During the period 12 October to 16 November, British Columbia will no longer hold draws for BC PNP (British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program). The PNP draws in British Columbia are normally held once a week. This wouldn’t be unusual for several provinces.
A few adjustments may be required for PNP across Canada as Canada prepares to update its National Occupation Classification (NOC) system for the first time since 2016.
Application already in the pool for candidates to the BC PNP will be withdrawn on 12 October. They must re-apply when the system reopens in November. If you receive an invitation on or before 12 October, you have 30 days to submit your application. This will be evaluated according to the NOC 2016 standards. 80% of applications are expected to be processed within 3 months, as the per BC government.
Pause has some exceptions. In addition, ITAs will continue to be awarded under the Entrepreneur Immigration Program until November 13, 2022, for applicants under the Health Authority or International Post-Graduate categories.
NOC 2021 changes
Applicants for Express Entry and Provincial Nominee Program are often assessed using Canada’s NOC system. Aiming to attract talented immigrants to work in Canada, these initiatives aim to help them. NOC conducts research, administers government initiatives, supports skill development, and assists Canada in managing its immigration and foreign worker programs by breaking down employment activities in Canada so that it can better understand the Canadian labor market.
The federal government updates the NOC once every five years. Every ten years, the entire system is updated. The NOC has undergone modifications that are a reflection of the labor market and the economy in Canada. The NOC 2016 approach divides employment into four groups, ranging from management to low-skilled positions It depends simply on the type of employment a candidate holds.
As part of the new system, jobs will be classified into six tiers based on their Training, Education, Experience, and Responsibilities (TEER). Statistic Canada says the new framework emphasizes transferrable skills and competencies over professional experience.
Find the requirements of TEER in the table given below:
| TEER 0 | Management professions. |
| TEER 1 | Obtaining a college diploma (bachelor’s, master’s, or Ph.D.). TEER category 2 experience in a certain occupation for a number of years (when applicable). |
| TEER 2 | Two- to three-year postsecondary education program in a community college, technical school, or CÉGEP completed. The successful completion of a two-to-five-year apprenticeship training program jobs that require extensive safety oversight, such as police and firefighter positions. Years of TEER category 3 experience in a specific profession (when applicable |
| TEER 3 | the accomplishment of completing a postsecondary program in a community college, technical school, or CÉGEP in less than two years. An education and training program at least as high as secondary school. TEER category 4 experience (when applicable) in a particular occupation. |
| TEER 4 | Certificate of secondary education. Several weeks of practical training combined with some secondary schooling. TEER category 5 experience in a certain occupation for a number of years (when applicable). |
| TEER 5 | There are no formal educational prerequisites and a brief work demonstration. |
More than 258 individuals are invited by British Columbia for the weekly PNP draws
Approximately 258 individuals were invited to submit their nomination applications on 28 September. Candidates from the categories of International Graduates, Skilled Workers, and Express Entry were sent an invitation in a targeted draw for tech jobs.
Target tech draws were held for candidates with SIRS scores of at least 100. The BC PNP is the only one to use SIRS, similar to Express Entry’s Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS).
- 28 helpers and educators received invitations who scored a minimum of 60 points.
- 15 international graduates, healthcare professionals, and Entry-level and semi-skilled workers are invited who score at least 60 points.
- Healthcare assistants must receive a score of at least 60 in the categories of entry-level and semi-skilled.
- There is a 60-point minimum requirement for other priority careers.
PNP – What is it?
As part of the PNP, newcomers were encouraged to settle outside urban areas in British Columbia, Quebec, and Ontario. It aims to spread the benefits of immigration throughout the country.
with the help of the program, Canada now accepts over 80,000 permanent residents every year.
The provincial governments can receive direct submissions or better nominations.
Due to the fact that they participated in Express Entry and their province nominated them. As a result of their Express Entry participation and provincial nomination. Candidates will immediately obtain 600 points under the CRS just for applying. This increases their chances of receiving a Visa Invitation.
