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Since 1998
BC PNP offers pathways for skilled workers, health authority employees and entrepreneurs to settle in one of Canada's most desirable provinces. Known for its tech industry and quality of life.
BC PNP Skills Immigration has two streams, Skilled Worker and Health Authority, and both offer an Express Entry BC option. The Entry Level and Semi-Skilled stream is closed (last invitations 10 December 2024). The International Graduate and International Post-Graduate streams are no longer listed, and BC states that no new student streams will launch; study in B.C. or elsewhere in Canada now earns registration points only. Most candidates register and are ranked on the Skills Immigration Registration System (SIRS).
For skilled workers with a full-time, indeterminate job offer from an eligible B.C. employer in a skilled occupation (NOC TEER 0, 1, 2, 3). Candidates register, are scored out of 200 and are invited in targeted draws.
For health professionals with a full-time, indeterminate job offer from a B.C. public health authority in an eligible health occupation. Registration is not required: eligible candidates apply directly.
For experienced entrepreneurs who want to establish a new business in BC or take over and grow an existing one.
Lower requirements for entrepreneurs establishing a new business in a participating BC community outside Metro Vancouver. A community referral and an exploratory visit are required.
For foreign corporations that wish to establish operations in BC. Key staff of the corporation are nominated.
The final priority technology draw took place on 3 December 2024. Technology occupations remain eligible under the Skilled Worker stream, and tech candidates are now invited in the same targeted draws as other sectors under the 2026 Care, Build and Innovate priorities. There are no tech-specific weekly draws.
BC PNP scores each Skills Immigration registration out of 200 points: up to 120 for human capital factors (work experience, education, language) and up to 80 for economic factors (hourly wage and area of employment). The points below are from the Skills Immigration Program Guide (effective 28 May 2026). Use our BC PNP Skills Calculator to estimate a score.
Hourly wage of the B.C. job offer (up to 55 points; 55 at CAD 70 per hour or more) and area of employment (up to 25 points, including a 10 point regional experience or alumni bonus)
CLB/NCLC scores in English or French: 5 points at CLB 4, rising to 30 at CLB 9 or higher, plus 10 points for proficiency in both languages (maximum 40)
Highest level of education (doctoral 27, master's 22, bachelor's or post-graduate diploma 15), with 8 extra points for B.C. and 6 for other Canadian credentials (maximum 40)
Years of directly related work experience in your NOC (1 to 20 points), plus 10 for one year in Canada and 10 for current full-time work with the supporting B.C. employer (maximum 40)
Skills Immigration: no registration fee, CAD 1,750 application fee (from 22 January 2026), CAD 500 request for review. Entrepreneur: CAD 300 registration and CAD 3,500 application.
Targeted draws under Care, Build and Innovate. BC expects at least 35% of nominations to go to candidates working outside Metro Vancouver. 2026 allocation: 6,254.
A one-time initiative for up to 250 health authority workers in cleaning or security roles in rural or remote communities. Registration closed on 7 October 2026.
The final priority technology draw was on 3 December 2024. Tech occupations remain eligible and are invited through targeted draws.
Our team prepares BC PNP applications under the Skilled Worker, Health Authority and Entrepreneur streams. Get your free eligibility assessment today.
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