The BC PNP Draw: an overview
BC PNP Draw 2022
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BC PNP draw latest: Analysis
BC PNP draw today: the Covid impact and the future
British Columbia PNP draw summarized

The BC PNP Draw : An overview

Once applicant registers in the SIRS or the Skills Immigration Registration System, he enters in the registration pool. There, he is assessed and awarded points for various factors such as language, work experience, occupation, academic proficiency, wages, etc. It is from this registered pool of qualifying candidates that the BC PNP draw invites the top scoring and most suitable profiles. The draw targets the most lucrative immigrants for their labour market needs. As per the government requirements and priority, the BC PNP draw might only occur for priority categories such as healthcare, tech, childcare, and early childhood educators. The draw is held at least twice a month. The latest BC PNP draw was held on 5th July, 2022.

British Columbia PNP Draw 2022 | BC PNP Draw 2022

The BC PNP draw 2022 has already been held up to at least 68 times. The latest draw was held on 5th July 2022. This section will analyse the draws held in 2022. Besides the General draw, there were also targeted draws for BC PNP tech, Healthcare, Child care and other priority occupations. Following data states the number of times various kinds of draws were held.

BC PNP Draw 2022: General Draw

Date	Number of ITAs	Minimum SIRS score
June 2022
28.06.2022	159	Skilled Workers: 109 Skilled Workers EEBC: 123 International Graduate: 96 International Graduate EEBC: 106 Entry-level Semi-Skilled: 76
14.06.2022	138	Skilled Workers: 109 Skilled Workers EEBC: 123 International Graduate: 96 International Graduate EEBC: 106 Entry-level Semi-Skilled: 76
May
31.05.2022	147	Skilled Worker: 109 Skilled worker EEBC: 123 International Graduate: 96
17.05.2022	154	Skilled worker EEBC: 123 International Graduate: 97 International Graduate EEBC: 107 Entry-level Semi-skilled: 76
03.05.2022	141	International Graduate: 97 International Graduate EEBC : 107 Entry-level Semi-Skilled: 77
April
19.04.2022	147	International Graduate 98 International graduate EEBC 109 Entry-Level and Semi-skilled 77
05.04.2022	131	International Graduate 98 International Graduate EEBC 109 Entry Level Semi Skilled 77
March
22.03.2022	132	Skilled Worker: 112 Skilled Worker EEBC: 128 International graduate: 100 International graduate EEBC: 114 Entry-level Semi-skilled :77

The general BC PNP draw 2022 was held at least 8 times. It was held in the months of March, April, May, June and July. The average minimum BC PNP score for the Entry Level Semi-Skilled category seems to be 77. International Graduate, along with the EEBC option was the most included category in the BC PNP general draws.

BC PNP Draw 2022: Tech Targeted Draws

Date of Draws	Number of ITAs	Minimum SIRS score
July 2022
05.07.2022	100	Skilled Worker (with EEBC) : 85 International Graduate(with EEBC): 85
June
21.06.2022	101	Skilled Worker (with EEBC): 85 International Graduate(with EEBC): 85
07.06.2022	125	Skilled Workers (with EEBC) : 85 International Graduates(with EEBC): 85
May
24.05.2022	115	Skilled Workers : 85 International Graduates(with EEBC): 85
10.05.2022	126	Skilled Workers : 85 International Graduates: 85
April
26.04.2022	121	Skilled Worker: 85 International graduate(with EEBC): 85
12.04.2022	124	Skilled Workers : 87 International Graduates(with EEBC): 87
March
29.03.2022	161	Skilled Worker: 87 International graduate(with EEBC): 87
14.03.2022	123	Skilled Workers : 85 International Graduates(with EEBC): 85
01.03.2022	136	Skilled Workers (with EEBC): 85 International Graduates(with EEBC): 85
February
15.02.2022	140	Skilled worker (with EEBC) : 85 International Graduates(with EEBC): 85
01.02.2022	126	Skilled worker (with EEBC) : 80 International Graduates(with EEBC): 80
January
18.01.2022	91	Skilled worker (with EEBC) : 80 International Graduates(with EEBC): 80
04.01.2022	102	Skilled worker (with EEBC) : 80 International Graduates(with EEBC): 80

BC PNP Draw 2022: Healthcare

Date of Draws	ITA's Issued	Minimum SIRS score
July 2022
05.07.2022	07	Skilled Worker Including EEBC : 60 International graduate including EEBC : 60 ELSS : 60
June
28.06.2022	06	Skilled Worker Including EEBC : 60 International graduate including EEBC : 60 ELSS : 60
21.06.2022	10	Skilled Worker Including EEBC : 60 International graduate including EEBC : 60 ELSS : 60
14.06.2022	07	Skilled Worker Including EEBC : 60 International graduate including EEBC : 60 ELSS : 60
07.06.2022	Less than 05	Skilled Worker Including EEBC : 60 International graduate including EEBC : 60 ELSS : 60
May
31.05.2022	5	Skilled Worker: 60 International Graduate: 60 Entry-Level and Semi-Skilled (with EEBC) : 60
25.05.2022	11	Skilled worker : 60 International Graduate: 60 Entry-Level and Semi-Skilled (with EEBC) : 60
17.05.2022	Less than 05	Skilled worker: 62 International Graduate : 62 Entry-Level and Semi-Skilled (with EEBC) : 62
10.05.2022	20	Skilled worker: 62 International Graduate EEBC : 62 Entry-Level and Semi-Skilled (with EEBC) : 62
03.05.2022	09	Skilled worker: 65 International Graduate : 65 Entry-Level and Semi-Skilled (with EEBC) : 65
26.04.2022	08	Skilled worker: 65 International Graduate : 65 Entry-Level and Semi-Skilled (with EEBC) : 65
19.04.2022	07	Skilled worker: 70 International Graduate : 70 Entry-Level and Semi-Skilled (with EEBC) : 70
12.04.2022	07	Skilled worker: 70 International Graduate : 70 Entry-Level and Semi-Skilled (with EEBC) : 70
05.04.2022	14	Skilled worker: 70 International Graduate : 70 Entry-Level and Semi-Skilled (with EEBC) : 70
29.03.2022	12	Skilled worker: 75 International Graduate : 75 Entry-Level and Semi-Skilled (with EEBC) : 75
22.03.2022	11	Skilled worker: 78 International Gradua te : 78 Entry-Level and Semi-Skilled (with EEBC) : 78
14.03.2022	21	Skilled worker: 85 International Graduate : 85 Entry-Level and Semi-Skilled (with EEBC) : 85

BC PNP Draw 2022: NOC 3413

Date of Draws	ITA's Issued	Minimum SIRS score
31.05.2022	Less than 05	Entry-Level and Semi-skilled 60
17.05.2022	Less than 05	Entry-Level and Semi-skilled 62
10.05.2022	Less than 05	Entry-Level and Semi-skilled 62
05.04.2022	Less than 05	Entry-Level and Semi-skilled 70
22.03.2022	Less than 05	Entry-Level and Semi-skilled 63
14.03.2022	Less than 05	Entry-Level and Semi-skilled 63

Belonging to the skill level C, the NOC 3413 Canada includes designations in the field of patient care services. This NOC 3413 includes jobs of attendants and assistants in,

Emergency medical care
Continuing care
Nursing home
Patient care
Patient services
Medical personal care

Individuals under the NOC code 3413 provide patient care, prepare and supply hospital beds, provide care for patients, feed them, etc. They also shoulder the critical responsibilities of taking the temperature, blood pressure, pulse, and maintain a patient’s chart. Further examples of NOC 3413 are escorts in health services, hospice worker, neuropsychiatric help, operating room helper, etc. British Columbia had been in perpetual want of employees in the nursing and patient care sector. This shortage became extremely acute because of COVID-19. Hence, special BC PNP draws for NOC 3413 were held in 2022.

BC PNP Draw 2022: Early Childcare – NOC 4214

Falling under skill level B, the NOC 4214 includes designations such as day-care worker, helper, supervisor, and teacher. Jobs such as Early childhood education assistant, worker, early childhood supervisor, etc. Individuals under this NOC code shoulder the responsibility of shaping and educating children in their formation years. They teach them crucial skills of eating, dressing, and contribute to their social and emotional development. Following is the table stating all the BC PNP draw in 2022 that were targeted for the Early childcare occupations.

Date of Draws	ITA's Issued	Minimum SIRS score
July 2022
05.07.2022	21	Skilled Worker: 60 International Graduate(with EEBC) : 60
June
28.06.2022	17	Skilled Worker: 60 International Graduate(with EEBC) : 60
21.06.2022	14	Skilled Worker: 60 International Graduate(with EEBC) : 60
14.06.2022	12	Skilled Worker: 60 International Graduate(with EEBC) : 60
07.06.2022	16	Skilled Worker: 60 International Graduate(with EEBC) : 60
May
31.05.2022	15	Skilled Worker: 60 International Graduate(with EEBC) : 60
24.05.2022	11	Skilled Worker: 60 International Graduate(with EEBC) : 60
17.05.2022	21	Skilled Worker: 62 International Graduate(with EEBC) : 62
10.05.2022	20	Skilled Worker: 62 International Graduate(with EEBC) : 62
03.05.2022	28	Skilled Worker: 65 International Graduate(with EEBC) : 65
April
26.04.2022	23	Skilled Worker: 65 International Graduate(with EEBC) : 65
19.04.2022	20	Skilled Worker: 70 International Graduate(with EEBC) : 70
12.04.2022	24	Skilled Worker: 70 International Graduate(with EEBC) : 70
5.04.2022	43	Skilled Worker: 70 International Graduate(with EEBC) : 70
29.03.2022	37	Skilled Worker: 75 International Graduate(with EEBC) : 75
22.03.2022	07	Skilled Worker: 78 International Graduate(with EEBC) : 78
14.03.2022	27	Skilled Worker: 85 International Graduate(with EEBC) : 85

BC PNP Draw 2022: Priority Occupations - NOC 3114, 3213

NOC 3114-Veterinarians:
This NOC code belongs to skill level A and requires university Education. It is assigned to veterinarians who diagnose and treat animals and cater to their wellbeing. They also advice clients about their animals’ diets, lifestyle, hygiene etc. They are either self-employed or are hired by government, laboratories, farms, etc. Designations under this NOC code include veterinary practitioner, anatomist, dentist, virologist, surgeon, pathologist, inspector, etc. More examples include Avian vet, Equine vet, farm vet, lab vet, etc. Individuals under NOC 3114 carry out duties like

Vaccination to prevent diseases among animals
Deworming
Treat and operate on wounded animals
Euthanise
Conduct researches in areas such as animal nutrition, disease prevention and control and healthcare products.
Conduct post mortem examination, etc.

NOC 3213-Veterinary technicians:
Belonging to NOC skill level B, the NOC 3213 consists of technicians and assistants who help the veterinarians in executing their responsibilities. Responsibilities of veterinary technicians are,

To restrain, care and supervise animals that are undergoing treatment or surgery.
To administer vaccinations and medicines under the direction and supervision of a veterinarian.
Execute miscellaneous clerical and management responsibilities.
Help in researches in laboratory.
Give wound and bandage care.
Clean and sterilize the bed and other surgical instrument before and after surgery, etc.

Examples of designations under NOC 3213 are technicians in animal care and health, attendant in animal operating room, vet lab technician, etc.
The BC PNP draw 2022 targeted for the above NOC codes is tabulated below.

Date of Draws	ITA's Issued	SIRS Cut off
July 2022
05.07.2022	Less than 05	Skilled Worker: 60 International Graduate(with EEBC) : 60
June
14.06.2022	Less than 05	Skilled Worker: 60 International Graduate(with EEBC) : 60
May
31.05.2022	Less than 05	Skilled Worker: 60 International Graduate(with EEBC) : 60
03.05.2022	Less than 05	Skilled Worker: 65 International Graduate(with EEBC) : 65
April
26.04.2022	5	Skilled Worker: 65 International Graduate(with EEBC) : 65
19.04.2022	Less than 05	Skilled Worker: 70 International Graduate(with EEBC) : 70
12.04.2022	Less than 05	Skilled Worker: 70 International Graduate(with EEBC) : 70
5.04.2022	Less than 05	Skilled Worker: 70 International Graduate(with EEBC) : 70
March
29.03.2022	Less than 05	Skilled Worker: 70 International Graduate(with EEBC) : 70
05.04.2022	Less than 05	Skilled Worker: 70 International Graduate(with EEBC) : 70
19.04.2022	Less than 05	Skilled Worker: 70 International Graduate(with EEBC) : 70
12.04.2022	Less than 05	Skilled Worker: 75 International Graduate(with EEBC) : 75
5.04.2022	09	Skilled Worker: 78 International Graduate(with EEBC) : 78

BC PNP DRAW 2022: NOC 0621, 0631

The NOC 0621 and 0631 include individuals employed in trade management and food services. Both the NOC codes fall in the skill level A and therefore require university education. The NOC 0621 is assigned to the individuals who are managers in retail and wholesale. Designations such as retail manager in art gallery, managers of beer stores, bicycle shops, bookstores, camera store, computer store, clothing store, drugstore, flower store etc. are included in NOC 0621. The NOC 0631 includes managers in restaurants and food services. The designations under this NOC code include managers of bars, banquets, dining rooms, fast-food restaurants, hotel food and beverage services, internet cafés, tea rooms etc. The BC PNP draw 2022 targeted specially for NOC 0621 and 0631 are tabulated below.

Date of Draws	ITA's Issued	SIRS Cut off
March
08.03.2022	13	Skilled worker (with EEBC): 128 International Graduate(with EEBC) : 128
February
22.02.2022	22	Skilled worker (with EEBC): 125 International Graduate(with EEBC) : 125
08.02.2022	10	Skilled worker (with EEBC): 120 International Graduate(with EEBC) : 120
January
25.01.2022	25	Skilled worker (with EEBC): 114 International Graduate(with EEBC) : 114
11.01.2022	31	Skilled worker (with EEBC): 110 International Graduate(with EEBC) : 110

PNP BC Draw Over The Years

The Skills Immigration stream occupies almost 99% of the PNP BC draw nominations. Since the last six years, the PNP BC draw under for Skills Immigration has nominated

Date of Draws	ITA's Issued
2022	3125 (including EEBC)
2021	6750 (at least)
2020	6251
2019	6503
2018	6439
2017	5931

In the year, 2021 a whopping 11,540 ITAs were issued, including the EEBC category. It is a hike of almost 22.9% and is expected to rise even further in the year 2022, with 3125 ITAs already being issued. Another factor to consider is that the ITAs issued through the PNP BC draw is always a smaller number than the total ITAs issued. This is due to the fact that British Columbia PNP SI categories of International Post-grad and Health Authority are exempted from registration and apply directly. An applicant has a month or 30 days to apply after the ITA is issued to them.

BC PNP Draw Latest: Analysis

After assessing the BC PNP draw latest trend, one can arrive at the following conclusions.

Domination of the Skilled worker category

In the year 2020, the skilled worker category, including the EEBC option constituted a total of 3,566 nominations out of the total 6251 nominations. It implies that 57% of nominations were from this sub category of the BC PNP Skills Immigration. In 2019 the skilled worker category, including the EEBC received 55% nominations which was almost similar to that of 2018.

The International graduate and post-Graduate categories

The second most nominated category in the BC PNP draws was the international students. In the year 2020, the International Graduate category (including the EEBC) received 1,369 out of 6251 nominations. It consisted of 21% of the total BC PNP nominations in 2020. On the other hand, the International Post-graduate category (including EEBC) received 846 out of 6251 nominations, which is 13% of the total BC PNP nomination. This BC PNP draw latest trend was similar to the past two years.

Rise of natural and applied science occupations

Due to increase in tech targeted draws, there has been a rise in BC PNP nominations from occupations in applied and natural science. The year 2020 saw a 6.5% rise in the ITAs to applicants employed in the field of natural or applied science. Designations and NOC codes included in the most nominated occupation in the BC PNP draw are

NOC Codes	Skill Level	Job Titles and Designations
0211, 0212, 0213	A	Managers in Engineering, Architecture and Science, and Computers and Information Systems.
2111, 2112, 2113,2114, 2115	A	Professionals in Physical Science such as Astronomers, Chemists, Geoscientist, Climatologists, etc.
2131, 2132, 2133, 2134	A	Civil engineers, Mechanical Engineers, Chemical and Electronic Engineers, etc.
2151, 2152, 2153, 2154	A	Architects and Land Surveyors.
2171, 2172, 2173, 2174, 2175	A	Web Designers and Developers, Software Engineers and Designers etc.

BC PNP Draw Today : The Covid Impact And The Future

BC PNP draw today has been majorly impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. On March 30, 2020, there were 31 occupations that were put on hold and were barred from receiving ITAs. These occupations were in the field of tourism, personal services and retail. The NOC codes of these excluded occupations were 0621, 0631, 0632, 0651, 1123, 1221, 1241, 3236, 6211, 6311, 6313, 6321, 6322, 6341, 6421, 6511, 6511, 6512, 6513, 6521, 6522, 6523, 6524, 6525, 6531, 6532, 6533, 6562, 6564, 6611, 6621, 6711, 6721, 6722, 6731. These occupations include designations such as chefs, bartenders, astrologers, fortune tellers, etc. Jobs such as cashiers in grocery stores, movie theatres, offices were also not included in the BC PNP draws after March 20, 2022. These occupations belonged to NOC skill level B, C or D. Occupations with NOC skill level A were also barred from receiving ITAs. These NOC codes include designations like managers at departmental stores, automobile service centres, bars, cafés, guest house, art school etc. They were barred from the BC PNP draws till February 2021.

Furthermore, COVID-19 exposed and worsened the already acute scarcity of healthcare workers. As a rehabilitation measure there were BC PNP draws specially targeted for healthcare occupations. The first half of the year 2022 has had 12 draws targeted for healthcare occupations and it is likely to stay on the rise.

There is also a rise in the ITAs received by the International Post-graduate category. High skilled researchers in the field of health, applied and natural sciences have gained popularity. The pandemic has brought the importance of research to light. Undoubtedly British Columbia is responding to the changing times and this reflects in their BC PNP draw today.

The rise of tech occupations is discussed elaborately in the article on BC PNP Tech Pilot program.

British Columbia PNP Draw Summarized

The British Columbia PNP draw with its latest changes and trends is a testimony to recuperation and adaptive measures executed by the Canadian province. The future for Indian immigrants seems extremely bright and hopeful as there will be continuous rise in tech, healthcare and research occupations. This article is just a tip of a humongous informational iceberg on British Columbia PNP draw. Rachal Sidhu, director of Talent Connected Worldwide, is a certified Canadian immigration lawyer (R 527196, CAPIC R16157). Being an CICC/ICCRC accredited immigration lawyer, she is abreast with every minute changes and updates in immigration laws and policies. Being in the field for more than a decade, she possesses a reliable acumen of the future and trends in BC PNP draws.

From the most nominated BC PNP categories, most preferred NOC codes to the list of all required documents, Talent Connected Worldwide knows it all. Contact us and immigrate to British Columbia without hiccups.

Please note: All the tables mentioned above have been taken from https://www.welcomebc.ca/Immigrate-to-B-C. For any updates, please refer the government website.