57 Tech Workers Invited By British Columbia In The Latest Draw

If you are a tech worker and looking for better work opportunities in Canada then Britsh Columbia Tech Pilot is for you.  The province has invited 57 candidates working in the tech field by conducting British Columbia Tech Pilot draw on July 7. In this draw, British Columbia issued invitations to the Skilled Worker and International Graduates subcategories of the Express Entry BC and Skills Immigration streams.  Only those candidates were eligible to secure an ITA under the Tech Pilot who had a job offer from a list of 29 qualified technological occupations. Also Read: Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) – Gateway to move to Canada Also, candidates required a minimum provincial score of 80 in order to receive an invitation through the tech draw. The province of British Columbia has held 14 tech pilot draws so far. As per the statistical figures, the previous year has been a substantial year for the British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program.  Tech pilot has performed well in 2019. The province issued 1,509 nominations through the tech pilot. This was an increase of 33 percent compared with the nominations of 2018. In addition, the tech pilot nominations comprise 23 percent of all the total nominations. The share has increased by 17.4 percent if we compare it with the total nominations of 2018. 

Know about the British Columbia Tech Pilot

The technology sector is a key factor in Canada’s economic development. In the province of British Columbia, the need for tech workers is rising rapidly. The British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program launched the Tech Pilot in 2017 with an objective to attract talented IT professionals. With this pilot, employers can hire talented foreign workers and international students who can address the tech market needs.

How to apply for BC Tech Pilot? 

First, a candidate must register himself/herself under the Skills Immigration Registration System (SIRS) of the British Columbia PNP. Then, he/she has to create a profile through the online portal in either of the categories – Skills Immigration or Express Entry BC. After completing these steps, a candidate is eligible to apply for the BC PNP Tech Pilot.  Candidates who apply through the Skills Immigration and Express Entry categories of BC are given points based on human capital factors as well as economic factors. Find out if you are eligible for any Canadian immigration programs