British Columbia held two draws at once
Candidates from several streams received invitations.
On January 24, British Columbia held two drawings under the provincial immigration program. One draw was for workers and graduates, and the other one was for entrepreneurs. The total number of invitations is 285.
221 candidates were selected in the general drawing for workers and graduates in the following streams:
- Skilled Worker;
- Skilled Worker, Express Entry option;
- International Graduate;
- International Graduate, Express Entry option;
- Entry Level and Semi-Skilled.
The minimum score for all candidates was 102, and for entry-level and semi-skilled workers it was 82. In the previous draw, which was held on January 17, the passing score was slightly higher.
Another 54 invitations were distributed among candidates with priority occupations that scored at least 60 points:
- early childhood educators and assistants — 31 invitations;
- healthcare professionals — 8 invitations;
- veterinarians and veterinary technicians — less than 5 invitations.
The passing scores have not changed compared to the previous draw.
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