32200
33. Dental assistants and dental laboratory assistants – NOC 33100
34. Medical laboratory assistants and related technical occupations – NOC 33101
35. Nurse aides, orderlies, and patient service associates – NOC 33102
36. Pharmacy technical assistants and pharmacy assistants – NOC 33103
37. Social workers – NOC 41300
38. Therapists in counseling and related specialized therapies – NOC 41301
39. Social and community service workers – NOC 42201

List of Tech-Related Occupations

Here is the list of 35 eligible technology-related occupations along with their corresponding NOC codes:

1. Telecommunication carriers managers – NOC 10030
2. Computer and information systems managers – NOC 20012
3. Physicists and astronomers – NOC 21100
4. Mathematicians, statisticians, and actuaries – NOC 21210
5. Data scientists – NOC 21211
6. Cybersecurity specialists – NOC 21220
7. Business systems specialists – NOC 21221
8. Information systems specialists – NOC 21222
9. Database analysts and data administrators – NOC 21223
10. Computer systems developers and programmers – NOC 21230
11. Software engineers and designers – NOC 21231
12. Software developers and programmers – NOC 21232
13. Web designers – NOC 21233
14. Web developers and programmers – NOC 21234
15. Civil engineers – NOC 21300
16. Mechanical engineers – NOC 21301
17. Electrical and electronics engineers – NOC 21310
18. Computer engineers (except software engineers and designers) – NOC 21311
19. Chemical engineers – NOC 21320
20. Other professional engineers – NOC 21399
21. Biological technologists and technicians – NOC 22110
22. Computer network and web technicians – NOC 22220
23. User support technicians – NOC 22221
24. Information systems testing technicians – NOC 22222
25. Electrical and electronics engineering technologists and technicians – NOC 22310
26. Industrial instrument technicians and mechanics – NOC 22312
27. Managers: publishing, motion pictures, broadcasting, and performing arts – NOC 50011
28. Authors and writers (except technical) – NOC 51111
29. Technical writers – NOC 51112
30. Producers, directors, choreographers, and related occupations – NOC 51120
31. Other technical and coordinating occupations in motion pictures, broadcasting, and the performing arts – NOC 52119
32. Broadcast technicians – NOC 52112
33. Audio and video recording technicians – NOC 52113
34. Graphic designers and illustrators – NOC 52120
35. Motion pictures, broadcasting, photography, and performing arts assistants and operators – NOC 53111