British Columbia sent out 459 invitations and held two separate draws for candidates falling under the Skills Immigration (SI) and Express Entry BC (EEBC) category of the British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BC PNP). The draws were held on February 16, 2021.

The scores for this draw ranged between 85 and 104 points. Candidates who fall under these two occupations – retail and wholesale trade managers, and restaurant and foodservice managers have started receiving invitations as well. To date, 35 have been sent. The reason for conducting the draw under this category, B.C said, was due to the high number of registrants.

Beginning 2021 till date, the province has held nine draws and the total number of invitations issued so far is 1,308. In a related announcement candidates from tourism, hospitality, retail and personal services occupations will soon receive invitations.

In a press release dated February 2, 2021, BC PNP announced relaxation in International students’ norms falling under the SI category.

The BC PNP has restarted issuing invitations to apply (ITA) to 31 occupations. The ITAs for these occupations were temporarily suspended earlier.

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