The British Columbia program draw on December 10 marked a notable return to the province’s Skills Immigration pathway after a two-month pause, reinforcing BC’s strategy of selecting candidates with strong economic impact potential. Candidates interested in provincial nomination can review their chances through enhanced PNP streams.
On December 10, 2025, the British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BC PNP) issued 410 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) to candidates across multiple Skills Immigration categories. Invitations were based on provincial ranking scores and the ability to secure high-wage, high-skill employment in British Columbia. Most selected candidates ranked highly within the BC PNP pool.
BC PNP Invitation Details
Date: December 10, 2025
- Stream: High-Wage + Skilled Job Offer
- Minimum Requirement: $87 per hour ($170,000 annually) with a valid job offer in NOC TEER 0, 1, 2, or 3
- Number Of Invitations: 96
Date: December 10, 2025
- Stream: Points-Based
- Minimum Requirement: 138 points
- Number Of Invitations: 314
The BC PNP noted that future high-impact economic impact invitations may use different selection criteria. Only registrations submitted before the draw date were considered. This draw was the first Skills Immigration round since October 2, and only the third such draw conducted by British Columbia in 2025.
BC PNP Candidate Pool Snapshot
As of December 2, the BC PNP pool contained 11,083 registered candidates, with approximately half scoring 100 points or below.
How High Economic Impact Invitations Are Determined
The BC PNP selects candidates based on their ability to meet the province’s labor market and economic needs. Evaluation factors include education, work experience, language proficiency, occupation, wage level, and regional settlement intent. Government priorities may also influence selection, and criteria can be adjusted at any time without prior notice.
Key Takeaways
- British Columbia resumed its Skills Immigration draws after a two-month pause, signaling renewed selection activity for high-impact economic candidates.
- A total of 410 Invitations to Apply were issued on December 10, 2025, with the majority going to candidates ranked highly in the BC PNP points-based system.
- High-wage candidates earning at least $87 per hour with eligible TEER 0–3 job offers continue to receive targeted invitations, highlighting BC’s focus on top-tier earners.
- With over 11,000 candidates in the pool and half scoring 100 points or below, competitive scores remain critical for selection in future draws.
- BC PNP maintains flexibility in adjusting selection criteria based on labor market and economic priorities, meaning eligibility requirements can change without notice
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