The British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BC PNP) regularly selects candidates for provincial nomination through draws. These draws typically occur throughout the year, and the same continues in the year 2025 as well.
Candidates are ranked and assessed based on points accumulated using the BC PNP points calculator. Key factors considered in the point system includes, age, education, Work experience, language skills, adaptability, spousal sponsorship, etc.
Pathway to Permanent Residency
Candidates with the highest scores receive provincial nominations, enabling them to apply for permanent residency visas through Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC).
British Columbia offers residents a high quality of life and ample opportunities for career advancement. In 2024, the BC Provincial Nominee Program (BC PNP) issued invitations to a significant number of candidates through draws in both the Skills Immigration and Entrepreneur Immigration categories.
Throughout 2024, the BC PNP typically conducted 3-4 draws per month, demonstrating a consistent and active approach to welcoming skilled immigrants. This encouraging trend is expected to continue into 2025, presenting ongoing opportunities for individuals interested in immigrating to British Columbia.
Components of BC PNP
The BC PNP consists of two primary components:
Skilled Immigration
Entrepreneur Immigration
Should you receive a provincial nomination from British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BC PNP) under either of the two components, you and your family can submit applications for Canadian permanent residency visas to the IRCC. Presently, the majority of applications processed through the BC PNP are typically finalized within an application processing time of 12 to 15 months.
BC PNP draws are usually taking place on weekly basis, with some exceptions. The government of British Columbia does not publish this information beforehand. Here are the details of the BC PNP latest draw.
Latest British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BC PNP) Draw
The BC PNP latest draw was held on December 10, 2024. A total of 26 invitations were issued to Skilled Workers and International Graduates.
Skills Immigration invitations
BC PNP Skilled Immigration invitations issued to date: December 10, 2024
Stream | Minimum Score Required | Number of invitations issued |
Skilled Worker | 148 | 6 - General draw |
Skilled Worker - EEBC option | 148 | |
Entry Level and Semi-Skilled | 121 | |
Skilled Worker (includes EEBC option) | 101 | <5> |
112 | <5> | |
121 | <5> | |
80 | <5> |
Date: December 3, 2024
Stream | Draw Types | Minimum Score Required | Number of invitations issued |
Skilled Worker, International Graduate (includes EEBC option) | Childcare | 102 | <5> |
Construction | 108 | <5> | |
Healthcare | 121 | 6 | |
Tech | 141 | <5> |
Date: November 26, 2024
Stream | Minimum Score Required | Number of invitations issued |
Skilled Worker | 146 | 7 - General draw |
Skilled Worker - EEBC option | 146 | |
International Graduate | 146 | |
International Graduate - EEBC option | 146 | |
Entry Level and Semi-Skilled | 125 | |
Skilled Worker, International Graduate (includes EEBC option) | 102 | <5> |
108 | <5> | |
121 | <5> | |
80 | <5> |
Date: November 20, 2024
Stream | Draw Types | Minimum Score Required | Number of invitations issued |
Skilled Worker, International Graduate (includes EEBC option) | Childcare | 102 | 3 |
Construction | 107 | 4 | |
Healthcare | 116 | 4 | |
Tech | 141 | 4 | |
Veterinary care | 80 | <5> |
Date: November 13, 2024
Stream | Minimum Score Required | Number of invitations issued |
Skilled Worker | 143 | 10 - General draw |
Skilled Worker - EEBC option | 143 | |
International Graduate | 143 | |
International Graduate - EEBC option | 143 | |
Entry Level and Semi-Skilled | 121 | |
Skilled Worker, International Graduate (includes EEBC option) | 102 | 5 - Childcare |
105 | 4 - Construction | |
113 | 5 - Healthcare | |
80 | <5> |
Date: November 6, 2024
Stream | Draw Types | Minimum Score Required | Number of invitations issued |
Skilled Worker, International Graduate (includes EEBC option) | Childcare | 96 | 7 |
Construction | 97 | 5 | |
Healthcare | 111 | 8 | |
Tech | 128 | 31 |
Date: October 30, 2024
Stream | Minimum Score Required | Number of invitations issued |
Skilled Worker | 134 | 31 - General draw |
Skilled Worker - EEBC option | 134 | |
International Graduate | 134 | |
International Graduate - EEBC option | 134 | |
Entry Level and Semi-Skilled | 117 | |
Skilled Worker, International Graduate (includes EEBC option) | 90 | 20 - Childcare |
96 | 20 - Construction | |
104 | 12 - Healthcare | |
80 | <5> |
Date: October 22, 2024
Stream | Draw Types | Minimum Score Required | Number of invitations issued |
Skilled Worker, International Graduate (includes EEBC option) | Childcare | 83 | 41 |
Construction | 89 | 10 | |
Healthcare | 99 | 11 | |
Tech | 117 | 60 | |
Veterinary care | 80 | <5> |
Date: October 16, 2024
Stream | Minimum Score Required | Number of invitations issued |
Skilled Worker | 127 | 102 - General draw |
Skilled Worker - EEBC option | 127 | |
International Graduate | 127 | |
International Graduate - EEBC option | 127 | |
Entry Level and Semi-Skilled | 110 | |
Skilled Worker, International Graduate (includes EEBC option) | 83 | 38 - Childcare |
89 | 21 - Construction | |
99 | 28 - Healthcare | |
80 | <5> |
Date: October 8, 2024
Stream | Draw Types | Minimum Score Required | Number of invitations issued |
Skilled Worker, International Graduate (includes EEBC option) | Childcare | 83 | 44 |
Construction | 89 | 25 | |
Healthcare | 99 | 21 | |
Tech | 116 | 83 | |
Veterinary care | 80 | <5> |
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