British Columbia frequently chooses candidates for provincial nomination through draws conducted under the British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BC PNP). Candidates undergo ranking and assessment based on points accumulated using the BC PNP points calculator. These points are determined by factors such as Age, Education, Work Experience, Language Proficiency, Adaptability, and Spousal Sponsorship.
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).
Immigration to British Columbia for 2024
British Columbia offers residents a high quality of life and abundant career advancement opportunities. In 2023, BC PNP extended invitations to over 10,000 candidates through draws in the Skills Immigration and Entrepreneur Immigration categories. Throughout 2023, BC PNP conducted 4-5 draws nearly every month. This pattern is anticipated to continue into 2024.
Components of BC PNP
The BC PNP consists of two primary components:
Skilled Immigration
- Skilled Worker
- Health Authority
- Entry Level and Semi-Skilled (ELSS)
- International Graduate
- International Post-Graduate
Entrepreneur Immigration
- Base stream
- Regional Pilot
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.
When will the next BC PNP draw take place?
BC PNP draws are usually take 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) Draws held in 2024
The BC PNP latest draw was held on May 7, 2024. A total of 81 invitations were issued to Skilled Workers and International Graduates.
Skills Immigration invitations
BC PNP Skilled Immigration invitations issued to date: May 7, 2024
British Columbia PNP draws on 7 May 2024
| Date | Draw type | Stream | Minimum
Score | Number of invitations |
| May 7, 2024 | Childcare | Skilled Worker, International Graduate (includes EEBC option) | 90 | 11 |
| Construction | 93 | 12 |
| Healthcare | 100 | 12 |
| Tech | 120 | 41 |
| Veterinary care | 80 | <5> |
April 30, 2024
| Date | Draw type | Stream | Minimum
Score | Number of invitations |
| April 30, 2024 | General | Skilled Worker | 131 | 47 |
| Skilled Worker
- EEBC option | 131 |
| International Graduate | 131 |
| International Graduate – EEBC option | 131 |
| Entry Level and
Semi-Skilled | 107 |
| Childcare | Skilled Worker, International Graduate (includes EEBC option) | 91 | 9 |
| Construction | 93 | 9 |
| Healthcare | 100 | 9 |
| Veterinary care | 80 | <5> |
Date: April 23, 2024
| Date | Draw type | Stream | Minimum
Score | Number of invitations |
| April 23, 2024 | Childcare | Skilled Worker, International Graduate (includes EEBC option) | 92 | 11 |
| Construction | 95 | 11 |
| Healthcare | 100 | 19 |
| Tech | 120 | 45 |
| Veterinary care | 80 | <5> |
Date: April 16, 2024
| Stream | Minimum Score Required | Number of invitations issued |
| Skilled Worker | 132 | 39 - General draw |
| Skilled Worker - EEBC option | 132 |
| International Graduate | 132 |
| International Graduate - EEBC option | 132 |
| Entry Level and Semi-Skilled | 97 |
| Skilled Worker, International Graduate (includes EEBC option) | 92 | 12 - Childcare |
| 97 | 10 - Construction |
| 97 | 18 - Healthcare |
| 80 | <5> |
Date: April 9, 2024
| Stream | Draw Types | Minimum Score Required | Number of invitations issued |
| Skilled Worker, International Graduate (includes EEBC option) | Childcare | 90 | 9 |
| Construction | 95 | 13 |
| Healthcare | 95 | 19 |
| Tech | 116 | 46 |
| Veterinary care | 80 | <5> |
Date: April 3, 2024
| Stream | Minimum Score Required | Number of invitations issued |
| Skilled Worker | 130 | 30 - General draw |
| Skilled Worker - EEBC option | 130 |
| International Graduate | 130 |
| International Graduate - EEBC option | 125 |
| Entry Level and Semi-Skilled | 107 |
| Skilled Worker, International Graduate (includes EEBC option) | 90 | 18 - Childcare |
| 95 | 10 - Construction |
| 90 | 25 - Healthcare |
Date: March 26, 2024
| Stream | Draw Types | Minimum Score Required | Number of invitations issued |
| Skilled Worker, International Graduate (includes EEBC option) | Childcare | 85 | 28 |
| Construction | 90 | 21 |
| Healthcare | 85 | 30 |
| Tech | 114 | 47 |
| Veterinary care | 85 | <5> |
Date: March 19, 2024
| Stream | Minimum Score Required | Number of invitations issued |
| Skilled Worker | 125 | 88 - General draw |
| Skilled Worker - EEBC option | 125 |
| International Graduate | 125 |
| International Graduate - EEBC option | 125 |
| Entry Level and Semi-Skilled | 98 |
| Skilled Worker, International Graduate (includes EEBC option) | 80 | 27 - Childcare |
| 85 | 21 - Construction |
| 80 | 30 - Healthcare |
| 80 | <5> |
Date: March 12, 2024
| Stream | Draw Types | Minimum Score Required | Number of invitations issued |
| Skilled Worker, International Graduate (includes EEBC option) | Childcare | 75 | 54 |
| Construction | 80 | 30 |
| Healthcare | 75 | 38 |
| Tech | 113 | 65 |
| Veterinary care | 75 | <5> |
Date: March 5, 2024
| Stream | Minimum Score Required | Number of invitations issued |
| Skilled Worker | 126 | 54 - General draw |
| Skilled Worker - EEBC option | 126 |
| International Graduate | 126 |
| International Graduate - EEBC option | 126 |
| Entry Level and Semi-Skilled | 99 |
| Skilled Worker, International Graduate (includes EEBC option) | 70 | 32 - Childcare |
| 80 | 30 - Construction |
| 70 | 39 - Healthcare |
| 70 | <5> |
Date: February 27, 2024
| Stream | Draw Types | Minimum Score Required | Number of invitations issued |
| Skilled Worker, International Graduate (includes EEBC option) | Childcare | 65 | 45 |
| Construction | 80 | 12 |
| Healthcare | 65 | 41 |
| Tech | 108 | 90 |
| Veterinary care | 65 | <5> |
Date: February 21, 2024
| Stream | Minimum Score Required | Number of invitations issued |
| Skilled Worker | 126 | 69 - General draw |
| Skilled Worker - EEBC option | 126 |
| International Graduate | 126 |
| International Graduate - EEBC option | 126 |
| Entry Level and Semi-Skilled | 99 |
| Skilled Worker, International Graduate (includes EEBC option) | 60 | 70 - Childcare |
| 75 | 32 - Construction |
| 60 | 41 - Healthcare |
| 60 | <5> |
Date: February 13, 2024
| Stream | Draw Types | Minimum Score Required | Number of invitations issued |
| Skilled Worker, International Graduate (includes EEBC option) | Childcare | 60 | 54 |
| Construction | 75 | 27 |
| Healthcare | 60 | 41 |
| Tech | 108 | 77 |
| Veterinary care | 60 | <5> |
Entrepreneur Immigration invitations
BC PNP Entrepreneur Immigration invitations issued to date
| Date | Stream | Score | Number of
Invitations |
| February 27, 2024 | Regional Pilot | 106 | <5> |
| Base | 115 | 5 |
| January 16, 2024 | Regional Pilot | 135 | <5> |
| Base | 116 | <5> |
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