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British Columbia PNP Draw

Nov 25, 2020

B.C. invited 360 immigration candidates to apply for a provincial nomination for permanent residence on November 25.

The British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BC PNP) issued invitations through the Express Entry BC (EEBC) and Skills Immigration streams.

Candidates were invited under the Skilled Worker, Entry Level and Semi-Skilled, and International Graduate subcategories.

The provincial score requirements for successful candidates were as follows:

Skills Immigration: Skilled Worker: 93 points
Skills Immigration: International Graduate: 94 points
Skills Immigration Entry-Level and Semi-Skilled: 75 points
Express Entry BC: Skilled Worker: 92 points:
Express Entry BC: International Graduate: 93 points

B.C. holds draws through two  Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) categories and streams on a weekly basis.

To apply for the Skills Immigration or Express Entry BC categories candidates must first create a profile through the BC PNP’s online portal and register under its Skills Immigration Registration System (SIRS).

Applicants are evaluated and issued a score based on factors such as level of education, work experience, proficiency in English and location of employment.

If an applicant is approved, they can then use their provincial nomination to apply for permanent residence with Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) under the PNP.

Express Entry candidates who receive a nomination from British Columbia will be given an additional 600 points toward their Express Entry Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score.