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The British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program invited 326 skilled workers and graduates to apply for a provincial nomination in the latest draw that took place on April 4.<\/p>\n
In this round of invitations, the\u00a0British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BC PNP) issued invitations to\u00a0candidates through its Skills Immigration\u00a0and\u00a0Express Entry\u00a0categories.<\/p>\n
Across all categories, candidates in this draw were invited at lower scores than the\u00a0previous non-tech draw conducted on March 21.<\/p>\n
Candidates who are invited under the\u00a0Express Entry BC: Skilled Worker and Express Entry BC: International Graduate\u00a0may receive 600 additional points under the Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS)\u00a0once their provincial nomination application is deemed successful. This means they may be in a better position\u00a0to receive an Invitation to Apply (ITA) at a later federal Express Entry draw.<\/p>\n
Candidates invited through the Skills Immigration categories\u00a0will\u00a0have their\u00a0applications for permanent residence processed outside the Express Entry system after they receive a nomination from BC.\u00a0<\/p>\n
For individuals interested in immigrating to Canada through the BC PNP, it is important to begin the process by creating an online profile with the BC PNP and complete all sections of the registration form. Once a profile assessed, applicants receive a score based on civil status, education, work experience, and other factors. They are then entered into BC PNP selection pool.<\/p>\n
BC PNP candidates must have an indeterminate, full-time job offer from an employer in the province\u00a0to become eligible for the majority of Canadian immigration categories managed by the BC PNP.<\/p>\n