British Columbia holds the largest tech draw of 2020

On 4^th February 2020, British Columbia held the largest tech pilot draw of 2020 issuing 85 invitations. The BC PNP Tech Pilot invited foreign workers under the Skilled Workers and International Graduate categories.

 

The minimum required score in the 4^th February draw was 90 points.

Here are the results of the British Columbia PNP Tech Pilot draw of 4^th February:

 

Date	Category	Min. required score	Invitations issued
4th February 2020	SI-Skilled Worker	90	85
	SI-International Graduate	90
	EEBC-Skilled Worker	90
	EEBC-International Graduate	90

 

British Columbia has extended the tech pilot until June 2020.

The technology sector in British Columbia is a key driver of economic growth in the province. Employment in the tech sector is at the highest ever and the demand for tech workers exceeds the supply.

 

The British Columbia Tech Pilot focuses on 29 tech occupations which are in high demand in the technology sector in the province.

 

Here are the eligible occupations for the British Columbia Tech Pilot:

 

NOC	Job title
0131	Telecommunication carriers managers
0213	Computer and information systems managers
0512	Managers - publishing, motion pictures, broadcasting and performing arts
2131	Civil engineers
2132	Mechanical engineers
2133	Electrical & electronics engineers
2134	Chemical engineers
2147	Computer engineers (except s/w engineers and designers)
2171	Information system analysts and consultants
2172	Database analysts and data administrators
2173	Software engineers and designers
2174	Computer programmers and interactive media developers
2175	Web designers and developers
2221	Biological technologists and technicians
2241	Electrical and electronics engineering technologists and technicians
2242	Electronic service technicians (household and business equipment)
2243	Industrial instrument technicians and mechanics
2281	Computer network technicians
2282	User support technicians
2283	Information system testing technicians
5121	Authors and writers
5122	Editors
5125	Translators, terminologists and interpreters
5224	Broadcast technicians
5225	Audio & video recording technicians
5226	Other technical & co-ordinating occupations in motion pictures, broadcasting & the performing arts
5227	Support occupations in motion pictures, broadcasting, photography and the performing arts
5241	Graphic designers and illustrators
6221	Technical sales specialists-wholesale trade

 

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