The British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BC PNP) recently released its latest invitation results for Skills Immigration and Entrepreneur Immigration categories. Here's what applicants need to know about the latest draws and key insights to understand how selections are made.
Skills Immigration Draws:
The latest Skills Immigration draw took place on December 10, 2024, issuing invitations to candidates across several targeted streams:
- Skilled Worker & Skilled Worker EEBC: Minimum score of 148, with 6 invitations.
- Entry Level & Semi-Skilled: Minimum score of 121.
- Childcare: Minimum score of 101, fewer than 5 invitations.
- Construction: Minimum score of 112, fewer than 5 invitations.
- Healthcare: Minimum score of 121, fewer than 5 invitations.
- Veterinary Care: Minimum score of 80, fewer than 5 invitations.
Additionally, on December 3, 2024, targeted draws also invited candidates in the Childcare, Construction, Healthcare, and Tech sectors, highlighting B.C.’s ongoing focus on specific labour market needs.
Skills Immigration invitations are based on factors like education, occupation, language skills, job offers, and alignment with strategic priorities, aiming to address regional labour shortages and support economic growth.
Entrepreneur Immigration Draws:
In the Entrepreneur Immigration stream, the most recent draws occurred:
- April 15, 2025 (Base stream): Minimum score of 115, with 5 invitations issued.
- March 18, 2025 (Base and Regional streams): Base stream invited 8 entrepreneurs with a minimum score of 115; Regional stream had fewer than 5 invitations with a minimum score of 123.
- January 28, 2025 (Base and Regional streams): Both streams required a minimum score of 123, each issuing fewer than 5 invitations.
The Entrepreneur Immigration draws target candidates based on registration scores, business location, community population, business type (startup or purchase), and alignment with priority sectors.
How Invitations Work:
Invitations are regularly issued based on applicant scores and targeted criteria, aiming to meet B.C.'s economic and labour market objectives. Candidates interested in these streams should keep their profiles updated in the BC PNP Online system.
To find out if you have received an Invitation to Apply (ITA), log into your BCPNP Online profile regularly.
Stay tuned for future updates, ensuring your immigration journey aligns with British Columbia’s needs and priorities.
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