New immigration draw in British Columbia
Once again, the province invites more than a hundred lucky ones.
On July 26, British Columbia invited 183 applicants for the provincial immigration program. That day there was both a general draw and a targeted one for certain professions.
147 people were chosen in the general drawing. Passing scores were distributed as follows:
Stream | Passing score |
Skilled Worker | 115 |
Skilled Worker, Express Entry option | 136 |
International Graduate | 96 |
International Graduate, Express Entry option | 113 |
Entry Level and Semi-Skilled | 78 |
Another 36 candidates were invited in the targeted drawing. Invitations and passing scores were distributed as follows:
Occupations | Number of invitations | Passing score | Streams |
Early childhood educators and assistants | 22 | 60 | Skilled Worker, International Graduate, including Express Entry option |
Healthcare professionals | 9 | 60 | Skilled Worker, International Graduate, including Express Entry option, Entry Level and Semi-Skilled |
Veterinarians and veterinary technicians | Less than 5 | 60 | Skilled Worker, International Graduate, including Express Entry option |
The previous general drawing was held on July 12. Compared with it, the passing scores have changed slightly in the new draw. The scores have not changed in the targeted drawing, the previous draw was held on July 19.
To improve your chances of immigrating to British Columbia, keep an eye on the history of passing scores and the number of invitations.