Quebec and British Columbia issue invitations for provincial immigration

Quebec invited 1,195 skilled workers to apply for permanent selection .

There were no specific NOC’s or locations targeted in this draw. Candidates had to have profiles in the Arrima Expression of Interest system with scores of at least 597 points. This is a lower score than the last general draw that took place on September 15, when the score was 620.

British Columbia

More than 364 candidates were invited to apply for provincial nomination in British Columbia on October 12.

320 candidates in the general draw had minimum SIRS scores of 78 for Entry Level and Semi-Skilled candidates. SIRS acts much like the Express Entry Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) but is only used for British Columbia’s PNP.

The province also held rounds of invitations for candidates working in the following occupations.

  • 25 early childhood educators and assistants (NOC 4214) with scores of at least 60 points; and
  • 19 Healthcare workers from the Skilled Worker, International Graduate, Entry Level and Semi-Skilled (includes EEBC option) with scores of at least 60 points
  • Healthcare assistants from the Entry Level and Semi-Skilled category with minimum scores of 60 and;
  • Other priority occupations with minimum scores of 60

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