On May 22, 2024, the Government of British Columbia conducted new invitation draws under the British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BCPNP). These draws are a part of the province’s effort to attract skilled professionals in various sectors. The program issued invitations to apply to qualified candidates in tech, healthcare, childcare, construction, and veterinary care occupations. In the tech draw, the province invited 50 candidates. The minimum score for candidates invited in this draw was 122 points. BC issued five ITAs to candidates who scored 93 points under the childcare-targeted draw for early childhood educators (NOC 42202). In the Healthcare-targeted draw, British Columbia invited ten candidates who scored 100 points. The province also issued nine invitations to candidates working in the construction sector. Furthermore, up to five invitations have been issued to candidates working in veterinary care occupations. British Columbia issued up to 79 ITAs in this draw. This year, the province has already invited up to 3,176 candidates.
