• Posted 12-Oct-2025

BC PNP Gains 1,254 More Nominations — New Draw in October Signals Momentum

British Columbia has received an additional 1,254 nomination spaces for 2025, bringing the province’s total allocation to 5,254, up from the original 4,000. This increase allows the province to begin processing a portion of the 2,240 International Post-Graduate (IPG) applications that have been on the waitlist since 2024.

The BC PNP will continue to focus on high-impact applicants, particularly in the healthcare and entrepreneur categories, aligning with the province’s labour market and economic priorities. B.C. also continues to advocate for even higher nomination limits from the federal government to meet its ongoing immigration and workforce needs.

October 2025 Draw: 474 Invitations Issued

In the October 2, 2025 draw, British Columbia issued 474 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) under various Skills Immigration streams. The minimum score required was 140, reflecting a competitive selection process as the province balances the higher demand with its newly increased quota.

Recent Draw Trends in 2025

May 8, 2025: 94 candidates were invited in the first Skills Immigration draw of the year.

July 8, 2025: An Entrepreneur Immigration draw issued 12 invitations under the Base category and a few under the Regional stream, with minimum scores of 121 and 115.

August 19, 2025: Another Entrepreneur draw issued 15 invitations with minimum scores of 124 and 115.

Throughout 2025, the BC PNP has shown a clear focus on entrepreneurial talent and priority sectors, while steadily working through the backlog of skilled and post-graduate applicants.

Outlook

The expanded nomination allocation and recent draw activity signal positive momentum for B.C.’s immigration program. The province is moving toward reducing processing delays and addressing key labour shortages, offering renewed optimism for qualified post-graduates, entrepreneurs, and skilled professionals aiming to build their future in British Columbia.