British Columbia Invites Skilled Workers and Entrepreneurs in Latest PNP Draw

The British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BC PNP) has issued new Invitations to Apply (ITAs) for provincial nomination, targeting both skilled workers and entrepreneurs.

Overview of the October 2 BC PNP Draw

On October 2, 2025, British Columbia conducted two separate draws under its Skills Immigration and Entrepreneur Immigration categories.

A total of 485 invitations were issued in this round.

So far in 2025, the BC PNP has issued 568 invitations under Skills Immigration and 86 invitations under the Entrepreneur Immigration category.

Skills Immigration Draw Details

This was the first Skills Immigration draw since May 8, 2025.
British Columbia invited skilled workers who met one of the following two conditions:

• Criteria 1: Job offer under NOC TEER 0, 1, 2, or 3, with a minimum wage of $90 per hour or $175,000 per year.
• Criteria 2: A minimum score of 140 points based on the BC PNP scoring system.
  
  

In total, 474 skilled workers were invited through these criteria.

According to BC PNP, future Skills Immigration draws may depend on factors such as:

• Education and professional designations in BC
• Language proficiency
• Occupation and work experience
• Wage or skill level of job offer
• Commitment to living and working in a specific BC region
• Labour market needs and government initiatives
  
  

Note: Under Canada’s National Occupational Classification (NOC), occupations are categorized by skill level (TEER 0–5), with TEER 0 representing the highest-skilled positions.

Entrepreneur Immigration Draw Details

The province also held its seventh Entrepreneur Immigration draw under the Base Stream to attract experienced business professionals.
A total of 11 invitations were issued with a cut-off score of 123.

To be eligible for the Base Stream, candidates must achieve a minimum registration score of 115 and meet other requirements. All invited entrepreneurs scored above this threshold.

Eligibility Requirements for Entrepreneur Immigration (Base Stream)

Applicants under the Base Stream must meet several eligibility criteria, including:

• Personal net worth: Minimum of $600,000
• Business experience: Within the last 10 years, one of the following:
• 3 years as a business owner-manager, or
• 4 years as a senior manager, or
• A combination of 1 year as owner-manager and 2 years as senior manager
• Minimum investment: $200,000 in the business
• Language ability: CLB 4 or higher
• Education: Post-secondary credential (or equivalent experience)
• Business ownership: At least one-third ownership (or full ownership if qualifying through education)
• Business activity: Start a new business or purchase and expand an existing one in BC
• Job creation: Create at least one full-time job for a Canadian citizen or permanent resident
  
  

Summary

British Columbia continues to welcome both skilled workers and entrepreneurs who can contribute to the province’s economic growth. With consistent draws and evolving selection priorities, the BC PNP remains a key pathway for individuals aiming to build their future in Canada.