British Columbia has introduced a major update for immigration applicants. Individuals registered under the British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BC PNP) can now clearly see how their immigration score compares to other profiles in the province’s skilled immigration pool. This new transparency gives candidates a realistic idea of their chances of receiving an Invitation to Apply (ITA).
Previously, the BC PNP mainly conducted draws for specific streams. However, due to a reduced provincial nomination allocation for 2025, the province has shifted toward general draws that target candidates capable of making a high economic contribution, regardless of their stream.
Current Breakdown of Scores in the BC PNP Pool
As of November 2, the number of registrations under the Skills Immigration Registration System (SIRS) is as follows:
| Score Range | Number of Registrations |
| 150+ | 28 |
| 140–149 | 109 |
| 130–139 | 761 |
| 120–129 | 1,125 |
| 110–119 | 1,491 |
| 100–109 | 2,061 |
| 90–99 | 1,967 |
| 80–89 | 1,475 |
| 70–79 | 980 |
| 60–69 | 454 |
| 0–59 | 282 |
| Total | 10,733 |
The highest share of candidates fall in the 100–109 points score range.
Competitiveness of Candidate Profiles
BC PNP has also released a breakdown that shows how competitive each score band is compared to the entire pool. Below is the updated table with the Number of Candidates column included:
| Score Range | Number of Candidates | Percentage of Pool | Percentile Range |
| 150+ | 28 | 0.26% | 99.75% – 100% |
| 140–149 | 109 | 1.02% | 98.73% – 99.74% |
| 130–139 | 761 | 7.09% | 91.64% – 98.72% |
| 120–129 | 1,125 | 10.48% | 81.16% – 91.63% |
| 110–119 | 1,491 | 13.89% | 67.27% – 81.15% |
| 100–109 | 2,061 | 19.20% | 48.07% – 67.26% |
| 90–99 | 1,967 | 18.33% | 29.74% – 48.06% |
| 80–89 | 1,475 | 13.74% | 16.00% – 29.73% |
| 70–79 | 980 | 9.13% | 6.87% – 15.99% |
| 60–69 | 454 | 4.23% | 2.64% – 6.86% |
| 0–59 | 282 | 2.63% | 0.00% – 2.63% |
With this data, candidates can estimate how many applicants have scores equal to or higher than theirs, and whether improving points through language results, work experience, or education might lead to better chances in future draws.
How BC PNP Currently Selects Candidates
While the BC PNP previously conducted stream-specific draws, the province is now prioritizing broad multi-stream selections because of this year’s reduced nomination allocation. Selection is based on factors such as:
- SIRS score
- Salary level
- Job offer and occupation type
In the latest skills immigration draw on October 2, the BC PNP issued invitations to candidates who met either of the following criteria:
- Minimum score of 140 points, or
- A wage of at least $90 per hour with a job offer in a NOC TEER 0, 1, 2, or 3 occupation
More Invitations Expected
On October 2, British Columbia confirmed that the federal government granted 1,254 additional nomination spots to support its 2025 immigration needs. These spots are added to the province’s existing 4,000 allocation, which has already been mostly utilized for new invitations and reducing the inventory of pending applications.
British Columbia’s nomination quota is projected to increase again in 2026 under Canada’s broader Immigration Levels Plan, which means more opportunities may be available for skilled immigrants next year.
