BC PNP 2025 Score Breakdown: Find Out Your ITA Chances
BC PNP Candidate Pool Breakdown: How Competitive Is Your Profile in 2025?
If you’ve submitted your profile to the British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BC PNP), some exciting news just dropped — and it could give you a better idea of where you stand in the competitive pool of skilled immigration candidates.
For the first time, the BC PNP has released detailed score distributions for its Skills Immigration pool. This means candidates can now see how their points stack up against others — a big step forward for transparency and planning.
Whether you’re already in the pool or thinking about applying, this breakdown can help you gauge your chances of getting an Invitation to Apply (ITA) and help you adjust your strategy if needed. Let’s take a closer look.
Key Highlights
- BC PNP now provides public data on candidate score distributions in its Skills Immigration pool.
- Most candidates score between 100–109, making it the most competitive range.
- New general draws focus on high economic impact, rather than stream-specific selections.
- Candidates can compare their percentile ranking to assess competitiveness.
- The province has received an additional 1,254 nominations for 2025, boosting opportunities.
- More increases to BC’s allocation are expected in 2026 as provincial immigration levels rise.
Understanding the BC PNP Score Distribution
The BC PNP Skills Immigration stream uses a points-based ranking system, known as the Skills Immigration Registration System (SIRS), to evaluate candidates. Points are awarded based on factors like education, work experience, job offer, and wage.
As of November 2, 2025, here’s how the 10,733 active candidates are spread out across score ranges:
| Score Range | Number of Candidates |
|---|---|
| 150+ | 28 |
| 140–149 | 109 |
| 130–139 | 761 |
| 120–129 | 1,125 |
| 110–119 | 1,491 |
| 100–109 | 2,061 |
| 90–99 | 1,967 |
| 80–89 | 1,475 |
| 70–79 | 980 |
| 60–69 | 454 |
| 0–59 | 282 |
| Total | 10,733 |
Clearly, the sweet spot where most candidates fall is the 100–109 range, followed closely by the 90–99 and 110–119 brackets. If you’re in one of these bands, you’re among the largest group in the pool — which means more competition.
What Does Your Score Say About Your Chances?
Knowing how many candidates share your score is helpful, but understanding your percentile ranking can offer even more clarity. Here’s a deeper look at how each score range ranks within the entire pool:
| Score Range | Percentage of Pool | Percentile Range |
|---|---|---|
| 150+ | 0.26% | Top 0.25% |
| 140–149 | 1.02% | 98.73% – 99.74% |
| 130–139 | 7.09% | 91.64% – 98.72% |
| 120–129 | 10.48% | 81.16% – 91.63% |
| 110–119 | 13.89% | 67.27% – 81.15% |
| 100–109 | 19.20% | 48.07% – 67.26% |
| 90–99 | 18.33% | 29.74% – 48.06% |
| 80–89 | 13.74% | 16.00% – 29.73% |
| 70–79 | 9.13% | 6.87% – 15.99% |
| 60–69 | 4.23% | 2.64% – 6.86% |
| 0–59 | 2.63% | Bottom 2.63% |
These numbers let you see exactly how you measure up. For instance, if your score is 130, you’re in roughly the top 8% of the pool. That’s a strong position — especially now that BC is conducting broader, more competitive draws.
How Candidates Are Selected in 2025
In the past, BC PNP draws were stream-specific. That means if you were in the International Graduate or Skilled Worker stream, you’d be compared only to others in that group. But with a reduced nomination allocation this year, BC has pivoted to more general draws that prioritize economic value over stream category.
In a recent draw held on October 2, the province invited candidates who either:
- Scored at least 140 points; or
- Had a job offer in a NOC TEER 0–3 occupation and earned a minimum wage of $90/hour.
This shift means even if you’re not in a traditionally prioritized stream, having a high wage or in-demand occupation could boost your chances — even if your score isn’t at the very top.
More Invitations on the Way
Here’s some more good news: although BC’s PNP allocation was cut earlier in 2025, the federal government recently added 1,254 more nomination spots to the province’s quota. That brings the total to about 5,254 for the year.
The province has already used many of these spots to invite candidates and clear its backlog, but there’s still room for new ITAs. Even better, the federal Immigration Levels Plan suggests more PNP nominations are on the horizon for 2026, meaning even more opportunities could be opening soon — not just in BC, but in other provinces too.
If you’re also considering other options, be sure to check out the Manitoba PNP which continues to offer exciting pathways for skilled workers and international graduates.
Final Thoughts: What This Means for You
BC PNP’s new score breakdowns give you a clearer lens into your profile’s competitiveness. If your score is in the top percentile ranges, you may already be in a strong position for an ITA. If not, now’s the perfect time to look at ways to boost your score — whether that means improving your language test results, getting a higher-paying job offer, or exploring in-demand occupations.
And remember, immigration is a marathon, not a sprint. Staying informed and proactive is key to success.
Want to see where you stand? Take the first step and assess your eligibility for Express Entry-aligned PNP streams today.
Thinking about other provinces too? Don’t miss our guide on the Manitoba PNP and how it compares to BC’s program.
