British Columbia Invites 400+ Candidates Under Skills Immigration Program

British Columbia held its first draw of the year under the Skills Immigration Program. The British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BC PNP) invites skilled candidates who want to settle in Canada and meet labour market needs.

However, British Columbia PNP issued invitations across two Skills Immigration categories: 206 invitations went to candidates holding high-wage job offers in NOC TEER 0-3 positions paying at least $70 per hour, while a further 223 ITAs were sent to registrants who achieved a minimum score of 138 in B.C.’s points grid.

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Latest BC PNP Draw Result

The latest BC PNP draw invites 429 candidates under the Skills Immigration stream, welcoming high-potential applicants seeking permanent residency in Canada.

Skills Immigration:

• Draw date: February 04, 2026
• Type of round: Skills Immigration Invitations
• Number of invitations: 429
• CRS Score of Lowest-Ranked Candidate Invited: NOC TEER 0, 1, 2 or 3 for 206 candidates and 138 points for 223 candidates.

Skills Immigration Registration Pool

On its official provincial website, the British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BC PNP) regularly publishes a score-based breakdown of candidates in the Skills Immigration registration pool. This data helps registered candidates better understand their relative position and competitiveness within the pool.

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The table below outlines the distribution of registrations across different score ranges in the Skills Immigration pool as of January 6, 2026:

What Are the Eligibility Requirements To Apply For BC PNP Draw?

To apply for British Columbia PNP, candidates must meet specific eligibility criteria based on the stream they choose under Skills Immigration or Express Entry BC.

Applicants must create a profile and register through the BC PNP online system before being considered for an invitation.

Key eligibility requirements generally include:

• A valid full-time job offer from a B.C. employer (for most streams)
• Relevant work experience related to the job offer
• Language proficiency meeting the required Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) level
• Educational qualifications aligned with the occupation
• Ability to meet settlement and admissibility requirements

Candidates are assessed and ranked using the BC PNP scoring system, which considers factors such as wages, location, experience, and language skills. Using a BC PNP Point Calculator can help applicants estimate their score, understand their competitiveness, and improve their chances before a draw.

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Source: welcomebc.ca

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