December 15 nomination draws from British Columbia issued invitations to immigration candidates through the Express Entry BC (EEBC) and Skills Immigration (SI) streams.
Invitations to apply for a provincial nomination were issued to 92 foreign tech workers and international students through the British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BC PNP). Further, such candidates can apply with Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) for permanent residence.
The BC PNP Tech Pilot was launched in 2017 to facilitate the immigration process for foreign tech workers and international students. Now, any eligible foreigner with a valid one-year job offer in one of the program’s specified 29 occupations can receive a provincial nomination for Canada PR.
In order to qualify under the BC PNP, candidates will have to create a separate profile under the province’s Skills Immigration Registration System (SIRS).
The SIRS is a point-based system that assesses applicants’ skilled and scores them on factors like level of education, work experience, proficiency in English, and location of employment. The candidates are scored out of a maximum of 200 points.
December 15 draws selected candidates having a minimum provincial score of 80 in all categories – SI- Skilled Worker; SI- International Graduate; EEBC- Skilled Worker and EEBC- International Graduate
Take this free assessment online to determine your eligibility.
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Canada needs to support its economy, aging demography, and improve its population rate. It hopes to seek a solution in increasing the immigration levels in the upcoming years.
Canada is planning to welcome 400,000 new immigrants annually including refugees. The new Immigration Levels Plan for 2021-2023 calls for over 60% intake through 80+ economic-class immigration streams – Federal Skilled Workers Programs, Canada Experience Class, Provincial Nominee Programs, etc.
Foreign skilled workers with/without work experience in Canada, international students aspiring to study and settle in Canada, and foreign entrepreneurs looking to establish their business in Canada are most likely to benefit.
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29 Eligible Tech Occupation- BC PNP Tech Pilot
The province had recently extended the Tech Pilot to June 2021 and may extend beyond. Here is the list of eligible occupations:
Occupation | NOC |
Telecommunication carriers managers | 0131 |
Computer and information systems managers | 0213 |
Managers – publishing, motion pictures, broadcasting and performing arts | 0512 |
Civil engineers | 2131 |
Mechanical engineers | 2132 |
Electrical and electronics engineers | 2133 |
Chemical engineers | 2134 |
Computer engineers (except software engineers and designers) | 2147 |
Information systems analysts and consultants | 2171 |
Database analysts and data administrators | 2172 |
Software engineers and designers | 2173 |
Computer programmers and interactive media developers | 2174 |
Web designers and developers | 2175 |
Biological technologists and technicians | 2221 |
Electrical and electronics engineering technologists and technicians | 2241 |
Electronic service technicians (household and business equipment) | 2242 |
Industrial instrument technicians and mechanics | 2243 |
Computer network technicians | 2281 |
User support technicians | 2282 |
Information systems testing technicians | 2283 |
Authors and writers | 5121 |
Editors | 5122 |
Translators, terminologists, and interpreters | 5125 |
Broadcast technicians | 5224 |
Audio and video recording technicians | 5225 |
Other technical and co-ordinating occupations in motion pictures, broadcasting, and the performing arts | 5226 |
Support occupations in motion pictures, broadcasting, photography, and the performing arts | 5227 |
Graphic designers and illustrators | 5241 |
Technical sales specialists – wholesale trade | 6221 |