British Columbia PNP Invites International Workers in Latest Draw

Shiwangi Srivastava
[Published 19 Dec, 2025 | 07:29 AM]
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British Columbia has announced its latest Provincial Nominee Program draw, inviting eligible international workers to apply for provincial nomination. This newest selection round reflects the province’s ongoing commitment to addressing labour market gaps.

They support employers in priority sectors and retain skilled professionals who already contribute to the local economy.

Through targeted invitations, the British Columbia PNP continues to provide a structured and reliable pathway for qualified candidates to secure Canadian permanent residence and build long-term careers and settlement opportunities in British Columbia.

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Latest BC PNP Draw Result

The latest BC PNP draw invites 410 candidates under the Skills Immigration stream and <22 candidates under the Entrepreneur Immigration stream, welcoming high-potential applicants seeking permanent residency in Canada.

Skills Immigration:

• Draw date: December 10, 2025
• Type of round: Skills Immigration Invitations
• Number of invitations: 410 
• CRS Score of Lowest-Ranked Candidate Invited: NOC TEER 0, 1, 2 or 3 for 96 candidates and 138 points for 310 candidates

Entrepreneur Immigration:

• Draw date: December 16, 2025
• Type of round: Entrepreneur Immigration Invitations
• Number of invitations: Base: 17, Regional: <5
• CRS Score of Lowest-Ranked Candidate Invited: Base: 115, Regional: 107

Summary of BC PNP Draw of 2025

In 2025, the British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BC PNP) conducted 12 draws across Skills Immigration and Entrepreneur Immigration streams, including both Base and Regional categories. These draws invited candidates across all three pathways, with invitation numbers varying by program and draw date.

The table below provides a detailed breakdown of BC PNP draws held in 2025, including dates, streams, and invitation figures.

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Eligibility criteria for British Columbia

To apply for Canada PR under the British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BC PNP candidates must first meet the basic eligibility requirements of their chosen stream. For Skills Immigration streams, applicants generally need relevant skilled work experience, a valid job offer from a BC employer, appropriate education or training, and minimum language proficiency in English or French.

For Entrepreneur Immigration streams, eligibility focuses on business ownership or management experience, investment capacity, and the ability to establish or purchase a business in British Columbia.

Once eligibility is confirmed, candidates can calculate their BC PNP points using the BC PNP points calculator. Points are awarded based on factors such as work experience, education level, language proficiency, wage level, job location in British Columbia, and adaptability factors.

Entrepreneur candidates are assessed on business experience, investment amount, business plans, and potential economic impact. Calculating your points helps you understand your ranking, assess competitiveness, and identify areas for improvement before submitting or updating your BC PNP application.

Source: welcomebc.ca