Draw Results Overview
This BC PNP draw covered the following two immigration categories:
- Skills Immigration
- Entrepreneur Immigration
Invitation Data by Category
| Immigration Category | Number of Invitations | Minimum Score |
|---|---|---|
| Skills Immigration | 474 | 140 (applicable only to certain candidates) |
| Entrepreneur Immigration - Base Stream | 11 | 123 |
To date in 2025, the BC PNP has issued 568 invitations through the Skills Immigration category and no more than 86 invitations through the Entrepreneur Immigration category.
Skills Immigration Draw Details
Reopening After Nearly 5 Months
This Skills Immigration draw marks the first time British Columbia has resumed invitations in this category since May 8, 2025. In the October 2 draw, candidates were invited if they met one of the following two criteria:
Criteria 1: High Wage Position Requirements
- Minimum wage of $90/hour or annual salary of $175,000
- Job offer must fall under NOC TEER 0, 1, 2, or 3
Criteria 2: Provincial Nomination Score Requirements
- Minimum score of 140 points based on the BC PNP candidate scoring system
Distribution of Invitations by Criteria
| Selection Criteria | Number of Invitations |
|---|---|
| Criteria 1 (High Wage Position) | 114 |
| Criteria 2 (Points-Based) | 360 |
About NOC TEER Classification: Canada's National Occupational Classification system ranks occupations across 6 levels (0 to 5) based on required Training, Education, Experience and Responsibilities, with TEER 0 being the highest skill level and TEER 5 the lowest.
Factors for Future Draws
According to BC PNP official information, future Skills Immigration draws may consider the following factors comprehensively:
- Educational background
- Professional credentials in British Columbia
- Language proficiency
- Occupation category
- Work experience
- Wage level and skill level of job offer
- Intent to live, work, and settle in specific regions of British Columbia
- Strategic priorities, particularly factors that address specific labour market needs in BC or support government pilot projects and initiatives
Entrepreneur Immigration Draw Details
Seventh Round of Base Stream Draw
Conducted simultaneously with the Skills Immigration draw, this was the seventh round of the BC PNP Entrepreneur Immigration Base Stream, demonstrating the province's continued commitment to attracting entrepreneurial talent.
A total of 11 entrepreneurs received ITAs for provincial nomination this round.
| Stream Type | Number of Invitations | Minimum Score |
|---|---|---|
| Base Stream | 11 | 123 |
Base Stream Eligibility Requirements
Applicants for the Entrepreneur Immigration Base Stream must meet a minimum registration score of 115 points and satisfy other stream requirements. All invited candidates in this round exceeded this baseline score.
Candidates must meet the following complete eligibility criteria:
Financial Requirements:
- Personal net worth: At least $600,000 CAD
- Business investment capability: At least $200,000 CAD
Experience and Education Requirements (meet one of the following):
- Business experience: Within the past 10 years, 3 years as a business owner-manager, or 4 years as a senior manager, or 1 year as a business owner-manager plus 2 years as a senior manager
- Educational alternative: If business experience requirements are not met, proof of eligible post-secondary credentials may be submitted as an alternative
Language Requirements:
- Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) Level 4
Business Operations Requirements:
- Business ownership: At least 1/3 ownership of the business (100% ownership required if using educational credentials in lieu of business experience)
- Ability to establish a new business or acquire and grow an existing business
- Job creation: Create at least one full-time position for a Canadian citizen or permanent resident
Analysis and Outlook
This draw marks the restart of British Columbia's Skills Immigration category after a nearly 5-month suspension, demonstrating the province's continued demand for skilled talent. Meanwhile, the steady progress of the Entrepreneur Immigration category indicates that British Columbia is diversifying its immigration strategy, placing equal emphasis on attracting business talent with entrepreneurial capabilities and investment capacity alongside technical workforce recruitment.
For applicants interested in immigrating to British Columbia, it is recommended to closely monitor BC PNP official updates and stay informed about invitation frequency and score thresholds across all categories to ensure adequate preparation.
