Immigration shenanigans in British Columbia
The province conducted general and targeted selections.
On May 31, 2022, B.C. sent out invitations to professionals in the province's desired professions to apply for the nomination. Among the nominees:
- less than 5 nurse assistants, orderlies, and patient care assistants;
- less than 5 veterinarians, animal health technologists and veterinary technicians;
- 5 health care professionals (other than those mentioned in the previous paragraphs);
- 15 early childhood educators and assistants.
For the first two categories of specialists the passing score decreased.
| Profession | Minimum score | Categories |
| Nursing Assistants, Orderlies, and Patient Care Assistants | 60 | Entry Level and Semi-Skilled |
| Veterinarians, animal health technologists and veterinary technicians | 60 | Skilled Worker, International Graduate (including those registered with Express Entry) |
| Health care professionals | 60 | Skilled Worker, International Graduate, Entry Level and Semi-Skilled (including those registered with Express Entry) |
| Early childhood educators and assistants | 60 | Skilled Worker, International Graduate (including those registered with Express Entry) |
Separately, there was a general selection in which technical specialists participated. A total of 147 people were invited. The minimum passing score was different for each category.
|
Categories |
Minimum score |
|
Skilled Worker |
109 |
|
Skilled Worker, registered with Express Entry |
123 |
|
International Graduate |
96 |
|
International Graduate, registered with Express Entry |
106 |
|
Entry Level and Semi-Skilled |
76 |
On May 31, the Province of British Columbia invited a total of 177 people.
The province previously held a drawing on May 24, when technicians, health care professionals, early childhood educators and paraprofessionals received invitations. Follow the history of immigration draws to increase your chances of moving to B.C. for permanent residency.
