The lowest-ever minimum score and largest number of invites issued features in the latest British Columbia immigration Entrepreneur draw.
The October 31 draw saw 25 invites issued to business candidates, with a minimum score of 112 points.
The previous largest draw took place in February 2017 and saw 20 candidates invited for British Columbia immigration.
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In terms of the minimum score, the previous lowest was 113, in a March 2018 draw.
The B.C. Entrepreneur category conducted its first draw in November 2015.
What Was the Minimum Score For The Latest B.C. Entrepreneur Draw?
| Date | Category | Minimum Score | Invites Issued |
| 31-Oct-18 | Entrepreneur Immigration | 112 | 25 |
Source: https://welcomebc.ca
In the previous B.C. business draw on July 25, 2018, 14 invites were issued and a minimum score of 116 required.
Did You Get Invited In The September 19 B.C. Business Draw?
| Date | Category | Minimum Score | Invites Issued |
| 19-Sep-18 | Entrepreneur Immigration | 114 | 18 |
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 B.C. general draw saw 469 invitations issued via the British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program.
Skilled worker candidates under the province’s Express Entry and direct provincial streams both required a minimum 82 points in the September 19, 2018 draw.
International graduates under both streams needed to score 91 points or more to qualify.
Lastly, entry level and semi-skilled applications required 65 points.
Did You Get Invited in the October 31 B.C. Immigration Draw?
| Date | Category | Minimum Score | Invitations Issued |
| 31-October-18 (Technology only) | EEBC – Skilled Worker | 79 | Total: 469 |
| EEBC – International Graduate | 89 | ||
| SI – Skilled Worker | 80 | ||
| SI – International Graduate | 90 | ||
| SI – Entry Level and Semi-Skilled | 70 |
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