On September 24, 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 57 candidates. The minimum score for candidates invited in this draw was 117 points. BC issued 42 ITAs to candidates under the childcare-targeted draw for early childhood educators (NOC 42202) who scored 83 points and more. British Columbia issued 24 ITAs to candidates in the Healthcare-targeted draw with a minimum score of 99 points. The province also issued 22 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. British Columbia issued up to 150 ITAs in this draw. This year, the province has already invited up to 5,278 candidates.
