In its latest Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) draw held on May 14, 2024, British Columbia issued a total of 85 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) for permanent residency. The draw covered two streams: Skills Immigration and Entrepreneur Immigration.
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Details of the draw:
- Date of the draw: 14th May 2024
- Total ITAs issued: 85
- Categories:
- Skills Immigration: 76 ITAs
- Entrepreneurship Immigration: 9 ITAs
Under the Skills Immigration Category, invitations were extended to skilled workers, international graduates, and professionals in healthcare, childcare, construction, and veterinary care. The minimum scores ranged from 80 to 131 points, depending on the occupation.
Additionally, invitations were issued under the Entrepreneur Immigration Category, with less than 5 invitations for the Regional Pilot stream and 5 invitations for the Base stream.
The draw reflects British Columbia’s commitment to attracting skilled professionals and entrepreneurs, contributing to the province’s economic prosperity.
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For more details on the British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program, candidates can visit here.
