The British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BC PNP) conducts regular draws to invite eligible candidates to apply for provincial nomination. The British Columbia PNP selects high-scoring candidates by issuing invitations to them. Candidates who meet the cut-off threshold for their category in that draw are invited to apply for a provincial nomination. The most recent BC PNP Draw took place on May 7, 2024. Around 76 invitations to apply (ITAs) for permanent residency (PR) were issued in targeted rounds of invitations.
Table of Contents
- BC PNP Latest Draw
- BC PNP Previous Draw
- Conclusion: BC’s Strategic Immigration Approach
- FAQs: BC PNP Draw 2024
BC PNP Latest Draw: May 7, 2024
Here is an overview of the most recent BC PNP draws, indicating the number of candidates who received invitations to apply for Provincial Nomination Programs in British Columbia. Draws were conducted under the Skill Immigration and Express Entry BC PNP as follows:
| Draw Type | Stream | Minimum Score | Number of Invitations |
| General | Skilled Worker | 131 | 37 |
| Skilled Worker – EEBC option | 131 | ||
| International Graduate | 131 | ||
| International Graduate – EEBC option | 131 | ||
| Express Entry & Semi-Skilled | 107 | ||
| Childcare | Skilled Worker, International Graduate (includes EEBC option) | 90 | 9 |
| Construction | 93 | 9 | |
| Healthcare | 100 | 17 | |
| Veterinary care | 80 | <5 |
BC PNP Previous Draw
Facing a labour shortage, British Columbia is taking a two-pronged approach to attract skilled workers. They’ve directed their Express Entry draws towards crucial occupations like childcare, construction, healthcare, technology, and veterinary care. Additionally, they’ve launched the BC PNP economic pathway, offering a clear path to permanent residency for qualified applicants in these in-demand fields. This initiative aims to address the province’s labour needs and strengthen its economy.
BC PNP Draw for May 2024
The previous draws conducted by British Columbia in May are as follows:
| Date | Draw Type | Stream | Minimum Score | Number of Invitations |
| May 7, 2024 | Childcare | Skilled Worker, International Graduate (includes EEBC option) | 90 | 11 |
| Construction | 93 | 12 | ||
| Healthcare | 100 | 12 | ||
| Tech | 120 | 41 | ||
| Veterinary care | 80 | <5 |
BC PNP Draw for April 2024
A comprehensive list of BC PNP draws conducted in April 2024 so far is as follows.
| Date | Draw Type | Stream | Minimum Score | Number of Invitations |
| April 30, 2024 | General | Skilled Worker | 131 | 47 |
| Skilled Worker – EEBC option | 131 | |||
| International Graduate | 131 | |||
| International Graduate – EEBC option | 131 | |||
| Entry Level and Semi-Skilled | 107 | |||
| Childcare | Skilled Worker, International Graduate (includes EEBC option) | 91 | 9 | |
| Construction | 93 | 9 | ||
| Healthcare | 100 | 9 | ||
| Veterinary care | 80 | <5 | ||
| April 23, 2024 | Childcare | Skilled Worker, International Graduate (includes EEBC option) | 92 | 11 |
| Construction | 95 | 11 | ||
| Healthcare | 100 | 19 | ||
| Tech | 120 | 45 | ||
| Veterinary care | 80 | <5 | ||
| April 16, 2024 | General | Skilled Worker | 132 | 39 |
| Skilled Worker – EEBC option | 132 | |||
| International Graduate | 132 | |||
| International Graduate – EEBC option | 132 | |||
| Entry Level and Semi-Skilled | 107 | |||
| Childcare | Skilled Worker, International Graduate (includes EEBC option) | 92 | 12 | |
| Construction | 97 | 10 | ||
| Healthcare | 97 | 18 | ||
| Veterinary care | 80 | <5 | ||
| April 9, 2024 | Childcare | Skilled Worker, International Graduate (includes EEBC option) | 90 | 9 |
| Construction | 95 | 13 | ||
| Healthcare | 95 | 19 | ||
| Tech | 116 | 46 | ||
| Veterinary care | 80 | <5 | ||
| April 3, 2024 | General | Skilled Worker | 130 | 30 |
| Skilled Worker – EEBC option | 130 | |||
| International Graduate | 130 | |||
| International Graduate – EEBC option | 125 | |||
| Entry Level and Semi-Skilled | 107 | |||
| Childcare | Skilled Worker, International Graduate (includes EEBC option) | 90 | 18 | |
| Construction | 95 | 10 | ||
| Healthcare | 90 | 25 |
BC PNP Draw for March 2024
A comprehensive list of BC PNP draws conducted in March 2024 so far is as follows.
| Date | Draw Type | Stream | Minimum Score | Number of Invitations |
| March 26, 2024 | Childcare | Skilled Worker, International Graduate (includes EEBC option) | 85 | 28 |
| Construction | 90 | 21 | ||
| Healthcare | 85 | 30 | ||
| Tech | 114 | 47 | ||
| Veterinary care | 85 | <5 | ||
| March 19, 2024 | General | Skilled Worker | 125 | 88 |
| Skilled Worker – EEBC option | 125 | |||
| International Graduate | 125 | |||
| International Graduate – EEBC option | 125 | |||
| Entry Level and Semi-Skilled | 98 | |||
| Childcare | Skilled Worker, International Graduate (includes EEBC option) | 80 | 27 | |
| Construction | 85 | 21 | ||
| Healthcare | 80 | 30 | ||
| Veterinary care | 80 | <5 | ||
| March 12, 2024 | Childcare | Skilled Worker, International Graduate (includes EEBC option) | 75 | 54 |
| Construction | 80 | 30 | ||
| Healthcare | 75 | 38 | ||
| Tech | 113 | 65 | ||
| Veterinary care | 75 | <5 | ||
| March 5, 2024 | General | Skilled Worker | 126 | 54 |
| 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) | 70 | 32 | |
| Construction | 80 | 30 | ||
| Healthcare | 70 | 39 | ||
| Veterinary care | 70 | <5 |
BC PNP Draw for February 2024
Check out the BC PNP Draws for February 2024 to discover the latest invitation trends and minimum scores, essential for individuals considering applying for permanent residency in British Columbia.
| Date | Draw type | Stream | Minimum score | Number of invitations |
| February 27, 2024 | Childcare | Skilled Worker, International Graduate (includes EEBC option) | 65 | 45 |
| Construction | 80 | 12 | ||
| Healthcare | 65 | 41 | ||
| Tech | 108 | 90 | ||
| Veterinary care | 65 | <5 | ||
| February 21, 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 | ||
| February 13, 2024 | Childcare | Skilled Worker, International Graduate (includes EEBC option) | 60 | 54 |
| Construction | 75 | 27 | ||
| Healthcare | 60 | 41 | ||
| Tech | 108 | 77 | ||
| Veterinary care | 60 | <5 | ||
| February 06, 2024 | General | Skilled Worker | 122 | 102 |
| Skilled Worker – EEBC option | 122 | |||
| International Graduate | 122 | |||
| International Graduate – EEBC option | 122 | |||
| Entry Level and Semi-Skilled | 97 | |||
| Childcare | Skilled Worker, International Graduate (includes EEBC option) | 60 | 46 | |
| Construction | 75 | 26 | ||
| Healthcare | 60 | 39 | ||
| Veterinary care | 60 | <5 |
BC PNP Draw for January 2024
Check out the table below outlining the BC PNP Draws for January 2024, detailing the draw type, stream, minimum score, and number of invitations for each date.
| Date | Draw type | Stream | Minimum score | Number of invitations |
| January 30, 2024 | Childcare | Skilled Worker, International Graduate (includes EEBC option) | 60 | 49 |
| Construction | 75 | 29 | ||
| Healthcare | 60 | 27 | ||
| Tech | 103 | 89 | ||
| Veterinary care | 60 | <5 | ||
| January 23, 2024 | General | Skilled Worker | 120 | 79 |
| Skilled Worker – EEBC option | 120 | |||
| International Graduate | 120 | |||
| International Graduate – EEBC option | 120 | |||
| Entry Level and Semi-Skilled | 98 | |||
| Childcare | Skilled Worker, International Graduate (includes EEBC option) | 60 | 66 | |
| Construction | 75 | 34 | ||
| Healthcare | 60 | 36 | ||
| Veterinary care | 60 | <5 | ||
| January 16, 2024 | Childcare | Skilled Worker, International Graduate (includes EEBC option) | 60 | 53 |
| Construction | 75 | 20 | ||
| Healthcare | 60 | 29 | ||
| Tech | 103 | 91 | ||
| Veterinary care | 60 | <5 | ||
| January 10, 2024 | General | Skilled Worker | 120 | 110 |
| Skilled Worker – EEBC option | 120 | |||
| International Graduate | 120 | |||
| International Graduate – EEBC option | 120 | |||
| Entry Level and Semi-Skilled | 100 | |||
| Childcare | Skilled Worker, International Graduate (includes EEBC option) | 60 | 113 | |
| Construction | 75 | 74 | ||
| Healthcare | 60 | 75 | ||
| Veterinary care | 60 | <5 |
Conclusion: BC’s Strategic Immigration Approach
The province of British Columbia offers its residents an exceptional quality of life and enhanced prospects for career advancement. Each year, the British Columbia province extends invitations to as many as 1,350 skilled workers through the BC PNPs nominee programs.
The inclusion of 35 tech occupations in the general draw highlights British Columbia’s commitment to attracting skilled professionals in emerging and innovative fields. Moreover, the introduction of a category-based draw for construction occupations and the emphasis on early childhood educators and healthcare occupations demonstrate the province’s nuanced approach in addressing diverse labour market demands.
As British Columbia continues to refine and optimize its Provincial Nominee Program, these draws serve as a testament to the province’s strategic immigration policies, aiming to foster economic growth, address specific labour shortages, and welcome individuals who can contribute meaningfully to the community.
FAQs: BC PNP Draw 2024
Following are some of the frequently asked questions and answers related to BC PNP Draw:
Q. When was the most recent BC PNP draw conducted?
A. The most recent BC PNP draw was conducted on May 7, 2024.
Q. How many invitations were issued in the most recent BC PNP draw?
A. The BC PNP issued over 76 invitations to apply for permanent residency in targeted invitation rounds.
Q. What is the processing time for BC PNP 2024?
A. The estimated processing time for BC PNP nomination applications is 2 to 3 months for Express Entry BC and Skills Immigration.
Q. Do I need IELTS for BC PNP?
A. The BC PNP accepts specific language tests for assessing language proficiency. The following tests are accepted: International English Language Testing System, Canadian English Language Proficiency Index Program, Test d’évaluation de français and the Test de connaissance du français.
Q. What factors influence the frequency and focus of BC PNP draws?
A. BC PNP draws are influenced by various factors, including evolving labour market demands, regional priorities, and changes in immigration policies. The province adjusts its draw criteria to address specific needs and optimize its immigration program.
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