BC Tech Draw: BCPNP Invites 77

By Vijay Lala

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VICTORIA — The British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program has issued 77 invitations for permanent residence under BC Tech draw on November 2, 2021.

Invitations were issued to Skilled Worker and International Graduates under Skills Immigration and Express Entry BC categories. BC conducted previous tech draw on October 19, 2021 where it invited 85 candidates

BC PNP issued a total of 77 invitations in the “SI-Skilled Worker”, “SI-International Graduate”, “EEBC-Skilled Worker”, “EEBC-International Graduate” categories of the British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BC PNP) Tech Pilot draw.

The provincial score cut-off for this draw (BC Tech draw 20211102) was 75 points. B.C. did not provide a breakdown of invitations issued in each category. The cut-off has not changed from several draws.

Summary of BC Tech draw 20211102:

CategoryRequired Score
SI – Skilled Worker75
SI – International Graduate75
EEBC – Skilled Worker75
EEBC – International Graduate75

Those eligible for British Columbia’s Tech Draw must meet the requirements of Express Entry BC or Skills immigration categories. This is managed through the Skills and Immigration Registrations Systems (SIRS).

Candidates who receive an invite under this program must have an indefinite, full-time job offer with an employer in B.C., without which they would not qualify. Invitees now must apply for a nomination within 30 days of receiving the email.

BC Tech draw eligibility criteria’s.

The job offer from an eligible employer must:

  1. Be valid for a minimum of one year (365 days)
  2. Have a minimum of 120 days remaining at the time of application to the BC PNP

Processing times for 80% of BC PNP applications is 2-3 months from receipt. Tech Pilot applications have shorter processing timeframes. The BC Tech Pilot is now a permanent program under BCPNP. BC conducts a Tech draw every other Tuesday.

NOCBC PNP Tech Draw Job Title
131Telecommunication carriers managers
213Computer and information systems managers
512Managers – publishing, motion pictures, broadcasting and performing arts
2131Civil engineers
2132Mechanical engineers
2133Electrical and electronics engineers
2134Chemical engineers
2147Computer engineers (except software engineers and designers)
2171Information systems analysts and consultants
2172Database analysts and data administrators
2173Software engineers and designers
2174Computer programmers and interactive media developers
2175Web designers and developers
2221Biological technologists and technicians
2241Electrical and electronics engineering technologists and technicians
2242Electronic service technicians (household and business equipment)
2243Industrial instrument technicians and mechanics
2281Computer network technicians
2282User support technicians
2283Information systems testing technicians
5121Authors and writers
5122Editors
5125Translators, terminologists and interpreters
5224Broadcast technicians
5225Audio and video recording technicians
5226Other technical and co-ordinating occupations in motion pictures, broadcasting and the performing arts
5227Support occupations in motion pictures, broadcasting, photography and the performing arts
5241Graphic designers and illustrators
6221Technical sales specialists – wholesale trade
List of 29 Eligible In-demand Occupations for the BC PNP Tech Pilot

2021 Skills Immigration and Express Entry BC draws to date

  • British Columbia has issued 10,035 PNP invitations so far under Skills Immigration and Express Entry BC in 2021.

A Provincial Nomination allows a candidate to secure 600 additional points thus virtually guaranteeing an invite in the Express Entry Draw.

Did you get an invite in this BC PNP tech draw? Share your timeline and experience in the Canada Immigration Visa Forum.

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Vijay Lala is the founder and editor-in-chief of Immiboards.com. Dual master's degrees in Political Science and Economics, along with a decade of Canadian immigration research experience, have equipped him with a comprehensive understanding of the complexities of immigration law, policy research, and settlement issues. Twitter


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