
04/17/2025
BC PNP Update – April, 2025.
British Columbia has announced a new strategic focus for 2025, with a reduced allocation of 4,000 nominations under the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP). While the number is lower than previous years, the province remains committed to filling key labor market gaps!
Key Highlights:
Top Priority:
Healthcare professionals
High-impact entrepreneurs
Application Breakdown:
Around 1,100 new applications will be accepted
2,900 nominations reserved for applications already in progress
Waitlisted Applications:
IPG applications submitted between Sept 2024 – Jan 2025 will be placed on a waitlist until more nominations become available.
Expect limited Invitations to Apply (ITAs) focused only on candidates with strong economic impact.
Healthcare Focus:
Eligibility will be strictly limited to essential roles in the sector.
BC continues working with the federal government to increase its nomination allocation and ensure our economy gets the talent it needs!