In the latest draw held on April 16, the province of British Columbia invited 271 immigration candidates for applying for being provincially nominated for Canada permanent residence. 34 occupations were excluded from the draw. The minimum EOI score required ranged from 85 to 105.
Certain occupations were left out of the latest round of invitations due to the impact of COVID-19 prevention measures on various businesses in British Columbia.
Overview of the April 16 draw – Skilled Immigration and Express Entry – Total 271 invitations sent:
| Category | Minimum EOI Score |
| EEBC – Skilled Worker | 105 |
| EEBC – International Graduate | 102 |
| SI – Skilled Worker | 100 |
| SI – International Graduate | 100 |
| SI – Entry Level and Semi Skilled | 85 |
34 occupations that were NOT INCLUDED in the draw –
| NOC Code | Occupation |
| 0621 | Retail and wholesale trade managers |
| 0631 | Restaurant and food service managers |
| 0632 | Accommodation service managers |
| 0651 | Managers in customer and personal services n.e.c. |
| 1123 | Professional occupations in advertising, marketing and public relations |
| 1221 | Administrative officers |
| 1241 | Administrative assistants |
| 3236 | Massage therapists |
| 6211 | Retail sales supervisors |
| 6311 | Food service supervisors |
| 6313 | Accommodation, travel, tourism and related services supervisors |
| 6321 | Chefs |
| 6322 | Cooks |
| 6341 | Hairstylists and barbers |
| 6421 | Retail salespersons |
| 6511 | Maîtres d’hôtel and hosts/hostesses |
| 6512 | Bartenders |
| 6513 | Food and beverage servers |
| 6521 | Travel counsellors |
| 6522 | Pursers and flight attendants |
| 6523 | Airline ticket and service agents |
| 6524 | Ground and water transport ticket agents, cargo service representatives and related clerks |
| 6525 | Hotel front desk clerks |
| 6531 | Tour and travel guides |
| 6532 | Outdoor sport and recreational guides |
| 6533 | Casino workers |
| 6562 | Estheticians, electrologists and related occupations |
| 6564 | Other personal service occupations |
| 6611 | Cashiers |
| 6621 | Service station attendants |
| 6711 | Food counter attendants, kitchen helpers and related support occupations |
| 6721 | Support occupations in accommodation, travel and facilities set-up services |
| 6722 | Operators and attendants in amusement, recreation and sport |
All those who have received an invitation in the draw will have up to 30 calendar days to submit their completed application to the BC PNP.
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