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British Columbia PNP Tech Draw Invited Applicants With Minimum Score of 80

On August 24, 2021 the British Columbia PNP Tech Draw invited 74 candidates for provincial nomination under 4 categories; SI – Skilled Worker, SI – International Graduate, EEBC – Skilled Worker, and EEBC – International Graduate. Minimum score required to be invited in this draw was 80 based on BC’s points calculation system.

The British Columbia PNP Tech provides tech employers to recruit and retain international employees in 29 tech occupations.

It is a prioritized pathway to permanent residency for people working in these 29 tech occupations  

BC PNP tech draw is held biweekly and offers priority processing of applications. As per BC’s website, 80% of the applications are processed within 2-3 months.

This program does not require LMIA, but a valid job offer is required and must be for at least one year (365 days), and have at least 120 days remaining at the time of application.

Tech program consider the candidates having a valid express entry profile under EEBC (Express Entry BC) categories as well as candidates who only submitted Expression of Interest with BC under SI (Skilled Immigration) category.

LIST OF 29 TECH OCCUPATIONS
NOCJob Title
0131Telecommunication carriers managers
0213Computer and information systems managers
0512Managers – publishing, motion pictures, broadcasting and performing arts
2131Civil engineers
2132Mechanical engineers
2133Electrical and electronics engineers
2134Chemical engineers
2147Computer engineers (except software engineers and designers)
2171Information systems analysts and consultants
2172Database analysts and data administrators
2173Software engineers and designers
2174Computer programmers and interactive media developers
2175Web designers and developers
2221Biological technologists and technicians
2241Electrical and electronics engineering technologists and technicians
2242Electronic service technicians (household and business equipment)
2243Industrial instrument technicians and mechanics
2281Computer network technicians
2282User support technicians
2283Information systems testing technicians
5121Authors and writers
5122Editors
5125Translators, terminologists and interpreters
5224Broadcast technicians
5225Audio and video recording technicians
5226Other technical and co-ordinating occupations in motion pictures, broadcasting and the performing arts
5227Support occupations in motion pictures, broadcasting, photography and the performing arts
5241Graphic designers and illustrators
6221Technical sales specialists – wholesale trade