British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program Processing Time
The following tabular representation explains the processing time of the BC PNP.
Category | Processing Stage | Estimated Processing Time |
Express Entry BC & Skills Immigration | Nomination Application | 2 to 3 months |
Entrepreneur Immigration | Registration Score Notification | Six weeks from the date of registration |
Entrepreneur Immigration | Work Permit Stage | Four weeks from the date of application submission until notification of the decision |
IRCC (Federal Level) | Non-Express Entry Nomination Applications | 15 to 19 months |
IRCC (Federal Level) | Express Entry Streams | Six months |
British Columbia Nominee Program Processing Cost
The cost of applying for the British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program varies because it depends on various immigration programs. However, we have compiled a detailed fee structure below.
Category | Type | Fee |
Skills Immigration | Registration | No fee |
Application | $1,475 | |
Request for Review | $500 | |
Entrepreneur Immigration | Registration | $300 |
Application | $3,500 | |
Request for Review | $500 | |
Strategic Projects | Registration | $300 |
Application | $3,500 | |
Key Staff | $1,000 | |
Request for Review | $500 |
BC PNP Latest Draw 2024
The following tabular information explains the list of the latest BC PNP Draw of 2024.
Date | Draw Type | Stream | Minimum Score | Number of Invitations |
September 4, 2024 | General | Skilled Worker | 128 | 75 |
Skilled Worker - EEBC option | 128 | - | ||
International Graduate | 128 | - | ||
International Graduate - EEBC option | 128 | - | ||
Entry Level & Semi-Skilled | 110 | - | ||
Childcare | Skilled Worker, International Graduate (includes EEBC option) | 83 | 31 | |
Construction | 89 | 33 | ||
Healthcare | 99 | 19 | ||
Veterinary care | 80 | Less than 5 | ||
August 27, 2024 | Childcare | Skilled Worker, International Graduate (includes EEBC option) | 83 | 40 |
Construction | 88 | 31 | ||
Healthcare | 99 | 18 | ||
Tech | 118 | 69 | ||
Veterinary care | 80 | Less than 5 | ||
August 20, 2024 | General | Skilled Worker | 130 | 83 |
Skilled Worker - EEBC option | 130 | - | ||
International Graduate | 130 | - | ||
International Graduate - EEBC option | 130 | - | ||
Entry Level & Semi-Skilled | 110 | - | ||
Childcare | Skilled Worker, International Graduate (includes EEBC option) | 85 | 38 | |
Construction | 89 | 20 | ||
Healthcare | 99 | 15 | ||
August 13, 2024 | Childcare | Skilled Worker, International Graduate (includes EEBC option) | 87 | 35 |
Construction | 89 | 27 | ||
Healthcare | 99 | 27 | ||
Tech | 120 | 45 | ||
Veterinary care | 80 | Less than 5 | ||
August 7, 2024 | General | Skilled Worker | 132 | 59 |
Skilled Worker - EEBC option | 132 | - | ||
International Graduate | 132 | - | ||
International Graduate - EEBC option | 132 | - | ||
Entry Level & Semi-Skilled | 110 | - | ||
Childcare | Skilled Worker, International Graduate (includes EEBC option) | 88 | 32 | |
Construction | 90 | 29 | ||
Healthcare | 101 | 24 | ||
Veterinary care | 80 | Less than 5 | ||
July 30, 2024 | Childcare | Skilled Worker, International Graduate (includes EEBC option) | 89 | 33 |
Construction | 90 | 27 | ||
Healthcare | 101 | 22 | ||
Tech | 120 | 64 | ||
Veterinary care | 80 | Less than 5 | ||
July 23, 2024 | General | Skilled Worker | 134 | 35 |
Skilled Worker - EEBC option | 134 | - | ||
International Graduate | 134 | - | ||
International Graduate - EEBC option | 134 | - | ||
Entry Level & Semi-Skilled | 110 | - | ||
Childcare | Skilled Worker, International Graduate (includes EEBC option) | 91 | 37 | |
Construction | 92 | 17 | ||
Healthcare | 104 | 19 | ||
Veterinary care | 80 | Less than 5 |
What is the Skills Immigration Registration System (SIRS)?
The provincial government of British Columbia introduced a point system on January 27, 2016 – Skills Immigration Registration System (SIRS). This system awards the candidates with a registration score that determines that the candidate can be invited to apply for provincial nomination.
This score is awarded based on factors like – levels of education, direct work experience, and a British Columbia employment offer. These points are awarded on the following factors:
Selection Factor | Maximum Points |
Skill level of the B.C Job Offer | 60 |
The wage of the B.C Job Offer | 50 |
Regional District of Employment | 10 |
Directly related work experience | 25 |
Highest level of Education | 25 |
Language | 30 |
