British Columbia issued 74 invitations to apply for a provincial nomination for permanent residence on February 9.

The (BC PNP) Tech Pilot draw issued invitations to candidates under the Express Entry BC and skills immigration categories.

Selected candidates who were from the skilled worker and International Graduate subcategories needed a minimum provincial score of 80.

The February 9 draw saw the minimum score remain in the low 80s, as has been the case for Tech Pilot draws since the beginning of the year

The BC PNP Tech Pilot is a fast-track immigration pathway for in-demand tech workers and international students.

The pilot project was launched in 2017 and has been extended several times, most recently until June 2021.