Dear future neighbour,
The British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BC PNP) conducted its most recent draw on April 15, 2025, issuing invitations to 5 entrepreneurs under the Entrepreneur Immigration Base stream. Applicants required a minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 115 to be considered.
See below details of latest BC PNP draw:
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Draw Date: April 15, 2025
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Category: Entrepreneur Immigration – Base
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Number of Invitations: 5
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Minimum CRS Score: 115
This draw is part of BC’s strategic focus on attracting skilled individuals who can deliver both immediate value and long-term economic impact to the province. The province is managing over 5,200 pending applications and more than 10,000 individuals registered in the system, making each nomination highly competitive.
Changes in BC PNP for 2025:
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Reduced Nomination Quota: The federal nomination cap has been reduced to 4,000 spots, down from 8,000 in 2024. This means only top-tier candidates aligned with provincial needs will receive an Invitation to Apply (ITA).
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Temporary Closure of International Post-Graduate (IPG) Stream: Applications submitted before September 1, 2024, will be processed in 2025. Applications between September 1, 2024, and January 7, 2025, are waitlisted. New IPG applications are currently paused due to overwhelming demand.
Priority Immigration Streams for 2025:
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Healthcare Immigration Stream: Focused on attracting doctors, nurses, and allied health professionals to address critical labor shortages in the healthcare sector.
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Entrepreneur Stream: Encourages entrepreneurs who can launch or scale businesses, create jobs, and promote regional innovation.
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Selective High-Impact Draws for Skilled Workers: Targeted draws for skilled workers in critical sectors to meet labor market demands
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