Maple News reports that the British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BC PNP) held its most recent invitation round on October 2, 2025, targeting both skilled professionals and entrepreneurial candidates. This marks an important resumption in skilled worker invitations, which had been on hiatus since earlier this year.
A total of 485 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) for provincial nomination were issued through two key streams: the Skills Immigration category and the Entrepreneur Immigration stream. This move underscores the province’s ongoing commitment to attracting global talent and stimulating local economic growth.
Among the total, 474 ITAs were sent out under the Skills Immigration stream. Candidates in this draw needed to meet a minimum wage threshold of $90 per hour or an annual salary of $175,000, with job offers falling under National Occupation Classification (NOC) TEER levels 0, 1, 2, or 3. Only those who met this salary threshold were considered, and the minimum score required to receive an invitation was 140.
Additionally, 11 invitations were issued under the Entrepreneur Immigration – Base Stream. These applicants needed a minimum score of 123 to qualify. This stream is designed for experienced entrepreneurs who are ready to invest in and actively manage a business in the province.
This draw marks a significant development in the Skills Immigration category, as it is the first time since May 8, 2025, that British Columbia has issued invitations for this stream. The province appears to be strategically prioritizing higher wage earners and key occupational sectors that align with its labor market needs.
So far in 2025, British Columbia has issued 568 invitations through the Skills Immigration program and 86 through the Entrepreneur stream. These numbers reflect the province’s balanced focus on both talent attraction and innovation through entrepreneurship.
The BC PNP remains a popular pathway for immigration candidates hoping to achieve permanent residence in Canada through provincial nomination, especially those who do not meet the requirements for direct federal immigration programs.
As the labor market continues to evolve, Maple News will provide the latest insights and updates on provincial and federal immigration programs across Canada.