BC PNP conducted its latest draw on 21st February, 2024 and invited 216 applicants

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BC PNP conducted its latest draw on 21st February, 2024 and invited 216 applicants.

The province of British Columbia sent out 216 invites for the most recent BC PNP draw. The seventh BC PNP draw of the year was held on February 21, 2024. The draw was concentrated on entry-level and semi-skilled candidates, skilled workers, foreign graduates (including those with EEBC choices), and workers in occupations including childcare, construction, healthcare, and veterinary services to address the need for labour in the British Columbia PNP labour market. Scores for the BC PNP draws ranged from 99 to 126 for the general draw and from 60 to 75 for the targeted draw.

The nomination forms must be completed and submitted by the invited candidates within 30 days. To recruit skilled labour and provide a pathway for individuals wishing to get permanent residency in Canada, British Columbia established the BC PNP economic pathway.

A tabular representation of the latest BC PNP Draw is shown below:

Date	Draw type	Stream	Minimum Score	Number of invitations
February 21st, 2024	General	Skilled Worker	126	69
		Skilled Worker -EEBC Option	126
		International Graduate	126
		International Graduate – EEBC Option	126
		Entry Level and Semi-Skilled	99
	Childcare	Skilled Worker, International Graduate (includes EEBC option)	60	70
	Construction		75	32
	Healthcare		60	41
	Veterinary care		60	<5

BC PNP draw history

The previous draw for the BC PNP draws 2024 took place on February 13, 2024. This was the sixth draw of 2024. It was a targeted draw where 203 invites were shared in total. The score for the BC PNP draws varied from 60 to 108.

Illustrated below is the table showing the BC PNP draw history:

Date	Draw Type	Stream	Minimum Score	Number of Invitations
February 13th, 2024	Childcare	Skilled Worker, International Graduate (includes EEBC option)	60	54
	Construction		75	27
	Healthcare		60	41
	Tech		108	77
	Veterinary Care		60	<5

What eligibility requirements are needed to apply for skilled workers?

The prerequisites for admission to the Skilled Worker Stream are as follows:

1. The candidate must have an indefinite full-time, permanent job offer from a business in British Columbia that has no expiration date.

2. The candidate must have a job that fits into one of the NOC (National Occupational Classification) categories 0, 1, 2, or 3 and meet the qualifications for the post for which they have been offered.

3. Two years of full-time experience, or an equivalent level of experience, in NOC categories 0, 1, 2, or 3.

4. You need to meet the requirements for a minimum level of language proficiency.

5. Your offer should be in accordance with the pay rates for the occupation in British Columbia.

6. Provide proof of your financial stability for yourself and any dependents.

7. Your employer needs to approve your application and meet a few requirements.

How to apply for BC PNP?

The following actions must be taken to apply for the PNP in British Columbia:

1. Verify your eligibility

2. Sign up online

3. Await the application invitation (ITA).

4. As soon as you have the ITA, send the PNP fee and all other necessary paperwork, then watch for the nomination.

5. Apply for permanent residence in Canada upon nomination.

Aptech Visa's phone number (7503832132) can be used to reach one of our British Columbia specialists. In addition, you may send us an email at info@aptechvisa.com to receive updates on all the most recent news regarding the BC PNP. You may also visit www.aptechvisa.com to get further details.