BC invites 271 immigration candidates in latest draw

In the latest draw held on April 16, the province of British Columbia invited 271 immigration candidates for applying for being provincially nominated for Canada permanent residence. 34 occupations were excluded from the draw. The minimum EOI score required ranged from 85 to 105. 

Certain occupations were left out of the latest round of invitations due to the impact of COVID-19 prevention measures on various businesses in British Columbia. 

Overview of the April 16 draw – Skilled Immigration and Express Entry – Total 271 invitations sent:

Category	Minimum EOI Score
EEBC – Skilled Worker	105
EEBC – International Graduate	102
SI – Skilled Worker	100
SI – International Graduate	100
SI – Entry Level and Semi Skilled	85

34 occupations that were NOT INCLUDED in the draw – 

NOC Code	Occupation
0621	Retail and wholesale trade managers
0631	Restaurant and food service managers
0632	Accommodation service managers
0651	Managers in customer and personal services n.e.c.
1123	Professional occupations in advertising, marketing and public relations
1221	Administrative officers
1241	Administrative assistants
3236	Massage therapists
6211	Retail sales supervisors
6311	Food service supervisors
6313	Accommodation, travel, tourism and related services supervisors
6321	Chefs
6322	Cooks
6341	Hairstylists and barbers
6421	Retail salespersons
6511	Maîtres d’hôtel and hosts/hostesses
6512	Bartenders
6513	Food and beverage servers
6521	Travel counsellors
6522	Pursers and flight attendants
6523	Airline ticket and service agents
6524	Ground and water transport ticket agents, cargo service representatives and related clerks
6525	Hotel front desk clerks
6531	Tour and travel guides
6532	Outdoor sport and recreational guides
6533	Casino workers
6562	Estheticians, electrologists and related occupations
6564	Other personal service occupations
6611	Cashiers
6621	Service station attendants
6711	Food counter attendants, kitchen helpers and related support occupations
6721	Support occupations in accommodation, travel and facilities set-up services
6722	Operators and attendants in amusement, recreation and sport

All those who have received an invitation in the draw will have up to 30 calendar days to submit their completed application to the BC PNP. 

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