BC PNP - (Worker) Skilled Worker stream

Verified on 10/06/2026 — official WelcomeBC source.

The Skilled Worker Stream is part of the Skills Immigration program under the BC Provincial Nominee Program (BC PNP), intended for skilled workers with experience and qualifications that meet the labor market needs of the province of British Columbia.

Successfully nominated candidates may apply for Canadian permanent residency.

Conditions and requirements

• Job offer: The occupation must be under NOC TEER 0, 1, 2, or 3
• Employment: Have a full-time, indeterminate (no end date) job offer from an eligible BC employer
• Employer support: Must have employer support prior to registration, and submit a completed Employer Declaration Form
• Professional qualifications: Meet the minimum requirements of the occupation (licenses, registration, professional certifications, professional memberships, etc.)
• Work experience: At least 2 years of directly related full-time work experience
• Education: Meet the minimum educational requirements for the occupation (certificate, diploma, or degree)
• Language: Minimum Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) 4
• Salary: Meet minimum salary and income requirements

Note

The Skilled Worker category has an Express Entry BC (EEBC) option for candidates who are currently in the federal Express Entry system and meet the program's criteria.

Candidate selection and 2026 invitation rounds

BC prioritizes Care (health, education, childcare, veterinary), Build (construction trades), and Innovate (high economic impact). Meeting minimum criteria does not guarantee an invitation.

The September 24, 2026, Innovate round invited 426 candidates based on a salary threshold of $52/hour and $105,000/year for TEER 0–3 occupations; an additional 288 candidates were invited based on a minimum score of 131. These are criteria for specific invitation rounds, not fixed thresholds for future rounds.

Ineligible occupations include NOC 12100, 12101, 12200, 13100, 13110, 13111, 13112, 62010, 62020, 63101, 41302, and 42204. Candidates must cross-reference actual duties with the NOC, occupational categories, and employer prior to registering.

Skills Immigration application fee: $1,750 CAD; request for reconsideration fee: $500 CAD. IRCC fees and other service fees are separate.

Source: Priorities and occupational categories; Official invitation rounds; Requirements and fees.

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