BC PNP lifts suspension for 31 occupations
The BC Provincial Nominee Program (BC PNP) has resumed issuing invitations to apply (ITA) on 16 February 2021 to the 31 occupations previously excluded from receiving invitations.
On March 30, 2020, the BC Provincial Nominee Program (BC PNP) temporarily suspended issuing invitations to apply (ITA) for individuals in 31 tourism, hospitality, retail and personal services occupations. This was a temporary measure in response to widespread unemployment in these sectors resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic.
To balance the need across all sectors of the provincial labour market, a separate draw has been conducted for Retail and Wholesale Trade Managers (NOC 0621) and Restaurant and Food Service Managers (NOC 0631) as both occupations have a high number of registrants within the BC PNP Skills Immigration Registration System.
The occupations previously excluded from invitations to apply are, by National Occupational Classification (NOC) code:
0621 – Retail and wholesale trade managers
0631 – Restaurant and food service managers
0632 – Accommodation service managers
0651 – Managers in customer and personal services, n.e.c.
3236 – Massage therapists
6211 – Retail sales supervisors
6311 – Food service supervisors
6313 – Accommodation, travel, tourism and related services supervisors
6321 – Chefs
6322 – Cooks
6341 – Hairstylists …