British Columbia Invites 485 Skilled Workers and Entrepreneurs in Latest PNP Draw – October 2025

On October 2, 2025, the British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BC PNP) issued 485 invitations to apply (ITAs) to candidates under both the Skills Immigration and Entrepreneur Immigration categories. CONNECT WITH US!

This marks BC’s first Skills Immigration draw since May 2025, reaffirming the province’s commitment to attracting both skilled professionals and business investors.

BC PNP Draw Summary:

So far in 2025, BC has issued:

• 568 invitations under Skills Immigration
• 86 invitations under Entrepreneur Immigration

Skills Immigration Draw Details

Candidates were invited based on two key eligibility criteria: CONNECT WITH US!

1. Wage-Based Selection:

• Job offer with a wage of $90/hour or $175,000/year, under TEER 0–3 occupations.
• 114 invitations issued under this criterion.

2. Points-Based Selection:

• Minimum BC PNP score of 140.
• 360 invitations issued.

Future draws will continue to consider education, language ability, wage, occupation, and settlement region. CONNECT WITH US!

Entrepreneur Immigration Base Stream

A total of 11 entrepreneurs received invitations.
Minimum requirements include:

• Net worth: CAD $600,000
• Investment: CAD $200,000 minimum
• Business experience: 3 years as owner-manager or 4 years as senior manager
• Language proficiency: CLB 4
• Education: Post-secondary credential
• Job creation: At least one full-time position for a Canadian citizen or PR CONNECT WITH US!

All selected candidates exceeded the minimum registration score of 115.

Conclusion

With 485 new invitations, BC continues to attract global talent and investment through its PNP and Entrepreneur programs.
The province’s renewed focus on skills and innovation makes it an ideal destination for both workers and entrepreneurs seeking permanent residence in Canada.

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