CANADA BC PNP September 2024

September 11, 2024 BC PNP Draw

The British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BC PNP) conducted a draw on September 11, 2024 with the following details:

The September 11, 2024 BC PNP draw continues the trend of targeted invitations for in-demand occupations in the province. Some key observations:

• Tech occupations continue to be a priority, with a minimum score of 117 and 84 invitations issued. This aligns with BC’s focus on growing its tech sector.
• Childcare and Healthcare occupations also received a significant number of invitations, reflecting labor shortages in these fields. The minimum scores were 83 and 99 respectively.
• Construction occupations were targeted with a minimum score of 89, indicating the province’s need for skilled construction workers.
• Invitations for Veterinary care were very limited, with less than 5 issued. This suggests the supply of veterinary professionals is closer to meeting demand.

The September 11 draw demonstrates BC’s strategic use of the PNP to address specific labor market needs. By issuing targeted invitations for in-demand occupations, the province is able to attract skilled immigrants who can quickly integrate into the workforce.The high number of invitations for tech occupations in particular highlights the importance of this sector to BC’s economy. The province has made significant investments to grow its tech hub and is actively recruiting global talent to fill the skills gap.

The draw also shows BC’s commitment to supporting key public services like healthcare and childcare by nominating skilled professionals in these fields. This will help ensure the province has the workforce needed to deliver quality services to residents.Overall, the September 11 BC PNP draw is in line with the province’s economic immigration priorities and will contribute to its long-term prosperity. By attracting skilled immigrants in targeted occupations, BC is positioning itself as an attractive destination for global talent.

Draw Summay 2024