The latest BC PNP draw saw invitations to apply issued to a new batch of Entrepreneur Immigration candidates.
The July 25, 2018 draw saw 14 candidates qualify for an ITA with a minimum score of 116 required.
What Was the Minimum Score For The Latest B.C. Entrepreneur Draw?
| Date | Category | Minimum Score | Invites Issued |
| 25-Jul-18 | Entrepreneur Immigration | 116 | 14 |
Source: https://welcomebc.ca
In the previous B.C. business draw on June 13, 2018, 14 invites were issued and a minimum score of 115 required.
Did You Get Invited In The June 13 B.C. Business Draw?
| Date | Category | Minimum Score | Invites Issued |
| 13-Jun-18 | Entrepreneur Immigration | 115 | 14 |
Source: https://welcomebc.ca
What Are The Requirements For The B.C. Entrepreneur Category?
Business candidates in this British Columbia immigration category must meet the following minimum criteria:
- Demonstrate a personal net worth of at least $800,000;
- Make a personal investment of at least $400 000 to establish or purchase and expand an eligible business in B.C.;
- Create at least three jobs for Canadian citizens or permanent residents;
- Participate in the day-to-day management and direction or the business;
- Sign a performance agreement with B.C. prior to nomination;
- Candidates in the Entrepreneur category can sponsor a key staff member for Canadian permanent residence.
How Do I Qualify For The Regional Entrepreneur Category?
Business candidates in this category must meet the following minimum criteria:
- Demonstrate a personal net worth of at least $400,000;
- Make a personal investment of at least $200,000 to establish or purchase and expand an eligible business in B.C. outside the Vancouver metropolitan area and the Abbotsford metropolitan area;
- Create at least one new job for a Canadian citizen or permanent resident;
- Participate in the day-to-day management and direction or the business;
- Sign a performance agreement with B.C. prior to nomination.
Meanwhile, the latest general draw for British Columbia immigration was one of the biggest of 2018 as minimum scores dropped significantly.
The July 25, 2018 draw saw 400 invitations issued via the British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program, just three fewer than the largest 2018 draw, which took place back in January.
Minimum scores in four out of the five targeted streams dropped, with just 84 points needed for the province’s direct skilled worker category.
In the direct provincial international graduate category, candidates needed at least 91 points, down from 96 points in the previous week’s draw.
The same score of 91 points was also needed in the Express Entry categories for skilled workers and international graduates.
Entry level and semi-skilled workers needed 65 points.
Did You Get Invited in the July 25 B.C. Immigration Draw?
| Date | Category | Minimum Score | Invitations Issued |
| 25-July-18 | EEBC – Skilled Worker | 91 | Total: 400 |
| EEBC – International Graduate | 91 | ||
| SI – Skilled Worker | 84 | ||
| SI – International Graduate | 91 | ||
| SI – Entry Level and Semi-Skilled | 65 |
Source: www.welcomebc.ca
A coveted provincial nomination effectively guarantees selection under the Canada Express Entry System, worth 600 Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) points.
The BC PNP publishes the scores immigrants need to guarantee an invitation for Canada immigration under its programs.
The score needed for an international graduate is 30 points below a skilled worker under both the Canada Express Entry and provincial stream.
For entry-level and semi-skilled workers, that score is lower again.
How To Get A Guaranteed Invitation For B.C. Immigration
| Category | Guaranteed Registration Score |
| Express Entry BC – Skilled Worker | 135 |
| Express Entry BC – International Graduate | 105 |
| Skills Immigration – Skilled Worker | 135 |
| Skills Immigration – International Graduate | 105 |
| Skills Immigration – Entry Level and Semi-Skilled | 95 |
Source: www.welcomebc.ca