British Columbia Invites More Than 600 Candidates Under Skills Immigration Stream

British Columbia continues to strengthen its position as a preferred destination for skilled immigrants seeking to settle in Canada.

However, through its Skills Immigration pathways, the province selects candidates who can contribute to economic growth, support key industries, and address evolving labour market needs.

Additionally, in the latest BC PNP draw issued 602 invitations in the Innovate category. These selections represented the province's continuous efforts to draw talent in a  field that is vital to its workforce like innovation.

The latest draws also provide qualified professionals with additional opportunities for permanent residence in Canada through targeted provincial pathways.

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Latest BC PNP Draw Results

The latest BC PNP draw demonstrates the province's continuous effort to attract skilled immigrants who can contribute to long-term development.

• Draw date: August 20, 2026
• Type of round: Skills Immigration Invitations
• Number of invitations: 602
• Minimum Score: 132

Latest BC PNP Draw Breakdown

Here is a detailed breakdown of the latest British Columbia PNP draw, including minimum scores, selected categories, and invitations issued under the Skills Immigration stream:

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British Columbia get Additional PNP Allocation for 2026

The British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BC PNP) has got an additional 1,000 nominations from the federal government, increasing its 2026 allocation to 6,254 nominations. The province aims to use the full allocation by December 31, 2026.

BC PNP priorities 3 areas, including Care, Build, and  Build. Build focuses on nine essential skilled trades that support infrastructure and construction. While CARE covers jobs in healthcare, education, child care, and veterinary care. Innovate will continue to draw highly qualified experts and entrepreneurs from a variety of industries via high economic impact invitations.

Moreover, the program will give preference to French-speaking instructors, certified early childhood educators, medical professionals, and qualified veterinary personnel. It is anticipated that candidates who work outside of Metro Vancouver will receive at least 35% of nominations.

Additionally, the BC PNP has also closed the Entry Level and Semi-Skilled streams and will not launch new student streams. International graduates can continue to explore existing pathways. Moreover, they are eligible for technological jobs through selected high economic impact invitations.

Since 2022, BC PNP has nominated thousands of workers across childcare, healthcare, construction, veterinary care, and other priority sectors. Over 38% of Skills Immigration candidates are employed in local communities.

Strong Outcomes

In order to support government initiatives, the BC PNP changed to a more strategic selection process by giving priority to important professions. The following have been nominated by the program:

• 3,887 medical professionals, comprising 1,228 nurses and nurse practitioners and 475 doctors.
• 2,957 childcare workers with licenses 
• 826 people in construction and trades after focusing on a few authorized trades
• 116 veterinary technologists and 26 veterinarians, many of whom are employed outside of Metro Vancouver

In order to encourage population and economic growth throughout British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program, more than 38% of skilled immigration candidates are employed in regional communities.

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Source: welcomebc.ca

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