the CanadaVisa Team - 12 February, 2020
British Columbia held two Tech Pilot draws this month, inviting a total of 168 immigration candidates to apply for a provincial nomination for Canadian permanent residence.
The first British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BC PNP) draw took place on February 4. A total of 85 invitations were issued to tech workers in the Skilled Worker and Express Entry BC categories.
The second Tech Pilot draw was held on February 11. There were 83 invitations issued to immigration candidates.
In both draws, all candidates needed a minimum provincial score of 90.
The Tech Pilot is B.C.’s fast-track immigration pathway for in-demand tech workers and international students.
In order to be eligible for this program, candidates need a valid job offer of at least 12 months in one of 29 eligible occupations.
Candidates who are applying for the Skills Immigration or Express Entry BC categories 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 given a score based on their level of education, work experience, English proficiency, and location of employment.
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 and are effectively guaranteed an Invitation To Apply (ITA) in a subsequent federal Express Entry draw.
Learn more about the BC PNP Tech Pilot.
| Date | Category | Minimum Score Required | Number of ITAs Issued |
|---|---|---|---|
February 11, 2020 | EEBC – Skilled Worker | 90 | 83 |
| EEBC – International Graduate | 90 | ||
| SI - Skilled Worker | 90 | ||
| SI – Skilled Worker | 90 |
| Date | Category | Minimum Score Required | Number of ITAs Issued |
|---|---|---|---|
February 4, 2020 | EEBC – Skilled Worker | 90 | 85 |
| EEBC – International Graduate | 90 | ||
| SI - Skilled Worker | 90 | ||
| SI – Skilled Worker | 90 |
