The BC PNP enables the province to select and nominate immigrants through various streams, primarily Skills Immigration and Entrepreneur Immigration. It addresses labour shortages in key sectors such as healthcare, childcare, construction, technology, and veterinary care by prioritizing candidates with job offers in targeted occupations. The program supports regional communities and economic growth by attracting skilled workers and entrepreneurs to B.C., with eligibility based partly on the 2021 National Occupational Classification system.

• The BC PNP offers two main immigration pathways: Skills Immigration and Entrepreneur Immigration.
• Skills Immigration targets workers and recent graduates meeting eligibility criteria based on job offers and education.
• Entrepreneur Immigration is for experienced entrepreneurs and businesses contributing to B.C.'s economy by establishing and managing businesses.
• The program prioritizes workers in high-demand sectors including childcare, construction, healthcare, technology, and veterinary care.
• Certain streams like the Health Authority stream allow direct applications from workers employed by provincial health authorities.
• Eligibility for many streams is based on the federal 2021 National Occupational Classification (NOC) system.
• Applicants in priority occupations may receive targeted invitations to apply, with some streams not requiring a permanent job offer but a minimum one-year job duration.
• The program supports regional communities through the Entrepreneur Immigration Regional Stream and Skills Immigration to retain workers outside Metro Vancouver.

• Prioritization of workers in specific high-demand sectors and occupations based on labour market needs.
• Introduction of targeted invitations to apply for candidates in priority occupations.
• Direct application pathway for workers employed by provincial health authorities under the Health Authority stream.
• Use of the 2021 National Occupational Classification system to determine eligibility.

• Workers and recent graduates with job offers in B.C. in targeted occupations.
• Experienced entrepreneurs and businesses seeking to establish or manage businesses in B.C.
• Employers in B.C. addressing labour shortages in sectors such as healthcare, childcare, construction, technology, and veterinary care.
• Provincial health authority employees applying through the Health Authority stream.

• Applicants must meet eligibility criteria including job offers, education, and occupation requirements.
• Workers employed by provincial health authorities can apply directly to the Health Authority stream without registration.
• Other applicants must register and apply through the appropriate BC PNP immigration stream.
• Entrepreneurs must demonstrate experience and ability to contribute to B.C.'s economy by establishing or managing a business.

• Program last updated: September 10, 2025

• https://www.welcomebc.ca/immigrate-to-b-c/about-the-bc-provincial-nominee-program-4374589fc5bd099f34c82a0e2623f93d/about-the-bc-provincial-nominee-program