BC PNP Points Calculator 2026
Estimate your BC Provincial Nominee Program (BC PNP) Skills Immigration registration score out of 200. The calculator follows the official Skills Immigration Program Guide effective June 10, 2026, and compares your score with this year’s draws.
- Official SIRS grid · Program Guide, June 10, 2026
- 2026 draws · to September 17
- Private · nothing is stored or sent
How BC PNP points are calculated
B.C.’s Skills Immigration program uses a registration score, often called the SIRS score, to rank candidates in its pool. You register for free, and the BC PNP invites candidates to apply in regular draws. The maximum score is 200, split into human capital factors (120) and economic factors (80).
| Factor | Group | Max points |
|---|---|---|
| Directly related work experience | Human capital | 40 |
| Highest level of education | Human capital | 40 |
| Language proficiency (English or French) | Human capital | 40 |
| Hourly wage of the B.C. job offer | Economic | 55 |
| Area of employment within B.C. | Economic | 25 |
| Total | 200 |
Directly related work experience (max 40)
Experience must be paid work in the same NOC as your B.C. job offer, within the last 10 years, in Canada or abroad. Part-time work counts at 50%.
| Experience | Points |
|---|---|
| 5 years or more | 20 |
| 4 to less than 5 years | 16 |
| 3 to less than 4 years | 12 |
| 2 to less than 3 years | 8 |
| 1 to less than 2 years | 4 |
| Less than 1 year | 1 |
| + At least 1 year of it in Canada | +10 |
| + Currently working full-time in B.C. for the supporting employer | +10 |
Education (max 40)
| Highest level of education | Points |
|---|---|
| Doctoral degree | 27 |
| Master’s degree | 22 |
| Bachelor’s degree, or post-graduate certificate/diploma | 15 |
| Associate degree, or post-secondary diploma/certificate | 5 |
| Secondary school or less | 0 |
| + Completed in B.C. (or + completed elsewhere in Canada) | +8 (or +6) |
| + Eligible B.C. professional designation | +5 |
Eligible designations are tied to the job offer. They include trade certificates issued by SkilledTradesBC (or registered SkilledTradesBC apprentices), and B.C. registration for dental assistants, dental hygienists, dental technicians, denturists, early childhood educators (ECE One Year or Five Year), health care aides, pharmacy technicians, practical nurses, TCM practitioners and acupuncturists, and veterinary technicians.
Language (max 40)
| Lowest CLB across four skills | 9+ | 8 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 4 | <4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Points | 30 | 25 | 20 | 15 | 10 | 5 | 0 |
Add 10 points if you have valid English and French tests with CLB 4 or higher in every skill on both. Unlike Express Entry, BC PNP scores your lowest skill, so one weak skill pulls down the whole factor.
Hourly wage (max 55) and area (max 25)
Wage points rise by 1 point for every dollar: $16.00–$16.99 an hour earns 1 point, $35.00–$35.99 earns 20, and $70.00 or more earns the maximum 55. If your offer is annual, the BC PNP divides it by 52 weeks and by your weekly hours, using no fewer than 30 and no more than 40 hours.
| Area of employment | Points |
|---|---|
| Area 1: Metro Vancouver Regional District | 0 |
| Area 2: Squamish, Abbotsford, Agassiz, Mission, Chilliwack | 5 |
| Area 3: rest of B.C. | 15 |
| + Regional experience or regional alumni (Areas 2 and 3 only) | +10 |
BC PNP draws in 2026
Since spring 2026, Skills Immigration draws are targeted by sector, and each sector has its own cut-off. A high score alone is not enough: you must also be in the targeted group. Latest results from WelcomeBC:
| Draw | Who was invited | Latest minimum | 2026 range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Innovate: High Economic Impact | By score, or by wage (latest: $55/hour and $110,000/year, TEER 0–3) | 132 (Aug 20) | 132–138 |
| Care: Health | Priority health care occupations | 76 (Sep 10) | 76–108 |
| Care: Childcare | Early childhood educators | 99 (Sep 10) | 99–115 |
| Care: Veterinary Care | Priority veterinary occupations | 90 (Sep 10) | 72–100 |
| Build: Construction Trades | Priority construction occupations | 94 (Sep 10) | 88–108 |
| Temporary Rural/Remote Health Support | Current health authority employees in rural/remote B.C. | 60 (Sep 17) | 50–60 |
As of September 1, 2026, there were 8,013 registrations in the Skills Immigration pool. Most scored between 90 and 129, and only 30 scored 140 or higher.
Requirements, process and fees
Skilled Worker stream: key requirements
- A full-time, indeterminate (no end date) job offer in a TEER 0, 1, 2 or 3 occupation from an eligible B.C. employer, who supports your application. Some tech, teaching and university roles may qualify with a limited-term offer of at least one year.
- At least 2 years of full-time (or equivalent) skilled work experience in the last 10 years. This is separate from the directly related experience that is scored.
- CLB 4 in all four skills if your job offer is TEER 2 or 3. For TEER 0 or 1, a test is optional unless you claim language points.
- The education, licences and certifications your occupation requires, and wages that meet B.C. standards and minimum income levels.
- Some occupations are not eligible for any Skills Immigration stream, including several administrative, sales and service roles (for example executive assistants and bookkeepers). Check the list on WelcomeBC before registering.
The Health Authority stream is for workers hired by a B.C. public health authority. You can apply directly without a registration.
Step by step
- Register in the BCPNP Online portal. It’s free, and your registration stays in the pool for up to 12 months.
- Wait for an invitation to apply (ITA). Invitations are based on your score and on B.C.’s targeted priorities.
- Apply within 30 calendar days of the invitation. This deadline can’t be extended. The application fee is $1,750.
- Get nominated, then apply to IRCC for permanent residence. If you registered with the Express Entry BC (EEBC) option, the nomination adds 600 points to your CRS score.
Check your details carefully. Everything in your registration is verified when you apply. If the corrected score falls below the draw’s minimum, or you no longer match the targeted group, your application can be refused. The BC PNP also warns that wages inflated to gain points will not be approved.
Sources: Government of British Columbia, BC PNP Skills Immigration Program Guide (effective June 10, 2026), Part 8: Registration Scoring Factors; WelcomeBC “Invitations to apply” (draws to September 17, 2026; pool as of September 1, 2026) and “For workers” (fees). This calculator is an estimate for information only and is not affiliated with the Government of B.C.