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British Columbia updated BC PNP Skills Immigration inventory for September 2026
The British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BC PNP) has updated its Skills Immigration registration pool statistics, reporting a total of 8,013 active candidates as of September 1, 2026. According to the latest program update released on September 2, 2026, candidates scoring between 100 and 109 form the largest single group in the pool with 1,559 registrations, followed closely by 1,444 candidates in the 90 to 99 score range. Only eight candidates hold scores of 150 or h
4 days ago


BC PNP receives 1,000 additional nominations for 2026 allocation
The British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BC PNP) has secured an additional 1,000 nominations from the Federal Government, raising the total number of allocations to 6,254 for 2026. These new spaces will support the revised program priorities announced earlier this year on April 23. The provincial authorities confirmed that they intend to issue the full nomination quota by December 31, 2026. This extra allocation gives economic immigration candidates increased opportun
Aug 19


British Columbia published the latest Skills Immigration pool score distribution
The British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BCPNP) released the latest candidate breakdown for the Skills Immigration registration pool as of August 4, 2026. A total of 8,306 active profiles are currently registered in the system. Candidates with scores between 100 and 109 form the largest group with 1,651 registrations, while the 90 to 99 range follows closely with 1,468 profiles. Only 48 applicants possess scores of 140 or higher, showing that top-tier scores remain ra
Aug 6


British Columbia updated the BC PNP to target healthcare, construction, and innovation
The British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BC PNP) has overhauled its selection criteria to align with the province’s "Look West" strategy, focusing on three pillars: Care, Build, and Innovate. Effective immediately, the program will prioritize 36 healthcare and education roles, 9 skilled trades for infrastructure projects, and high-impact talent across all sectors. The Entry Level and Semi-Skilled (ELSS) stream has officially closed, and no new international student st
Apr 27


BC PNP Skills Immigration pool reaches 10,907 registrations as March 2026 data reveals score distribution
The British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BC PNP) continues to manage its Skills Immigration registration pool, which stood at 10,907 candidates as of March 3, 2026. The program regularly invites qualified candidates to apply based on their scores. Current data shows the highest concentration of registrants falls within the 100-109 range, with 2,165 candidates, followed by 1,982 in the 90-99 bracket. Score distributions reveal 15 top-tier candidates above 150 points.
Mar 9


BC PNP Skills Immigration pool reaches nearly 11,000 registrations in February 2026
The British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BC PNP) continues its regular invitation rounds for candidates registered in its Skills Immigration stream. As of February 8, 2026, the registration pool contains 10,988 candidates across various score ranges. The distribution shows significant concentration in the mid-tier brackets, with 2,134 registrations in the 100-109 range and 1,979 in the 90-99 category. Higher-scoring candidates remain competitive, as 41 registrations
Feb 10


British Columbia updated the application fee for the BC PNP
The British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BC PNP) has revised its Skills Immigration application fee structure as of January 22, 2026. Workers seeking permanent residency through the program can now apply across three streams – Skilled Worker, Entry Level and Semi-Skilled, and Health Authority – with an application fee of $1,750 CAD. Registration remains free of charge, while review requests cost $500 CAD. The program continues to prioritize candidates who address Bri
Jan 26


BC skills immigration pool reaches 11,210 registrations as province updates January 2026 statistics
British Columbia's Skills Immigration registration pool has recorded 11,210 total registrations as of January 6, 2026, according to the latest provincial data . The distribution shows a concentration of interest across all scoring tiers, with the 100-109 range leading with 2,161 registrants, followed closely by the 90-99 bracket at 2,048. The pool's composition reveals sustained demand for skilled worker pathways, as scores ranging from 60 to 149 demonstrate consistent regist
Jan 8


BC PNP received 1,254 additional nominations for 2025
The British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BC PNP) has secured 1,254 additional nominations from federal authorities for the 2025...
Oct 6, 2025


BC PNP Skills Immigration pool reaches 10,876 registrations with limited invitations in 2025
The British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BC PNP) Skills Immigration registration pool has accumulated 10,876 candidates as of...
Sep 11, 2025
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