The British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program invited candidates from 3 skilled worker immigration sub-categories and 2 Express Entry sub-categories.

British Columbia held its weekly Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) draw on October 27.

The British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BC PNP) issued a total of 354 invitations through the Express Entry BC (EEBC) and Skills Immigration streams.

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

The minimum required score for successful candidates was 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 its various PNP categories and streams on a weekly basis.

The largest BC PNP draw of the year was on September 29 when 450 provincial nomination invitations were issued.

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 Provincial Nominee Program (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.

Such individuals are effectively guaranteed an Invitation To Apply (ITA) in a future federal Express Entry draw.