The Skills Immigration Registration System (SIRS) is a dynamic management system for immigration to British Columbia, Canada. The SIRS allows the British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BC PNP) to rank and select candidates who have the ability to settle permanently in the province.
As it is a points-based system, candidates receive a score based on the information provided when they register. The registration score will determine whether a candidate will receive an invitation to apply under one of five BC PNP categories that are managed under the system.
- If you are looking for information on the latest BC PNP draw, see our PNP Live Tracker.
Which BC PNP categories require SIRS registration?
The BC PNP is divided into three streams and numerous categories:
Skills Immigration (SI)
- Skilled Worker
- Health Care Professional
- International Graduate
- International Post-Graduate
- Entry Level and Semi-Skilled
Express Entry BC (EE BC)
- Skilled Worker
- Health Care Professional
- International Graduate
- International Post-Graduate
The BC PNP also offers an Entrepreneur Stream. Some BC PNP categories require SIRS registration.
It should be noted that all categories that are aligned with the Skills Immigration Registration System require candidates to have a qualifying job offer from an employer in BC.
Moreover, some BC PNP categories managed under the Skills Immigration Registration System are also aligned with the federal Express Entry immigration system. Successful applicants to one of these categories receive 600 additional Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) points, followed by an invitation to apply (ITA) for permanent residence.
If all of this sounds confusing, the diagram below may help.
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