On March 19, 2024, British Columbia announced updates to the British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BC PNP), effective January 2025. The updates aim to create clearer pathways for international workers and better outcomes. A detailed summary will be available in late 2024, and the criteria will be in the BC PNP Skills Immigration Program Guide in January 2025. The updates will ensure nominees contribute to British Columbia’s economy and are less susceptible to immigration system misuse. Targeted invitations will continue for priority occupations like healthcare, construction, and early childhood education.