British Columbia holds PNP draw inviting 195 candidates

British Columbia invited 195 candidates in a recent Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) draw. The minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) scores to receive invitations ranged between 80 and 106 points.

Invitations were sent to candidates in the Skills Immigration (SI) and Express Entry B.C. (EEBC) streams. Candidates who received invitations we part of three categories: Skilled Worker, Entry Level and Semi-Skilled, and International Graduate.

EEBC is for individuals with a valid profile in Canada’s Express Entry system. The SI category is for skilled and semi-skilled workers whose occupations are in high demand in B.C.

The SI category of candidates who received invitations had to have a minimum score as follows:

SI: Skilled Worker – 96

SI: International Graduate – 96

SI: Entry-Level and Semi-Skilled – 80

The EEBC category of candidates who received invitations had to have a minimum score of:

EEBC: Skilled Worker – 106

EEBC: International Graduate - 103

British Columbia PNP categories are managed under B.C.’s Skills Immigration Registration System (SIRS). To apply through SIRS, eligible candidates are required to register an account then they are assigned a score based on factors such as education, work experience, and language proficiency. Candidates with the highest scores then receive an invitation to apply (ITA) for a provincial nomination.