British Columbia update: The latest BC PNP draw issues upto 191 ITAs on Jan 17, 2023. Also, applicants have been selected under the Skills Immigration and Express Entry BC (EEBC) categories.
The details of the 2 part draw series are as the following:
Draw 1 – 154 applicants have an invitation.
Draw 2 – Up to 37 applicants have an invitation.
Skilled Worker, International Graduate with EEBC option
International Graduate, Skilled Worker with EEBC option
Skilled Worker, International Graduate with EEBC option
| Date | Category | Draw 1 | Cut-off | Category | Draw 2 | Cut-off |
| Jan-04-2023 | Skilled Worker | 163 | 105 | Skilled Worker, International Graduate (includes EEBC option) | 28 | 60 |
| EEBC Skilled Worker | Skilled Worker, International Graduate (includes EEBC option) | 20 | ||||
| International Graduate | ||||||
| EEBC International Graduate | ||||||
| Entry Level & Semi-Skilled | 82 | |||||
| Jan-10-2023 | Skilled Worker, International Graduate (includes EEBC option) | 123 | 90 | Skilled Worker, International Graduate (includes EEBC option) | Less than 5 | 60 |
| International Graduate, Skilled Worker with EEBC option | 17 | |||||
| EEBC option with Skilled Worker, International Graduate | Less than 5 | |||||
| Jan-17-2023 | Skilled Worker | 154 | 105 | Skilled Worker, International Graduate (includes EEBC option) | 18 | 60 |
| EEBC Skilled Worker | International Graduate, Skilled Worker with EEBC option | 15 | ||||
| International Graduate | EEBC option with Skilled Worker, International Graduate | Less than 5 | ||||
| EEBC International Graduate | ||||||
| Entry Level & Semi-Skilled | 82 | |||||
So, looking at the table above we can see a rise and fall in the draw figures. However, at the current moment, it will be difficult to predict if the invites will go up or fall in the next draw.
Applying for a provincial nomination via the BC PNP EEBC category is very popular. This is because to qualify for the same you must:
Moreover, the moment you get a nomination against your EE profile you will get additional 600 CRS points in the EE pool. As a result, your overall CRS rank goes up. As a result, this is the prime reason why the Express Entry PNP pathway is one of the leading options for getting Canadian permanent residency.
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