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BC PNP points calculator

The British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BC PNP) uses the Skills Immigration Registration System (SIRS), a points-based system with a maximum of 200 points.

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To be invited, you must first register an Expression of Interest (EOI). Your profile is then ranked against others based on two main categories: Human Capital (120 points) and Economic Factors (80 points).

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FREE Assessment

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Human Capital Factors (Max 120 Points)

Factor                          Criteria                                                                                             Max Points

 

Work Experience     Directly related to the job offer (5+ years = 20 pts).    40

                                        Bonus points for 1+ year in Canada (+10) and

                                        currently working in BC in the same role (+10).

 

Education                   Doctoral/Master's (27/22 pts), Bachelor’s (15 pts).       40

                                        Bonus for BC education (+8), Canadian education

                                        outside BC (+6), or professional designation in

                                        BC (+5).

 

Language                   Based on CLB level. CLB 9+ (30 pts), CLB 8 (25 pts),  40

                                        down to CLB 4 (5 pts). Bonus for proficiency in both

                                        English and French (+10).

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Economic Factors (Max 80 Points)

A. Hourly Wage of the Job Offer (Max 55 Points)

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The higher your salary, the more points you receive. In 2026, the brackets have been adjusted to prioritize high-earners.

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  • $70.00/hour or more: 55 points

  • $40.00 – $40.99/hour: 25 points

  • $25.00 – $25.99/hour: 10 points

  • Less than $16.00/hour: 0 points

 

B. Area of Employment (Max 25 Points)

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BC rewards applicants who choose to work outside the Metro Vancouver area to encourage regional development.

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  • Area 1 (Metro Vancouver): 0 points

  • Area 2 (Squamish, Abbotsford, Mission, Chilliwack): 5 points

  • Area 3 (All other areas of BC): 15 points

  • Regional Bonus: +10 points if you have 1 year of work experience or graduated from a public institution outside Metro Vancouver.

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2026 Strategy: The "Targeted" Draw Advantage

If you are not a "high-scorer" (135+ points), your best path is through Targeted Draws. BC frequently invites candidates with significantly lower scores if they work in priority sectors:

  • Healthcare: Often invited with scores as low as 80–100.

  • Childcare (ECEs): Often invited with scores around 80–90.

  • Construction & Tech: Targeted draws typically range from 100–120, much lower than the "General" draw requirements.

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