After a two-month pause, British Columbia’s Provincial Nominee Program (BC PNP) returned with a bang on December 10, issuing 410 invitations to apply across its Skills Immigration streams. Results were released publicly on December 14, marking the province’s third—and largest—Skills Immigration draw of 2025.
Ninety-six invitations went to candidates holding high-wage job offers of at least CAD 87 per hour in National Occupational Classification TEER 0-3 roles, while 314 were points-based invitations requiring a minimum 138-point registration score. BC PNP officials say future “high economic impact” draws may vary criteria to align with strategic sectors and regional needs.
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For employers the reopening is timely. Federal nomination quotas have curtailed many provinces’ draw frequencies; B.C.’s pause since October left tech and life-sciences firms scrambling for alternatives. The latest invitations offer a pathway to permanent residence that can underpin long-term retention strategies, particularly in Greater Vancouver where competition for talent is intense.
Whether you’re an employer bringing in talent or an invitee arranging your own move, VisaHQ can simplify the travel-document side of the process. Their platform (https://www.visahq.com/canada/) provides tailored checklists, real-time tracking, and expert assistance with work permits, electronic travel authorizations, and other visa needs that must align with BC PNP timelines—letting newcomers focus on their permanent residence application.
Candidates invited have 30 days to submit full applications. Immigration advisers urge registrants to maintain valid language tests and gather proof of wage and full-time employment, as BC PNP is tightening verification following several high-profile fraud cases earlier this year.
Ninety-six invitations went to candidates holding high-wage job offers of at least CAD 87 per hour in National Occupational Classification TEER 0-3 roles, while 314 were points-based invitations requiring a minimum 138-point registration score. BC PNP officials say future “high economic impact” draws may vary criteria to align with strategic sectors and regional needs.
For employers the reopening is timely. Federal nomination quotas have curtailed many provinces’ draw frequencies; B.C.’s pause since October left tech and life-sciences firms scrambling for alternatives. The latest invitations offer a pathway to permanent residence that can underpin long-term retention strategies, particularly in Greater Vancouver where competition for talent is intense.
Whether you’re an employer bringing in talent or an invitee arranging your own move, VisaHQ can simplify the travel-document side of the process. Their platform (https://www.visahq.com/canada/) provides tailored checklists, real-time tracking, and expert assistance with work permits, electronic travel authorizations, and other visa needs that must align with BC PNP timelines—letting newcomers focus on their permanent residence application.
Candidates invited have 30 days to submit full applications. Immigration advisers urge registrants to maintain valid language tests and gather proof of wage and full-time employment, as BC PNP is tightening verification following several high-profile fraud cases earlier this year.
