BC PNP Draw – Latest Results

Latest BC PNP Draw: December 10, 2025

On December 10, 2025, the BC PNP issued 410 invitations under the Skills Immigration stream. This draw invited two groups of candidates: 

High-wage category

• Invitations issued: 96
• Minimum wage requirement: $87/hour
• Equivalent annual salary: $170,000/year
• Eligible occupations: Positions classified under NOC TEER 0, 1, 2, or 3
• Additional requirement: Valid job offer meeting the wage threshold

Points-based category

• Invitations issued: 314
• Minimum score required: 138 points under the BC PNP points system.

It’s worth noting that on December 2, 2025, there were 804 candidates in the BC PNP pool with a score between 130-139. So we may not see the points requirement for this category fall much further in the next round, depending on its size.

Other notes 

• Entrepreneur Immigration: No invitations were issued for entrepreneur candidates in this draw. 
• Registration timing: Only registrations received before December 10 were eligible for selection. 
• You can view our PNP Live Tracker for more details about PNP draw activity.  

When is the next BC PNP draw?

The BC PNP does not publish exact dates for upcoming draws, but based on yearly trends, they typically occur every 1–2 weeks. In 2025, however, there has been a shift toward more targeted draws, focusing on specific occupations such as healthcare, tech, and early childhood education, while general draws have slowed or paused. So far in 2025, the British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BC PNP) has held only two major draws under the Skills Immigration category.

BC PNP Draws in 2025

BC PNP Pool  

The BC Provincial Nominee Program (BC PNP) pool is the system that British Columbia uses to rank skilled workers looking to be nominated for permanent residence. It’s not the same as the Express Entry pool, and it has a different scoring system and a different process to apply. You won’t automatically enter the BC PNP pool when you enter the pool for Express Entry, even if you live and work in BC.  

Registrations to the BC PNP pool are scored based on economic factors (up to 120 points) and human capital factors (up to 80 points). Broadly speaking, you may be assessed based on your wage, job location, skill level of the work you’re doing, work experience, education, and language proficiency.  

The higher your score, the better your chances of receiving an invitation to apply to receive a nomination from BC. It’s important to note, though, that getting an invitation to apply does not guarantee you will receive a provincial nomination from BC. It’s a step in the process.  

BC PNP Pool Size 

British Columbia’s government started sharing information about the BC PNP Pool size in 2025. Information about the size of the pool is shared at (around) 3-month intervals.  

On December 2, 2025, the BC PNP Pool had the following candidates registered: 

Based on the last two pool updates, we saw around 41 candidates enter the pool at the 150+ points mark in three months. It seems likely that there will be a steady inflow of candidates at this level continuing through 2026. 

The pool size overall also increased slightly during this period, up from 10,876 in September 2025 to 11,083 in December 2025. It’s worth noting that the number of registrants in the pool is likely higher than BC’s PNP allocation for 2026 – and that’s before the year even starts. So, it’s likely that those waiting in the pool won’t all be invited. As of the end of 2025, BC’s government is prioritizing applicants with quite high scores in the 140-149 range and higher. We expect this trend to continue through 2026.  

If you’re currently registered for the BC PNP pool, working on your score could be a ticket to success in 2026.  

Your BC PNP Draw FAQs Answered

What are BC PNP Draws?

Draws in the BC PNP are selection rounds during which the province issues Invitations to Apply (ITAs) to candidates in its registration pool who are most likely to meet B.C.’s economic and labour-market needs. These draws allow the province to proactively choose potential immigrants whose skills and job offers align with its priorities.

How a BC PNP Draw Works

Candidates register through the BC PNP Online system and submit detailed information about their qualifications, job offer, experience, language and region. In each draw, BC reviews the registration pool, ranks candidates, and issues ITAs to the highest-ranked applicants or those targeted for labour-market needs. After receiving an ITA, candidates may submit a full application for provincial nomination.

Types of BC PNP Draws

The BC PNP holds draws across its major pathways: Skills Immigration (for workers) and Entrepreneur Immigration (for business-starting applicants). Within Skills Immigration there are different streams (Skilled Worker, International Graduate, Entry Level & Semi-Skilled), and some draws are targeted to specific occupations, wages, regions or strategic priorities.

How often does a BC PNP draw occur?

Draws occur periodically – the number invited and frequency of draws is adjusted to maintain standard processing times and support B.C.’s priorities. Note: For 2025, the program indicates that there are no general or priority-occupation invitations planned under the Skills Immigration stream.

Why BC PNP Draws Are Important

Draws are a crucial mechanism for the province to align immigration intake with labour-market demand. Through these invitation rounds, B.C. can pick candidates whose skills, job offers and regional settlement intentions support economic growth. For applicants, a draw means gaining access to a provincial nomination — a key step to permanent residence.

Where to Track the Latest BC PNP Draws

1. Check this Latest BC PNP Draw page regularly: Bookmark this page in your browser to check the latest OINP Draw details
2. Receive our weekly Newsletter: Receive the latest updates in provincial draws directly in your email. Register here for the newsletter.
3. Check our official PNP tracker for the latest updates: Access the full list of Ontario PNP Draws by selecting the Ontario province in the filter.
4. Check Provincial official sources: The British Columbia PNP invitations Page and the Express Entry–linked rounds (NOIs) Page.

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