The most recent immigration news from the provinces indicated that the BC PNP Skills
Immigration Draw held on 10 December issued 410 invitations to apply for the British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BC PNP), which is a concentrated initiative to attract
skilled labor and high-impact professionals to British Columbia. The draw was composed of
both high-wage job offer invitations and points-based invitations for applicants who had
competitive BC PNP scores, demonstrating the province’s ongoing approach to the existing
situation of labour shortages and its economic growth through strengthening.
Details of BC PNP Skills Immigration Draw on 10 December
The British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BC PNP) conducted a draw for its Skills
Immigration stream on 10 December 2025 and issued 410 invitations (ITAs) to the candidates. This draw was for skilled workers who would soon to be significant economic
contributors to the province of British Columbia.
Invitations Issued Breakdown
| Category | Invitations Issued | Requirements |
|---|---|---|
| High-wage category | 96 | Job proposal at a pay rate of no less than $87 an hour, or $170,000 per year, must be of Level 0, 1, 2, or 3 according to the NOC. |
| Points-based category | 314 | Minimum of 138 points in the BC PNP points assessment system. |
Total Invitations – 410
Note – None of the invitations under the Entrepreneur Immigration stream were issued in this
round — the draw was entirely focused on the candidates under the Skills Immigration
categories.
What the BC PNP Draw Means for Applicants?
The BC PNP Skills Immigration Draw on 10 December draws attention to the province’s
strategy for targeting economic immigration –
● High-wage invitations facilitate the recruitment of professionals who already have accepted job offers that pay above the designated wage thresholds.
● Points-based invitations favor applicants who possess the right combination of experience and skill that is competitive in the labor market.
● The absence of entrepreneur category invitations this round points to a decision to concentrate on labor-market-related occupations.
The candidates drawn in this lottery will, in turn, have the right to put forward their entire
application for a provincial nomination, which may eventually result in the grant of Canadian permanent residence once it has been approved by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC).
Significance of This BC PNP Draw
The BC PNP draw on December 10 reveals the government’s active and selective approach
to regulating immigration into the province based on economic contribution and readiness to work. By inviting 410 candidates, British Columbia keeps reaffirming its policy of skill-based immigration with the goal of providing the right mix of labour in different regions and supporting long-term growth.
Given that the demand is still high, the potential candidates are advised to keep an eye on
the upcoming draws and check whether their BC PNP profiles and job offers still meet the
changing eligibility criteria.