216 applicants get ITAs in New BC PNP draw

Dec 13, 2022: 216 applicants get ITAs in New BC PNP draw

As per the latest British Columbia Immigration updates, 216 applicants get ITAs in New BC PNP draw. The 2-part draw series selected 216 applicants from the Skills Immigration (S.I) and the Express Entry BC (EEBC) sub-streams.

Besides, the details of the same are as the following:

Draw 1 – 180 applicants have ITA.

• Skilled Worker – Minimum score set at 180.
• International Graduate – Minimum score set at 180.
• EEBC Skilled Worker – Minimum score set at 180.
• EEBC International Graduate – Minimum score set at 180.
• Entry Level and Semi-Skilled – Minimum score set at 80.

Besides, the current general draw also selected applicants from the tech sector occupation.

Draw 2 – Up to 36 applicants have ITA.

Skilled Worker, International Graduate with EEBC category

• 19 applicants have an ITA.

Skilled Worker, International Graduate with EEBC category

• 13 applicants have an ITA.

International Graduate, Skilled Worker with EEBC category

• Less than 5 applicants have an ITA.

Besides, to qualify for BC PNP Dec 13, 2022 part 2 draw the applicants needed to have a minimum score of 60. In addition, the second consecutive BC PNP draw selected applicants whose occupations were under the:

• Childcare: Early childhood educators and assistants – NOC 42202,
• Healthcare, and
• Other priority occupations – NOC 31103 – Veterinarians, 32104 – Animal health technologists and veterinary technicians).

Who can get an ITA under the British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BC PNP)?

The British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BC PNP) is a PNP program that helps BC to select skilled workers. The need for these skilled workers is to meet the rising labour market and economic needs. And the same can be seen from the 874,000 and rising job vacancies in Canada. Currently, British Columbia is facing a huge shortage of skilled workers. And needs them on an urgent basis to keep growing its economy.

British Columbia Employment (updates) as on Dec 02, 2022 

Thus, looking at the above table we can see the changes in employment in BC, Canada. This shows the rising demand for skilled foreign workers in the province. So, we can expect the selection of a higher number of applicants for the BC PNP nomination.

In short, 216 BC PNP applicants get an ITA in Dec 13, 2022 draw, now we should expect this number to go up in upcoming draws.

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