BC Provincial Nominee Program (BC PNP)
The BC Provincial Nominee Program (BC PNP) nominates skilled workers, graduates and entrepreneurs for permanent residence. It uses a points-based registration and Expression of Interest system, with both base and Express Entry pathways.
Streams in British Columbia
- Skills Immigration (skilled worker, health authority, international graduate, entry-level and semi-skilled)
- Express Entry BC
- Entrepreneur Immigration
Streams are summarized at a high level and change over time — confirm the current streams on the province's immigration website.
How a provincial nomination works
- 1Find a stream you're eligible for (or be invited through an Expression of Interest).
- 2Apply to British Columbia for a provincial nomination — directly or after an invitation.
- 3Receive the provincial nomination.
- 4Apply to IRCC for permanent residence.
IRCC forms often used
How Lexova helps
Whichever BC PNP stream fits, Lexova gives the licensed professional one workspace to run the file — a bilingual intake that autofills the IRCC forms, AI cover letters and document sorting, and shared client/employer portals with live progress.
Frequently asked questions
What is the BC PNP?+
The BC Provincial Nominee Program (BC PNP) nominates skilled workers, graduates and entrepreneurs for permanent residence. It uses a points-based registration and Expression of Interest system, with both base and Express Entry pathways.
Does British Columbia use Express Entry?+
Yes — the program has one or more Express Entry-aligned streams, and a provincial nomination adds a substantial number of CRS points to an Express Entry profile.
Is there an entrepreneur stream in British Columbia?+
Yes — the BC PNP includes a business/entrepreneur pathway in addition to its worker streams. Requirements vary, so confirm the current details.
Where can I confirm the current streams?+
Provincial nominee streams open, close and change often. Always confirm the current BC PNP streams on British Columbia's immigration website and Canada.ca (IRCC).
PNP in other provinces
This page is general information about the Provincial Nominee Program and is not legal or immigration advice. Streams, criteria and draws change frequently; always verify the current requirements on the province's immigration website and Canada.ca (IRCC), or with a licensed professional (RCIC or lawyer). Lexova is not affiliated with any government.