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.
BC PNP streams.
Choose the stream that fits your profile. Criteria and open/closed status change often — we confirm what’s 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 turns.
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.
From interest to PR.
Register / submit an EOI
Create a profile in the BC PNP pool; you’re 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?
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