Canadian province British Columbia has issued invitations to 494 candidates in the latest two draws held on February 16. British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program issued 459 invitations across 4 streams whereas, in the NOC-specific draw, 35 invites issued through four streams with the lowest score of 120.

The BC PNP targeted applicants from different categories specifically Skilled Worker, International graduates, and Entry Level and Semi-skilled workers. The lowest score for this draw varied subject to the subdivision and ranged between 85 and 104 points.

Since March 2020, The BC PNP has suspended 31 professions from weekly draws due to the covid-19 crisis. Those occupations were considered for the first time in the general draw on February 16.

Overview of Draw	CRS
Category	Minimum Score
SI – Skilled Worker	98
SI – International Graduate	94
SI – Entry Level and Semi-Skilled	85
EEBC – Skilled Worker	104
EEBC – International Graduate	94
Total	459

Simultaneously, B.C. procured the strange stage of conducting a second draw targeting two NOC codes: 0621 for Retail and Wholesale Trade Managers and 0631 for Restaurant and Food Service Managers.

More reasons to apply for British Columbia in Canada are:

BC PNP nomination is an assurance of an Express Entry candidate being called by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada [IRCC] to apply for Canada PR.
The BC PNP Tech Pilot is an advanced Canada immigration pathway for immigrants with tech skills for Canadian permanent residence application.
An Express Entry candidate that can secure a BC PNP nomination will spontaneously get extra 600 CRS points, thus increasing their profile score to the Express Entry pool.

BC PNP Draws in 2021
*Date*	*Invitations issued*	*Categories*	*Particulars*
5-Jan-21	168	SI and EEBC	Certain occupations excluded.
12-Jan-21	80	SI and EEBC	Tech Pilot draw
19-Jan-21	195	SI and EEBC	Certain occupations excluded.
26-Jan-21	81	SI and EEBC	Tech Pilot draw
2-Feb-21	208	SI and EEBC	Certain occupations excluded.
2-Feb-21	8	EI	Base Category
9-Feb-21	74	SI and EEBC	Tech Pilot draw

Canada’s Immigration Goal for 2020-2022

Canada has prepared a plan to welcome more than one million residents in the next two years. The BC PNP aims to draw international employees who’re in extreme demand in the region and who want to nurture to be everlasting residents in Canada.

If you are looking to work, visit or settle in Canada, connect with IRCC approved Rao Consultants for a single-window solution.