British Columbia has issued a new round of invitations under the BC Provincial Nominee Program (BC PNP), targeting candidates expected to deliver strong economic benefits to the province.
On July 16, 2026, the BC PNP invited 569 candidates to apply for provincial nomination through the Innovate: High Economic Impact stream under its Skills Immigration category.
Of these invitations, 223 went to candidates with a job offer in a NOC TEER 0, 1, 2 or 3 occupation who meet a high compensation threshold. These candidates required a minimum wage of $58 per hour and an annual salary of at least $115,000. No minimum registration score applied to this group.
The remaining 346 invitations were issued to candidates in the Innovate: High Economic Impact stream with a minimum registration score of 132 points.
The July 16 round is a marked increase over the previous high economic impact draw on June 18, 2026, when British Columbia issued 279 invitations across the wage-based and points-based groups.
British Columbia confirmed that future high economic impact draws may rely on different selection criteria. The province advises applicants to review section 7.3(a) of the Skills Immigration Program Guide for further details on how these invitations are assessed.
The BC PNP also noted that invitations to apply are issued only to qualified registrations submitted before the date of the draw. Invited candidates must submit a complete application through BC PNP Online within the required timeframe. Candidates can review earlier invitation rounds through the program’s official archives.
Latest BC PNP Draw
| Category | Number of Invitations | Minimum Score | Eligibility Criteria |
|---|---|---|---|
| Innovate: High Economic Impact (wage-based) | 223 | N/A | Minimum wage of $58/hour and $115,000/year, and a job offer in NOC TEER 0, 1, 2 or 3 |
| Innovate: High Economic Impact (points-based) | 346 | 132 | Minimum registration score of 132 in the Skills Immigration Registration System |
| Total | 569 |
Check Where You Stand
Many BC PNP Skills Immigration candidates are also active in the federal Express Entry pool. Calculate your CRS score with our free Express Entry CRS calculator to see where you stand in the Express Entry pool and how a provincial nomination could strengthen your profile.
This draw continues British Columbia’s focus on attracting highly skilled workers who can support priority sectors and long-term economic growth.
Source: BC PNP Invitations to Apply — welcomebc.ca