British Columbia sends out 80 invites in the latest Tech draw

The British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program invited 80 candidates in the latest Tech draw held on 3^rd March. Invitations were issued under both the Express Entry and Skills Immigration sub-streams.

 

The minimum cut-off score for all four streams below was 90 points:

• SI-Skilled Worker
• SI-International Graduate
• Express Entry BC- Skilled Worker
• Express Entry BC- International Graduate

Here are the results of the 3^rd March Tech draw was:

 

Date	Category	Minimum Score	Invitations Issued
03-Mar-20	SI – Skilled Worker	90	Total: 80
	SI – International Graduate	90
	EEBC – Skilled Worker	90
	EEBC – International Graduate	90

 

Since its inception in 2017, the BC Tech Pilot has been extended until 2020.

 

What are the eligibility requirements of the BC Tech Pilot?

• You must have a job offer in any one of the eligible tech occupations
• The duration of your job offer must be at least one year
• Your employment offer must be valid for at least 120 days at the time of applying

What are the eligible occupations under the British Columbia Tech Pilot?

There are 29 eligible occupations under the British Columbia Tech Pilot.

 

NOC Code	Job Title
0131	Telecommunication carriers’ managers
0213	Computer and information systems managers
0512	Managers – publishing, motion pictures, broadcasting and performing arts
2131	Civil engineers
2132	Mechanical engineers
2133	Electrical and electronics engineers
2134	Chemical engineers
2147	Computer engineers (except software engineers and designers)
2171	Information systems analysts and consultants
2172	Database analysts and data administrators
2173	Software engineers and designers
2174	Computer programmers and interactive media developers
2175	Web designers & developers
2221	Biological technologists & technicians
2241	Electrical & elec. engineering technologists & technicians
2242	Elec. service technicians (household & business equipment)
2243	Industrial instrument technicians and mechanics
2281	Computer n/w technicians
2282	User support technicians
2283	Info. systems testing technicians
5121	Authors & writers
5122	Editors
5125	Translators, terminologists and interpreters
5224	Broadcast technicians
5225	Audio and video recording technicians
5227	Support occupations in films, broadcasting, photography and the performing arts
5226	Other technical & coordinating occ. in motion pictures, broadcasting & the performing arts
5241	Graphic designers and illustrators
6221	Technical sales specialists – wholesale trade

 

A provincial nomination is worth 600 points in the Comprehensive Ranking System of the Federal Express Entry Program. Candidates who obtain a provincial nomination are guaranteed an ITA to apply for Permanent Residence of Canada.

 

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