The British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BC PNP) ranks and selects individuals from its pool of applications using a points-based methodology. The Skills Immigration Registration System (SIRS), also known as the BC PNP points calculator, is this system.

Candidates are evaluated under SIRS based on a variety of criteria, including their level of education, language ability, work experience, and if they currently have a job offer in British Columbia. Candidates receive a score based on their total points, which are allotted to each factor.

The BC PNP will periodically choose names from the pool of applicants, inviting individuals with the best marks to submit applications for provincial nomination. Depending on the program and the particular draw, a different minimum score may be needed to receive an invitation to apply (ITA).

It’s crucial to keep in mind that attaining a minimal score does not ensure that you will receive an ITA, as other considerations like program quotas and eligibility requirements may also be relevant. Moreover, BC PNP retains the authority to change the minimum scores needed for ITAs at any time, as well as the point values attributed to other variables.