Changes to the British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BC PNP)
The Province of British Columbia has announced several policy and process changes to the British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BC PNP).
In March 2024, the provincial government that effective January 2025, the previous International Graduate and International Post-Graduate streams of the BC PNP would be replaced with a new three-stream structure for graduates of bachelor's, master's and doctorate programs, and that the minimum language proficiency level would also be increased.
The BC PNP issued its final invitations under the International Graduate stream in November 2024, and the final applications to the International Post-Graduate Stream were accepted in January 2025. However, on April 23, 2026, the .
Additionally, International Post-Graduate (IPG) applications received by the BC PNP between September 1, 2024 and January 7, 2025 have been waitlisted until more nominations become available.
We recognize that these changes have caused concern. 糖心视频 along with other post-secondary institutions has been involved in ongoing consultations regarding the impacts of the changes on students.
For inquiries related to the BC PNP and other permanent residency pathways to Canada, contact the and/or directly. You can also consult with an authorized immigration representative (e.g. a or immigration lawyer). For more information about authorized representatives, visit the .
If you have questions about your temporary resident status or documents in Canada, including post-graduation work permit (PGWP) eligibility, please contact an ICS immigration practitioner.