British Columbia – Tech Pilot Draw

British Columbia invites 76 IT workers in new PNP draw

British Columbia’s latest Tech Pilot draw invited 76 immigration candidates to apply for a provincial nomination for permanent residence on November 17, 2020.

British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BC PNP) Tech Pilot draw issued invitations to candidates under the Express Entry BC and Skills immigration categories.

Selected candidates who were from the Skilled Worker and International Graduate subcategories needed a minimum provincial score of 80, which represents there is no change in score from all the other tech pilot draws held since June.

Skills Immigration and Express Entry BC

Date	Number of Invitations	Category	Minimum Score	Considerations
November 17, 2020	76	SI – Skilled Worker	80	Tech Pilot Draw
		SI – International Graduate	80
		EEBC – Skilled Worker	80
		EEBC – International Graduate	80

To apply for the Skills Immigration or Express Entry BC categories candidates must first create a profile through the BC PNP’s online portal and register under its Skills Immigration Registration System (SIRS).

Applicants those who are evaluated and issued a score based on the factors such as age, education, professional experience, proficiency in English. If applicant is approved then they can apply to permanent residence through Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada under Provincial Nominee Program category.

Applicants those who submitted their profile in Express Entry who receive a nomination from British Columbia will be given an additional 600 points to their CRS score.