British Columbia issued invitations to 485 new applicants in its latest Provincial Nominee Program (BC PNP) draw held on October 2, 2025. 👏

The draw targets two main groups:
1️⃣ Skilled Workers
2️⃣ Entrepreneurs

👷‍♀️ In the Skilled Workers category, 474 people received invitations. This group includes high-income earners ($90 per hour or more) and applicants who scored at least 140 points on the province’s points system.

💼 In the Entrepreneur category, 11 applicants were selected, who scored at least 123 points. Entry requirements for this stream include having a net worth of at least $600,000, investing $200,000, and creating at least one job for a Canadian citizen.

Since the beginning of 2025, British Columbia has issued more than 650 immigration invitations; Statistics show that this province continues to be one of the most active and popular immigration routes to Canada.

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