Latest BC PNP Draw: Canada Invited 372 Candidates for PR on January 10, 2024

On January 10, 2024, the first British Columbia (BC) PNP draw of the year occurred. In this draw, 372 invitations for permanent residency were issued. These invitations were distributed through both general and targeted draws, encompassing a range of profiles. In the general draw, a total of 110 invites were sent out, including those under the Express Entry, BC PNP Skills Immigration streams, and Entry Level and Semi-Skilled streams.

In the recent general draw, the cutoff score increased by 4-5 points across all streams compared to the previous round on December 12, 2023.

Additionally, 113 invitations were issued to profiles with experience as early childhood educators’ assistants or instructors (NOC 42202).

Moreover, British Columbia’s new category-based draw invited only 74 applicants with experience in 25 construction-related occupations.

Furthermore, 75 profiles, featuring experience in 39 healthcare-related occupations, received invitations to apply for permanent residency.

Key Details of January 10, 2024, British Columbia PNP Draw

Draw Type	Stream	Minimum Score	Number of Invitations
General	Skilled Worker	120	110
General	Skilled Worker: Express Entry option	120	–
General	International Graduate	120	–
General	International Graduate: Express Entry option	120	–
General	Entry-Level and Semi-Skilled	100	–
Childcare: Early childhood educators and assistants (NOC 42202)	Skilled Worker, International Graduate (includes EEBC option)	60	113
Targeting 25 Construction occupations	–	75	74
Targeting 39 Healthcare occupations	–	60	75
Veterinary Care	–	60	<5

This table summarizes the key details of the January 10, 2024, British Columbia PNP draw, including draw types, streams, minimum scores, and the number of invitations issued.

Expected Draw Schedule for British Columbia PNP 2024

The upcoming BC PNP draw in 2024 is anticipated to be announced on January 16 or 17. It is expected to be a targeted draw, focusing on 35 tech occupations, early childhood educators, 25 construction occupations, and 39 healthcare occupations.

BC PNP Draws are typically conducted every week on either Tuesday or Wednesday. The draws include a rotation of general draws and targeted draws for specific sectors such as tech and healthcare.

List of 25 Eligible Construction Occupations with NOC Codes:

1. Landscape and Horticulture Technicians and Specialists – 22114
2. Sheet Metal Workers – 72102
3. Boilermakers – 72103
4. Structural Metal and Platework Fabricators and Fitters – 72104
5. Ironworkers – 72105
6. Welders and Related Machine Operators – 72106
7. Electricians (except Industrial and Power System) – 72200
8. Industrial Electricians – 72201
9. Plumbers – 72300
10. Steamfitters, Pipefitters, and Sprinkler System Installers – 72301
11. Gas Fitters – 72302
12. Carpenters – 72310
13. Cabinetmakers – 72311
14. Bricklayers – 72320
15. Construction Millwrights and Industrial Mechanics – 72400
16. Heavy-Duty Equipment Mechanics – 72401
17. Heating, Refrigeration, and Air Conditioning Mechanics – 72402
18. Crane Operators – 72500
19. Concrete Finishers – 73100
20. Tile setters – 73101
21. Plasterers, Drywall Installers, Finishers, and Lathers – 73102
22. Roofers and Shinglers – 73110
23. Glaziers – 73111
24. Painters and Decorators (except Interior Decorators) – 73112
25. Floor Covering Installers – 73113

Eligible Healthcare-Related Occupations with NOC Codes in the Latest BC PNP Draw

1. Managers in Health Care – 30010
2. Specialists in Clinical and Laboratory Medicine – 31100
3. Specialists in Surgery – 31101
4. General Practitioners and Family Physicians – 31102
5. Dentists – 31110
6. Audiologists and Speech-Language Pathologists – 31112
7. Pharmacists – 31120
8. Dietitians and Nutritionists – 31121
9. Psychologists – 31200
10. Chiropractors – 31201
11. Physiotherapists – 31202
12. Occupational Therapists – 31203
13. Kinesiologists and Other Professional Occupations in Therapy and Assessment – 31204
14. Other Professional Occupations in Health: Diagnosing and Treating – 31209
15. Nursing Coordinators and Supervisors – 31300
16. Registered Nurses and Registered Psychiatric Nurses – 31301
17. Nurse Practitioners – 31302
18. Physician Assistants, Midwives, and Allied Health Professionals – 31303
19. Licensed Practical Nurses – 32101
20. Paramedical Occupations – 32102
21. Respiratory Therapists, Clinical Perfusionists, and Cardiopulmonary Technologists – 32103
22. Other Technical Occupations in Therapy and Assessment – 32109
23. Denturists – 32110
24. Dental Hygienists and Dental Therapists – 32111
25. Dental Technologists and Technicians – 32112
26. Medical Laboratory Technologists – 32120
27. Medical Radiation Technologists – 32121
28. Medical Sonographers – 32122
29. Cardiology Technologists and Electrophysiological Diagnostic Technologists – 32123
30. Pharmacy Technicians – 32124
31. Other Medical Technologists and Technicians – 32129
32. Traditional Chinese Medicine Practitioners and Acupuncturists – 32200
33. Dental Assistants and Dental Laboratory Assistants – 33100
34. Medical Laboratory Assistants and Related Technical Occupations – 33101
35. Nurse Aides, Orderlies, and Patient Service Associates – 33102
36. Pharmacy Technical Assistants and Pharmacy Assistants – 33103
37. Social Workers – 41300
38. Therapists in Counselling and Related Specialized Therapies – 41301
39. Social and Community Service Workers – 42201

List of 35 Eligible Tech Occupations with NOC Codes:

1. Telecommunication Carriers Managers – 10030
2. Computer and Information Systems Managers – 20012
3. Physicists and Astronomers – 21100
4. Mathematicians, Statisticians, and Actuaries – 21210
5. Data Scientists – 21211
6. Cybersecurity Specialists – 21220
7. Business Systems Specialists – 21221
8. Information Systems Specialists – 21222
9. Database Analysts and Data Administrators – 21223
10. Computer Systems Developers and Programmers – 21230
11. Software Engineers and Designers – 21231
12. Software Developers and Programmers – 21232
13. Web Designers – 21233
14. Web Developers and Programmers – 21234
15. Civil Engineers – 21300
16. Mechanical Engineers – 21301
17. Electrical and Electronics Engineers – 21310
18. Computer Engineers (except Software Engineers and Designers) – 21311
19. Chemical Engineers – 21320
20. Other Professional Engineers – 21399
21. Biological Technologists and Technicians – 22110
22. Computer Network and Web Technicians – 22220
23. User Support Technicians – 22221
24. Information Systems Testing Technicians – 22222
25. Electrical and Electronics Engineering Technologists and Technicians – 22310
26. Industrial Instrument Technicians and Mechanics – 22312
27. Managers: Publishing, Motion Pictures, Broadcasting, and Performing Arts – 50011
28. Authors and Writers (except Technical) – 51111
29. Technical Writers – 51112
30. Producers, Directors, Choreographers, and Related Occupations – 51120
31. Other Technical and Coordinating Occupations in Motion Pictures, Broadcasting, and the Performing Arts – 52119
32. Broadcast Technicians – 52112
33. Audio and Video Recording Technicians – 52113
34. Graphic Designers and Illustrators – 52120
35. Motion Pictures, Broadcasting, Photography, and Performing Arts Assistants and Operators – 53111