The British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BCPNP) conducted another Skills Immigration (SI) draw on May 14, 2026, issuing invitations to candidates under two key selection criteria focused on wage levels, job offers, and registration scores.
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A total of 437 invitations were issued in the province’s fifth SI draw of the year.
Draw Breakdown
Invitations were distributed almost evenly across the two selection categories, with slightly more candidates selected based on high-wage job offers.
| Selection Criteria | Details | Invitations Issued |
|---|---|---|
| Wage/salary + job offer | TEER 0–3 job offer with a wage of at least $59 per hour (approximately $120,000 annually) | 225 |
| Registration score | Minimum registration score of 135 points | 212 |
This draw falls under British Columbia’s “Innovate” initiative, designed to attract highly skilled professionals and innovators from a variety of sectors to strengthen the province’s workforce and position B.C. as a leading destination for global talent.
According to the BCPNP, invitations under this initiative target workers in several high-demand occupations and industries.
However, the province has noted that future high-economic-impact draws may use different selection factors, including:
- Education level, field of study, and location of study;
- Professional certifications or designations in B.C.;
- Work experience duration and skill level;
- Language proficiency;
- Occupation;
- Wage level and/or skill level of the job offer;
- Intent to live and work in specific regions of the province; and
- Strategic priorities aligned with labour market needs and provincial projects.
Third-Largest SI Draw of 2026
The May 14 draw was the third-largest Skills Immigration draw held this year.
The largest draws so far took place on:
- April 22, 2026 — 484 invitations issued
- February 11, 2026 — 460 invitations issued
Like the latest round, these draws also targeted candidates with TEER 0–3 job offers and high wage thresholds.
Another major draw held on February 4 issued 429 invitations under similar criteria.
Meanwhile, the May 6, 2026 SI draw focused specifically on occupation-based invitations, targeting candidates in:
- Healthcare
- Veterinary services
- Education
- Construction trades
That draw issued 333 invitations.
Current BCPNP SI Registration Pool
As of May 6, 2026, there were 9,967 candidates registered in the BCPNP Skills Immigration pool.
The largest share of candidates fell within the 100–109 score range.
| Score Range | Number of Registrations |
|---|---|
| 0–59 | 215 |
| 60–69 | 401 |
| 70–79 | 853 |
| 80–89 | 1,353 |
| 90–99 | 1,781 |
| 100–109 | 2,107 |
| 110–119 | 1,550 |
| 120–129 | 1,148 |
| 130–139 | 522 |
| 140–149 | 32 |
| 150+ | 5 |
So far in 2026, British Columbia has issued 2,143 invitations through its Skills Immigration streams.
Entrepreneur Immigration Draws Also Continue
In addition to SI draws, British Columbia has held eight Entrepreneur Immigration (EI) draws this year across five selection rounds.
At least 49 invitations have been issued through:
- Five EI Base Stream draws; and
- Three EI Regional Stream draws.
How the BCPNP Skills Immigration System Works
Foreign nationals interested in immigrating to British Columbia through the Skills Immigration category must first submit a registration under an eligible stream.
Once submitted, registrations receive a score out of 200 points based on economic and human capital factors and are entered into the province’s registration pool.
BCPNP periodically selects candidates from these pools and invites them to apply for provincial nomination based on provincial labour market priorities and economic needs.
Registrations remain valid for up to 12 months. Candidates whose registrations expire must submit a new profile to remain eligible for selection.
Applicants who receive a provincial nomination from British Columbia can then apply to Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) for permanent residence.
British Columbia recently introduced significant changes to its Provincial Nominee Program, with reforms announced on April 23, 2026.
