British Columbia Invited 87 Tech Workers In The Latest Draw

British Columbia extended its popular Tech Pilot program this year. The Tech Pilot is introduced with an objective to accelerate the growth of the technology sector.  Through this pilot, employers can hire talented foreign workers and international students who can address the needs of the tech market. The tech pilot provides a fast-track immigration route to talented tech workers.  British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program has recently conducted its new Tech Pilot draw by inviting 87 candidates. These candidates can now apply for a provincial nomination. The province has invited candidates using the categories of BC PNP – Express Entry BC and Skills Immigration. British Columbia held the draw on June 23.  Also Read: Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) – Gateway to move to Canada The province maintains a list of 29 eligible occupations of the tech sector. So, selected candidates had a job offer from the listed occupations. And the validity of the job offer should be at least one year.  Also, applicants who belonged to the Skilled Worker and International Graduate subcategories needed a score of 80 under the BC assessment system. Candidates are evaluated based on human capital as well as economic factors. 

Want to apply for the Tech Pilot? 

If a candidate is willing to relocate to British Columbia, the or she needs to apply for the BC PNP.  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. Find out if you are eligible for any Canadian immigration programs