“Since the beginning of 2021, British Columbia has given approximately 10,000 invitations to apply for a provincial nomination.”
On October 19, B.C. invited 85 tech workers to apply for a provincial nomination.
The invitations sent out through the BC PNP Tech stream of the British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BC PNP).
The British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BC PNP) is an economic immigration route, attracts experienced, in-demand foreign professionals. The programme provides a path to permanent residence for persons who choose to live and work in British Columbia.
Candidates invited through B.C.’s Tech draws must meet requirements of one of the Express Entry BC and Skills immigration categories. The Skills and Immigration Registration System in British Columbia (SIRS) maintains it.
Candidates in this draw were from the Skilled Worker and International Graduate subcategories, and needed a provincial score of 75.
Thus, candidates invited to apply for the nomination now have 30 days to do so.
British Columbia has sent out approximately 10,000 invitations to apply for provincial nomination so far in 2021.
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About the BC PNP Tech program
Following a Labour market assessment, the BC PNP Tech introduced in May 2017 as a pilot programme, with the largest issue confronting B.C.’s technology sector being access to talent. Following the project’s success, British Columbia decided to make it a permanent programme. When suitable personnel are not available locally, the program is meant to help firms in British Columbia’s technology sector continue to attract and choose international talent.
The BC PNP Computer, in particular, is a fast-track immigration route for high-demand tech workers and overseas students. To qualify for the stream, candidates registered in one of B.C.’s existing provincial immigration streams and have a valid 12-month employment offer in one of 29 approved occupations.
Job offers under the BC PNP Tech must be for a minimum of one year, with at least 120 days remaining at the time of application to the BC PNP, unlike other BC PNP streams. It must also be full-time and from a province-approved employer.
The province’s tech programme sends invitations to the top-scoring candidates who meet the eligibility standards on a weekly basis.
Candidates who are requested to seek for a provincial nomination must complete an application in its entirety. Most tech applications will be approved in two to three months after this is completed.
PNP candidates automatically receive 600 points for their Comprehensive Ranking System score, giving them a strong possibility of receiving an Invitation to Apply (ITA) for permanent residency through Express Entry.
If approved, candidates will obtain a nomination confirmation letter from Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC), which they can use to apply for permanent residence under the Provincial Nominee Program Class.
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