On October 8, 2024, the Government of British Columbia held new invitation draws under the British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BCPNP) and issued invitations to apply to qualified candidates in tech, healthcare, childcare, construction, and veterinary care occupations. In the tech draw, the province invited 83 candidates. The minimum score for candidates invited in this draw was 116 points. BCPNP issued 44 ITAs to candidates under the childcare-targeted draw for early childhood educators (NOC 42202) who scored 83 points and more. The province invited 21 candidates in the Healthcare-targeted draw with a minimum score of 99 points. BC also issued 25 invitations to candidates working in the construction sector. To receive an ITA, candidates must score at least 89 points. Furthermore, up to five invitations have been issued to candidates working in veterinary care occupations. So far, British Columbia issued up to 178 ITAs in this draw. In 2024, the province has already invited up to 5,628 candidates.
