British Columbia has issued at least 167 invitations in a new draw through the British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program.
The March 19 draw saw invitations issued in five different categories.
A general draw saw 88 invitations issued through five BC PNP streams for skilled workers and international graduates. Minimum scores ranged from 98 to 125 points.
In a targeted draw, 27 invitations were issued to skilled workers and international graduates scoring at least 80 points in a draw targeting childcare workers.
Construction workers received 21 invitations with a minimum score of 85.
A draw targeted at healthcare workers saw 30 invitations issued to skilled workers and international graduates, with a minimum score of 80 points.
Finally, a draw aimed at veterin ary care workers saw ‘less than 5’ invitations issued, again with a minimum score of 80. It was listed as ‘less than 5’ to protect the identity of those invited.