BC PNP Online Portal Scheduled Maintenance: April 29 & May 5

What this means for you: If you are an immigration applicant or an employer using the British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BC PNP) system, you will not be able to access the online portal to submit applications or register during specific maintenance windows. You need to submit your documents before these times to avoid missing deadlines.

The BC PNP has announced that its online application portal will undergo scheduled maintenance on two specific dates in 2026.

The Maintenance Dates

There are two main maintenance windows you need to mark in your calendar. The system will be completely unavailable during these times.

1. Wednesday, April 29, 2026
   • Downtime: 6:00 am to 8:00 am PT
2. Tuesday, May 5, 2026
   • Downtime: 7:00 am to 8:00 am PT

Daily Interruptions

In addition to the specific dates above, there are daily system updates. You may experience minor interruptions every day between:

• 12:00 am to 12:30 am PT

While these daily windows are short, it is best not to rely on the system during this half-hour period.

Who is affected?

This maintenance affects anyone interacting with the BC PNP Online system. This includes:

• Registrants: Individuals trying to create a profile or register for the Skills Immigration Registration System (SIRS).
• Applicants: People currently filling out application forms for provincial nomination.
• Employers: Businesses trying to submit job offers or manage applications related to their employees.

What you should do

To ensure your immigration process is not delayed by these outages, follow these steps:

1. Submit Early: If you have a deadline near April 29 or May 5, submit your application at least 24 hours in advance. Do not wait until the morning of the deadline.
2. Save Your Work: If you are working on an application, save your data frequently. If you are working during the daily 12:00 am to 12:30 am window, save your work and log out before midnight.
3. Plan Around the Times: Avoid scheduling "submission parties" or group logins during the specific hours listed above.
4. Check for Errors: If you try to log in during these times and get an error, do not panic. Simply wait until the maintenance window is over and try again.
5. Consult the Guide: If you continue to have technical issues outside of these maintenance hours, refer to the Skills Immigration Technical Guide for troubleshooting tips.

Bottom Line

The BC PNP portal will be closed for maintenance on April 29 (6:00 am – 8:00 am PT) and May 5 (7:00 am – 8:00 am PT), with daily minor outages from 12:00 am – 12:30 am PT. Plan your submissions accordingly to avoid missing important immigration deadlines.