On December 08, 2020, the British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BC PNP) issued 256 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) under the Skills Immigration (SIBC) and Express Entry (EEBC) categories to apply for a provincial nomination for permanent residence. These streams are intended for workers or international graduates with the skills, education and/or experience required for high-demand occupations in B.C.
The excluded occupations predominantly related to tourism, hospitality, and retail due to the challenges posed as a result of the pandemic.
The minimum scores requirements for these categories have been explained in the table below:
| Date | Number of Invitations | Category Minimum | Score | Other Considerations |
| December 08, 2020 | 256 | SI – Skilled Worker | 95 | Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on B.C. businesses.
The following NOCs were excluded:
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| SI – International Graduate | 95 | |||
| SI – Entry Level and Semi-Skilled | 77 | |||
| EEBC – Skilled Worker | 97 | |||
| EEBC – International Graduate | 97 |
To apply for the EEBC or SIBC candidates must first create a profile through the BC PNP’s online portal and register under its Skills Immigration Registration System (SIRS). Registration is free.
Applicants are evaluated and issued a score based on factors such as level of education, work experience, proficiency in English and location of employment.
Express Entry candidates who receive a nomination from British Columbia will be given an additional 600 points toward their Express Entry Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score and are effectively guaranteed an ITA in a future federal Express Entry draw.
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