British Columbia Invites New Candidates in November 18, 2025 Entrepreneur Immigration PNP Draw

A Quick Look at the November 18 Draw 

Base category: 

• Minimum score: 121
• Invitations: 19

Regional category: 

• Minimum score: 115
• Invitations: fewer than 5

Modest numbers, but the largest Entrepreneur Immigration Base-category round B.C. has issued all year. 

Want to keep an eye on B.C.’s next round? Check out our PNP Live Tracker for updates on draws. 

How Does This Draw Compare? 

The November 18 Entrepreneur Immigration draw fits neatly into a pattern. Throughout fall 2025, the province has maintained a steady pattern of smaller, targeted rounds.  

The previous draw on October 2 issued: 

• 11 Base invitations (minimum score 123) 

And in August 19, the province issued: 

• 11 Base invitations (minimum score 124)

• fewer than 5 Regional invitations (minimum score 115) 

This shows two clear patterns: 

1. Base category invitations typically range between 9 and 20 per draw, with competitive scores in the low-120s.
2. Regional invitations remain limited, usually under five, as the province continues to carefully manage intake into smaller communities. 

And now that B.C. has received a sizable bump in its nomination allocation for 2025, there’s a good chance that extra room will quietly shape the tone of the upcoming rounds. 

What’s Going On Behind the Numbers? 

A focus on business investment and community growth 

The Base category continues to lead the invitations because it attracts entrepreneurs who can launch or expand businesses in B.C.’s major economic regions. These proposals often bring new services, investment, and jobs to local communities. 

Regional invitations still play an important role 

Even with fewer than five invitations, the Regional stream remains significant. These candidates are committing to start or expand businesses in smaller communities, which can have a noticeable impact – especially in places where even one new business can boost local activity. 

Score thresholds that keep things competitive but not impossible 

A Base score of 121 is right in that familiar sweet spot B.C. has hovered around all year. It’s competitive, but it’s not the kind of number that makes applicants throw in the towel. 

What This Means for Candidates 

With the province receiving additional nomination allocations this fall, B.C. has a little more room to work with as it wraps up 2025. That extra breathing space may give the program a bit more flexibility in how it handles the next few rounds and works through pending applications. The province also indicated that some of the older International Post-Graduate (IPG) files from 2024 may finally start moving again. It’s encouraging, even if we haven’t seen any of that activity reflected in recent draws just yet. 

Because British Columbia continues to focus on its Entrepreneur Immigration stream, this round is a good reminder for candidates planning to launch or acquire a business in the province to take a fresh look at their plans. It’s worth double-checking eligibility, tightening up your business proposal, and making sure it genuinely fits the economic needs of the community where you hope to build or grow your business. The Base and Regional categories look for slightly different things, so knowing which one matches your goals can make a real difference. 

If you’re looking for a clearer overview of how the entrepreneur pathways work, or you’re thinking about starting a business in a B.C. community – the province has laid everything out on its official WelcomeBC site. 

And if you’re hoping for an invitation in one of the upcoming rounds, the best thing you can do is stay ready. Keep your SIRS profile up to date, stay in touch with your employer (if you have one), and make sure none of your documents quietly expire in the background.