On August 27, 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 69 candidates. The minimum score for candidates invited in this draw was 118 points. BC issued 40 ITAs to candidates under the childcare-targeted draw for early childhood educators (NOC 42202) who scored 83 points and more. British Columbia issued 18 ITAs to candidates in the Healthcare-targeted draw with a minimum score of 99 points. The province also issued 31 invitations to candidates working in the construction sector. To receive an ITA, candidates must score at least 88 points. Furthermore, up to five invitations have been issued to candidates working in veterinary care occupations. British Columbia issued up to 163 ITAs in this draw. This year, the province has already invited up to 4,640 candidates.
