BC PNP invites tech workers & entrepreneurs in latest draw

 The latest provincial draw has been held by the Canadian province of British Columbia on December 1, 2020. In the first draw of the month, BC has invited tech workers and entrepreneurs to apply for a provincial nomination through the British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program [BC PNP]. A total of 79 candidates were invited in the latest round of invitations by the BC PNP.

f these, while 68 immigration candidates were invited – through the Tech Pilot – from the categories of Skills Immigration and Express Entry BC, another 11 invitations went to candidates under the Entrepreneur Immigration category. BC is one of the 9 provinces and 2 territories in Canada that are a part of Canada’s Provincial Nominee Program [PNP]. Those successful in securing a nomination through the PNP can then apply for the federal processing of their permanent residence in Canada. British Columbia has a high demand for immigrants. British Columbia is expected to have 861,000 job openings between 2019 and 2029.

Overview of the December 1 BC PNP round of invitations – Total 79 invitations issued [I] Skills Immigration and Express Entry BC: 68 invitations

Category	Minimum Score
EEBC – Skilled Worker	80
EEBC – International Graduate	80
SI – Skilled Worker	80
SI – International Graduate	80

Note. The minimum score here is the score – based on location of employment in BC, education, work experience etc. – that is allotted on registration under the BC PNP’s Skills Immigration Registration System [SIRS]. [II] Entrepreneur Immigration: 11 invitations

Category	Minimum Score
Entrepreneur Immigration – Base Category	121

The scoring in terms of Entrepreneur Immigration is different. Registration with SIRS, though required for the categories of Skills Immigration and Express Entry BC, is not needed for Entrepreneur Immigration.

Scoring for Entrepreneur Immigration
	Scoring sections	Points
Self-Declared	Experience & ownership	24
	Net worth	12
	Total personal investment	20
	Jobs created / maintained	20
	Regional district	12
	Adaptability	32
Self-declared subtotal score		120
Business Concept	Commercial Viability	30
	Transferability of skills	20
	Economic benefits	30
Business Concept subtotal score		80
Maximum score available [Self-Declared + Business Concept]		200

Along with having a reputation for technological and entrepreneurial talent, the proximity of British Columbia to the US markets is an added inducement for immigrants to migrate to BC as a skilled worker. While tech talent is in high demand within the province, BC continues to invite graduates and skilled workers in non-tech occupations as well.

BC PNP draws in 2020 so far [I] Skills Immigration and Express Entry draws

Date	Invitations issued	Details
January 7, 2020	173	-
January 14, 2020	70	Tech Pilot draw
January 21, 2020	58	Tech Pilot draw
January 28, 2020	284	-
February 4, 2020	85	Tech Pilot draw
February 11, 2020	83	Tech Pilot draw
February 19, 2020	53	Tech Pilot draw
February 27, 2020	290	-
March 3, 2020	80	Tech Pilot draw
March 10, 2020	332	-
March 17, 2020	87	Tech Pilot draw
March 30, 2020	311	Certain occupations excluded.
April 7, 2020	147	Tech Pilot draw
April 16, 2020	271	Certain occupations excluded.
April 21, 2020	91	Tech Pilot draw
April 29, 2020	75	Tech Pilot draw
May 7, 2020	237	Certain occupations excluded.
May 12, 2020	92	Tech Pilot draw
May 19, 2020	170	Certain occupations excluded.
May 26, 2020	133	Tech Pilot draw
June 2, 2020	241	Certain occupations excluded.
June 9, 2020	87	Tech Pilot draw
June 16, 2020	276	Certain occupations excluded.
June 23, 2020	87	Tech Pilot draw
June 30, 2020	314	Certain occupations excluded.
July 7, 2020	57	Tech Pilot draw
July 14, 2020	320	Certain occupations excluded.
July 21, 2020	62	Tech Pilot draw
July 28, 2020	34	Tech Pilot draw
August 7, 2020	437	Certain occupations excluded.
August 11, 2020	52	Tech Pilot draw
August 18, 2020	302	Certain occupations excluded.
August 25, 2020	72	Tech Pilot draw
September 1, 2020	428	Certain occupations excluded.
September 8, 2020	67	Tech Pilot draw
September 15, 2020	407	Certain occupations excluded.
September 22, 2020	74	Tech Pilot draw
September 29, 2020	450	Certain occupations excluded.
October 6, 2020	72	Tech Pilot draw
October 13, 2020	417	Certain occupations excluded.
October 20, 2020	80	Tech Pilot draw
October 27, 2020	354	Certain occupations excluded.
November 3, 2020	76	Tech Pilot draw
November 10, 2020	358	Certain occupations excluded.
November 17, 2020	76	Tech Pilot draw
November 24, 2020	360	Certain occupations excluded.
December 1, 2020	68	Tech Pilot draw
TOTAL invitations in 2020 so far – 8,674

[II] Entrepreneur Immigration [EI]

Date	Category	Invitations issued
January 14, 2020	EI – Regional Pilot	7
January 14, 2020	EI – Base Category	18
February 4, 2020	EI – Regional Pilot	5
February 4, 2020	EI – Base Category	14
April 6, 2020	EI – Regional Pilot	18
June 2, 2020	EI – Regional Pilot	9
June 2, 2020	EI – Base Category	29
July 28, 2020	EI – Regional Pilot	5
July 28, 2020	EI – Base Category	7
September 1, 2020	EI – Regional Pilot	<5
September 1, 2020	EI – Base Category	6
October 20, 2020	EI – Base Category	15
October 20, 2020	EI – Regional Pilot	5
December 1, 2020	EI – Base Category	11
TOTAL invitations in 2020 so far – 154 approx.

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