British Columbia holds largest provincial immigration selection round this year
British Columbia held its largest Provincial Nominee Program selection round of 2026 on July 16, inviting 569 candidates under its Skills Immigration stream through either registration score or job offer criteria.
Key points
✓569 candidates invited on July 16, 2026 under BCPNP Skills Immigration
✓346 invitations based on registration score (minimum 132 points); 223 based on TEER 0–3 job offers at $58/hour or higher
✓This was the highest proportion of registration score-based invitations of any SI round in 2026
✓As of July 16, the province had issued at least 3,676 SI invitations year-to-date
✓BC PNP registration pool contained 8,683 profiles as of July 7
What this means for you
If you are a foreign national interested in immigrating to British Columbia, this draw shows the province is actively selecting skilled workers through its Provincial Nominee Program. You can qualify through a competitive registration score or by having a job offer in a skilled occupation at the specified wage threshold. Future draws may prioritize different sectors or regions based on provincial labour market needs.
Full detail
On July 16, 2026, British Columbia's Provincial Nominee Program (BCPNP) invited 569 candidates to apply for provincial nomination in its largest Skills Immigration selection round of the year. Invitations were distributed based on two criteria: registration score and wage-tied job offers.
Of the invitations issued, 346 candidates qualified based on a registration score of at least 132 points, while 223 had job offers in TEER 0–3 occupations with a minimum wage of $58/hour (approximately $115,000 annually). The high proportion of registration score-based selections was notable as the largest share of any SI round held by BCPNP in 2026.
These invitations are part of British Columbia's Innovate initiative, which targets high-impact candidates across all sectors. The province has held 16 selection rounds in 2026 to date, with Skills Immigration candidates targeted in nine of them. As of mid-July, at least 3,676 invitations to apply for provincial nomination had been issued through the SI category.
The province did not disclose the specific occupations or sectors of invited candidates in this round. However, British Columbia noted that future SI draws may target candidates based on different provincial priorities, including education level and field, professional designations, work experience, language ability, regional settlement intentions, and labour market needs.
How are candidates selected in this BCPNP Skills Immigration draw?
Candidates are selected through one of two criteria: a registration score of at least 132 points, or a job offer in a TEER 0–3 occupation with a minimum wage of $58/hour. The province periodically selects from its registration pool based on these factors.
What is the registration pool size for BC Skills Immigration?
As of July 7, 2026, the BC PNP registration pool contained 8,683 profiles. The largest group had registration scores in the 100–109 point range, followed by the 90–99 range.
Can future BCPNP draws use different selection criteria?
Yes. The province notes that future SI rounds may target candidates based on different provincial priorities, including education level and field, professional designations, work experience, language ability, occupation, wage level, regional settlement intentions, and strategic labour market needs.
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