British Columbia PNP Draw History
Recent Provincial Nominee Program invitation rounds for British Columbia — minimum scores, invitations issued, and streams.
Last verified: Apr 29, 2026
Latest draw
Apr 22, 2026 · Stream: bc_skilled_worker
Minimum score: 138
Invitations issued: 484
| Date | Stream | Min score | Invitations |
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| Apr 22, 2026 | bc_skilled_worker | 138 | 484 |
| Apr 14, 2026 | bc_entrepreneur | 115 | 14 |
| Mar 25, 2026 | bc_skilled_worker | 114 | 69 |
| Mar 25, 2026 | bc_eebc_skilled_worker | 135 | 42 |
| Mar 10, 2026 | bc_entrepreneur | 117 | 7 |
| Feb 25, 2026 | bc_tech | 123 | 36 |
| Feb 11, 2026 | bc_skilled_worker | 135 | 460 |
| Feb 11, 2026 | bc_healthcare | 60 | 38 |
| Feb 10, 2026 | bc_entrepreneur | 121 | 13 |
| Feb 4, 2026 | bc_skilled_worker | 138 | 429 |
| Jan 28, 2026 | bc_skilled_worker | 118 | 62 |
| Jan 13, 2026 | bc_entrepreneur | 115 | 7 |
| Dec 10, 2025 | bc_tech | 122 | 48 |
| Nov 26, 2025 | bc_skilled_worker | 116 | 71 |
Check if you qualify for a BC PNP stream
How PNP draws work
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What the BC PNP is
The British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BC PNP) is B.C.'s pathway to Canadian permanent residence. It runs two main categories — Skills Immigration (for skilled workers and international graduates) and Entrepreneur Immigration (for business owners) — each with several streams.
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How BC PNP invitation rounds work
BC ranks candidates in its Skills Immigration Registration System (SIRS) using points for job offer wage, education, language, and work experience. Periodic draws invite candidates at or above a stream-specific minimum score; the BC SIRS score is out of roughly 200 points.
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Targeted draws
BC frequently runs targeted draws for specific occupation groups — Tech, Healthcare, Childcare, Construction, Veterinary Care — often at lower cutoffs than general Skilled Worker draws. Each targeted draw lists the eligible NOC codes on WelcomeBC's Invitations to Apply page.
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After an invitation
An invitation to apply starts a roughly 30-day window to submit a complete BC PNP application. Enhanced-stream candidates (tied to Express Entry) link the nomination to a federal Express Entry profile for 600 CRS points; base-stream candidates apply directly to IRCC after the nomination.
Key facts
- BC uses the SIRS scoring scale, which tops out near 200 points — not comparable to Ontario's OINP scheme, Saskatchewan's /100 SINP, or the federal /1200 CRS.
- Targeted tech, healthcare, and childcare draws are common and often have meaningfully lower cutoffs than general Skilled Worker draws.
- Most BC PNP Skills Immigration streams require a valid full-time job offer from a BC employer; the Express Entry BC and International Post-Graduate streams have the fewest job-offer constraints.
- Enhanced streams (most Skilled Worker streams) add 600 CRS points through Express Entry; base streams lead to a direct-to-IRCC PR application.
- WelcomeBC publishes each invitation round's stream, NOC group targeting, minimum score, and invitation count on its official Invitations to Apply page.
Frequently asked questions
What streams does BC invite from?
BC regularly invites candidates under Skilled Worker, Healthcare Professional, International Graduate, International Post-Graduate, Entry Level and Semi-Skilled, and several Express Entry-enhanced variants (EEBC Skilled Worker, EEBC Healthcare, EEBC International Graduate). Targeted draws periodically focus on Tech, Childcare, Construction, and Veterinary Care occupations.
What is a BC SIRS score?
The Skills Immigration Registration System (SIRS) score is BC's ranking metric for Skills Immigration candidates. Points come from job offer wage, work experience, education level, English or French ability, and (in some streams) a regional or occupation-specific bonus. Scores typically fall in the 50–200 range and are only meaningful within BC's system.
Why can I see a BC score of 100 alongside an Ontario score of 400?
Because each province uses its own scale. A BC SIRS score of 100 and an Ontario OINP score of 400 describe different things; neither is "higher" in a comparable sense. That's why the hub page charts invitations issued (a province-neutral unit) rather than scores.
How often does BC run draws?
BC typically runs invitation rounds on a weekly or biweekly cadence, often grouping Skilled Worker, Healthcare, and targeted-occupation draws on the same day. Exact frequency varies by stream and by labour-market priorities; check the "Last verified" stamp for the latest draw captured here.
Do I need a job offer to get invited?
Most BC PNP Skills Immigration streams require a valid, indeterminate, full-time job offer from a BC employer. The Express Entry BC International Post-Graduate stream is a notable exception — graduates of certain master's or doctoral programs from eligible BC institutions can apply without a job offer.
Is this page official BC PNP advice?
No. This page compiles publicly available WelcomeBC draw announcements as a reference. It is not legal or immigration advice, and past cutoffs are historical, not predictions. Always verify against welcomebc.ca before relying on any number for a real application decision.