British Columbia invites 158 to apply for Canada PR

In its latest draw held on May 19, the British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program [BC PNP] has invited 158 – from 5 BC PNP sub-categories – to apply for being provincially nominated for Canada permanent residence.

Candidates were invited from the categories of Express Entry BC and Skills Immigration.

The impact of COVID-19 can be seen on businesses in the province of British Columbia. Certain occupations were excluded from the current draw held on May 19 by the BC PNP.

The minimum score requirements varied between the different sub-categories.

Overview of the May 19 draw – Skilled Immigration and Express Entry – Total 158 invitations sent:

Category	Minimum EOI Score
EEBC – Skilled Worker	110
EEBC – International Graduate	110
SI – Skilled Worker	100
SI – International Graduate	103
SI – Entry Level and Semi-Skilled	81

31 occupations that were NOT INCLUDED in the draw –

NOC Code	Occupation
0621	Retail and wholesale trade managers
0631	Restaurant and foodservice managers
0632	Accommodation service managers
0651	Managers in customer and personal services n.e.c.
3236	Massage therapists
6211	Retail sales supervisors
6311	Foodservice 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
6731	Light duty cleaners

All those that have received invitations in the May 19 draw now have a maximum of 30 calendar days for submitting a complete application to the BC PNP for their provincial nomination by the province.

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