British Columbia PNP.
The Pacific gateway, by the points.
B.C. selects skilled workers, health professionals and graduates through the Skills Immigration Registration System (SIRS). In 2026 the program runs a targeted “Care, Build & Innovate” framework, with near-weekly draws focused on priority occupations.
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How the BC PNP works.
British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program, run by WelcomeBC (Province of B.C.) with IRCC. You qualify under a stream, get selected or nominated, then IRCC decides your PR. Official site →
SIRS · out of 200
Skills Immigration Registration System — your hourly wage is the single biggest factor.
Allocation & fees
SIRS draws run near-weekly under the Care, Build & Innovate framework. Figures change — verify on the official site. Data checked 2026-07-21.
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British Columbia in 2026, by the numbers.
| Date | Round | Invited |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 6, 2026 | 102 PointsCare: Childcare | 183 |
| Jul 28, 2026 | 117 PointsBase | 10 |
| Jul 23, 2026 | 50 PointsTemporary Rural/Remote Health Support Initiative | 60 |
| Jul 16, 2026 | —Innovate: High Economic Impact | 223 |
| Jul 9, 2026 | 108 PointsCare: Childcare | 91 |
| Jun 30, 2026 | 118 PointsBase | 14 |
Skills Immigration invitations are issued by category - Care (childcare, health, veterinary), Build (construction trades) and Innovate (high economic impact) - plus a temporary rural/remote health initiative. Entrepreneur Immigration runs on its own schedule.
BC PNP streams, criteria and process.
Choose the stream that fits your profile. Criteria and open or closed status change often — we confirm what is live before you file.
Skilled Worker
For workers with a B.C. job offer in a skilled occupation, ranked through SIRS.
Healthcare Professional
Direct application (no SIRS registration) for eligible health roles.
International Graduate
For recent graduates of eligible Canadian institutions with a B.C. job offer.
International Post-Graduate
Direct application for master’s/PhD graduates of B.C. public institutions.
Entry-Level & Semi-Skilled
For lower-skilled roles in tourism/hospitality, food processing and long-haul trucking.
Entrepreneur Immigration
For experienced business owners establishing or buying a B.C. business.
Where B.C. selection actually turns — the factors that decide whether a profile is invited.
Wage is king
SIRS weights your hourly wage more than any other factor — a strong offer moves your score most.
Care, Build & Innovate
2026 draws prioritise healthcare, construction/trades and tech/innovation occupations.
+600 via EEBC
Express Entry BC nominees add 600 CRS points — well above recent federal cut-offs.
Four stages from first interest to a permanent-residence decision.
Register / submit an EOI
Create a profile in the BC PNP pool; you are scored and ranked on SIRS.
Get selected / invited
British Columbia invites or approves candidates who meet its priorities, then issues a nomination.
Provincial nomination
Add 600 CRS in Express Entry (enhanced) or apply on paper (base), depending on your stream.
Apply to IRCC for PR
Submit your permanent-residence application; IRCC makes the final decision.
A BC PNP nomination = +600 CRS
Through the Express Entry BC (EEBC), an enhanced nomination adds 600 points to your Comprehensive Ranking System score — in practice, a guaranteed invitation to apply in the next Express Entry round.
BC PNP FAQ.
Does a BC PNP nomination guarantee permanent residence?
How does the BC PNP connect to Express Entry?
What is the BC PNP scoring system?
Can CHK Immigration help if I'm not in Ontario?
BC PNP eligibility review
Would British Columbia actually invite you?
Send a few details and a licensed RCIC will tell you where you would rank under SIRS, which BC PNP stream fits, and whether another province is a faster route.
- Scored against the live BC PNP cut-offs, not last year’s
- A written shortlist of the streams you realistically qualify for
- Reviewed by a CICC-licensed Regulated Canadian Immigration Consultant
- Consultations are fee-based; you get the fee and available times by reply
CHK Immigration Services — Regulated Canadian Immigration Consultant (CICC). Offices in Brampton and London, Ontario. Submitting this form does not create a client–consultant relationship; IRCC makes all final decisions.
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