British Columbia will suspend the British Columbia Candidates Program (BC PNP) draw from October 12 to November 16, 2022. As Canada updates its National Occupational Classification (NOC) system, the first major NOC update since 2016, Canada's Provincial Candidate Program has implemented several changes to ensure a smooth transition for candidates. Might need to be added. BC PNP candidates who applied after October 12 will be removed and will need to reapply when the system reopens in November. If candidates are invited before October 12, they have 30 days to submit an application. Applications will be assessed using the NOC 2016 (current) criteria. The B.C. government says it expects 80 per cent of application processing times to stay within the three-month service standard.

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2. The BC PNP will temporarily cease draws until the
new NOC system is in place in November.
British Columbia will suspend the
British Columbia Candidates Program
(BC PNP) draw from October 12 to
November 16, 2022.
As Canada updates its National
Occupational Classification (NOC)
system, the first major NOC update
since 2016, Canada's Provincial
Candidate Program has implemented
several changes to ensure a smooth
transition for candidates. Might need to
be added.
BC PNP candidates who applied after
October 12 will be removed and will
need to reapply when the system
reopens in November. If candidates are
invited before October 12, they have 30
days to submit an application.
Applications will be assessed using the
NOC 2016 (current) criteria.

3. Changes under NOC 2021
 Canada's National Occupational Classification (NOC) system is an
important factor in evaluating candidates wishing to come to
Canada for economy class programs such as Express Entry and
Provincial Nominee programs. These programs are aimed at skilled
immigrants who wish to enter the Canadian labour market.
 NOC works to understand the nature of Canada's labour market,
implement government programs, promote skills development,
conduct research and assist Canada in administering its
immigration and foreign worker programs.
 The federal government updates the NOC approximately every five
years and reviews the system every ten years. Changes in the NOC
reflect changes in the Canadian economy and labor market.
 Under the current NOC 2016 methodology, job classifications are
based solely on candidates' jobs, and jobs are grouped into four
categories, ranging from managerial to low-skilled.

4. BC invites more than 258 candidates in weekly PNP
draw
 More than 258 candidates were invited to apply for
provincial nomination in British Columbia on September
28.
 Most candidates, 215, were invited in a targeted draw for
tech occupations. The invitations were issued to
candidates in the Skilled Worker and International
Graduates categories and included Express Entry
candidates.
 Candidates who were invited in the target tech draw had
minimum SIRS scores of 100. SIRS acts much like the
Express Entry Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS)
but is only used for British Columbia’s PNP.

5.  The state also holds invitational competitions
for candidates to work in the following
occupations.
 28 early childhood educators and assistants (NOC 4214)
with a score of 60 or higher. world
 15 health workers in the skilled worker, international
graduate, entry-level and semi-skilled worker (including
EEBC option) categories with a score of 60 or higher
 Elementary and semi-skilled categories of health aides
with a minimum score of 60.
 Other preferred occupations with a minimum score of 60

6. About the PNP
 Founded in 1998, the PNP encourages newcomers to
settle outside the metropolitan areas of Ontario, Quebec
and British Columbia and spreads the benefits of
immigration nationwide.
 The program currently welcomes more than 80,000 new
permanent residents to Canada each year. Candidates
can apply through Express Entry (Enhanced
Nomination) or directly to the state government. If
candidates apply as part of the Express Entry program
and are successfully recognized by the state, they will
automatically receive an additional 600 points based on
the Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) and are more
likely to receive an invitation to apply from USCIS. ,
Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC).

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