BC PNP Draw on April 26th Targets Tech, Childcare, Healthcare, and Other Priority Occupations

BC PNP Tech Draw British Columbia issued 112 invitations for tech workers under the categories Skilled Worker and International Graduates, including EEBC option. The minimum score is 85. Here is the list of tech occupations with NOC codes that were targeted in the BC PNP Draw:

1. 0131 Telecommunication carriers managers

2. 0213 Computer and information systems managers

3. 0512 Managers - publishing, motion pictures, broadcasting and performing arts

4. 2131 Civil engineers

5. 2132 Mechanical engineers

6. 2133 Electrical and electronics engineers

7. 2134 Chemical engineers

8. 2147 Computer engineers (except software engineers and designers)

9. 2171 Information systems analysts and consultants

10. 2172 Database analysts and data administrators

11. 2173 Software engineers and designers

12. 2174 Computer programmers and interactive media developers

13. 2175 Web designers and developers

14. 2221 Biological technologists and technicians

15. 2241 Electrical and electronics engineering technologists and technicians

16. 2242 Electronic service technicians (household and business equipment)

17. 2243 Industrial instrument technicians and mechanics

18. 2281 Computer network technicians

19. 2282 User support technicians

20. 2283 Information systems testing technicians

21. 5121 Authors and writers

22. 5122 Editors

23. 5125 Translators, terminologists and interpreters

24. 5224 Broadcast technicians

25. 5225 Audio and video recording technicians

26. 5226 Other technical and co-ordinating occupations in motion pictures, broadcasting and the performing arts

27. 5227 Support occupations in motion pictures, broadcasting, photography and the performing arts

28. 5241 Graphic designers and illustrators

29. 6221 Technical sales specialists - wholesale trade

BC PNP Childcare Draw: NOC 4214 Early Childhood Educators​ To further support the province’s care economy, British Columbia decided to also prioritize childcare. British Columbia issued 23 invitations for early childhood educators under the categories Skilled Worker and International Graduates, including EEBC option. The minimum score is 65. Here is the childcare occupation with the NOC code that was targeted in this BC PNP Draw:

1. 4214   Early Childhood Educators

BC PNP Healthcare Draw​ To support the care economy of British Columbia, the province issued 8 invitations for healthcare workers under the categories Skilled Worker, International Graduates, and Entry Level and Semi-skilled, including EEBC option. The minimum score is 65. Here is the list of healthcare occupations with NOC codes that were targeted in the BC PNP Draw:

1. 0311   Managers in healthcare

2. 3011   Nursing co-ordinators and supervisors

3. 3012   Registered nurses and registered psychiatric nurses

4. 3111   Specialist physicians

5. 3112   General practitioners and family physicians

6. 3113   Dentists

7. 3122   Chiropractors

8. 3124   Allied primary health practitioners

9. 3125   Other professional occupations in health diagnosing and treating

10. 3131   Pharmacists

11. 3132   Dietitians and nutritionists

12. 3141   Audiologists and speech-language pathologists

13. 3142   Physiotherapists

14. 3143   Occupational therapists

15. 3144   Other professional occupations in therapy and assessment

16. 3211   Medical laboratory technologists

17. 3212   Medical laboratory technicians and pathologists' assistants

18. 3214   Respiratory therapists, clinical perfusionists and cardiopulmonary technologists

19. 3215   Medical radiation technologists

20. 3216   Medical sonographers

21. 3217   Cardiology technologists and electrophysiological diagnostic technologists, n.e.c.

22. 3219   Other medical technologists and technicians (except dental health)

23. 3221   Denturists

24. 3222   Dental hygienists and dental therapists

25. 3223   Dental technologists, technicians and laboratory assistants

26. 3232   Practitioners of natural healing

27. 3233   Licensed practical nurses

28. 3234   Paramedical occupations

29. 3237   Other technical occupations in therapy and assessment

30. 3411   Dental assistants

31. 3413   Nurse aides, orderlies and patient service associates*

32. 4151   Psychologists

33. 4152   Social workers

34. 4153   Family, marriage and other related counsellors

35. 4212   Social and community service workers

BC PNP Other Priority Occupations Draw: NOCs 3114 and 3213 To further support the province’s care economy, British Columbia decided to also prioritize other occupations. British Columbia issued 5 invitations for occupations under NOCs 3114 and 3213 under the categories Skilled Worker and International Graduates, including EEBC option. The minimum score is 65. Here are the other priority occupations with NOC codes that were targeted in this BC PNP Draw:

1. 3114   Veterinarians

2. 3213   Animal health technologists and veterinary technicians

Did you get invited in the BC PNP Draw on April 26th? You can log into your BC PNP Online Profile to check if you received an Invitation to Apply (ITA). Your next step is to prepare your BC PNP application within 30 calendar days from the date of invitation via the BC PNP online system. If you do not submit a complete application within 30 days, your invitation will be cancelled. You will be required to submit BC PNP fees as well. Please note that you must submit a complete application so that you do not lose the invitation, and any fees paid as well. Need help with your BC PNP application? Give us a call at +1 604 484 9474 or book a consultation to get started with the process. We will help you with an assessment of your profile to determine eligibility under various BC PNP categories, and draft a strategy for your immigration to Canada. We also provide full representation services for preparing your BC PNP application.