October 17, 2018

BC invites 472 candidates to apply for a Provincial Nomination

The Government of British Columbia issued 472 new invitations to skilled workers and graduates who want to immigrate to the province. The British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BC PNP) issued invitations through its Skills Immigration and Express Entry streams in its latest draw, held on October 17, 2018.

It is important to remember that successful nomination under the Express Entry BC results in 600 additional points under the Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS). Certainly, an Invitation to Apply (ITA) at a later federal Express Entry draw will come soon.

Skills Immigration and Express Entry BC

Date Category Minimum Score Number of Invitations
October 17, 2018 SI – Skilled Worker 81
SI – International Graduate 91
SI – Entry Level and Semi-Skilled 80
EEBC – Skilled Worker 80
EEBC – International Graduate 90
Total number of invitations issued: 472

Total of BC PNP ITAs issued by Month in 2018

Total number of invitations issued through Entrepreneur Immigration, Skills Immigration, Tech Pilot, and Express Entry BC

Minimum Score of BC PNP in 2018






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