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

The British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BCPNP) has extended the registration period for its Temporary Rural and Remote Health Support Initiative. Eligible candidates now have until October 7, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. to submit their registrations. Provincial authorities announced the extension to accommodate potential disruptions caused by regional wildfire activity across the province. The temporary initiative supports healthcare staffing needs in rural and remote commun

On August 6, 2026, British Columbia held new invitation rounds under the British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BCPNP), targeting five priority occupation categories. The province invited 183 early childhood educators; 124 candidates in all priority health care occupations; up to five candidates working in the education sector; 187 candidates in all priority construction occupations; and six candidates in priority veterinary care occupations. The veterinary draw was ope

On July 23, 2026, the Government of British Columbia held an invitation round under the British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BCPNP). The province issued 60 invitations to apply to candidates through the Temporary Rural/Remote Health Support Initiative. The invited candidates had a minimum score of 50 points. This targeted stream supports health authority employees in eligible cleaning and security roles who work in rural or remote communities across the province. So f

On July 16, 2026, the Government of British Columbia conducted new draws under the British Columbia Provincial Nominee Programs (BCPNP). The province issued invitations to apply to 569 skilled candidates with the potential to create a high economic impact in the province. The selection criteria targeted two distinct groups: 223 candidates in NOC TEER 0, 1, 2, or 3 positions earning a minimum wage of $58 per hour and $115,000 per year while working full-time with their support

On July 9, 2026, British Columbia held new invitation rounds under the British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BCPNP), targeting four priority occupation categories. The province invited 91 Early Childhood Educators, 116 candidates in all priority health care occupations, 136 candidates in all priority construction occupations, and fewer than five candidates in priority veterinary care occupations. The veterinary draw was open to all priority veterinary care occupations,

On June 30, 2026, British Columbia held new draws under the entrepreneur streams of the British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BCPNP). The province issued 14 invitations under the Entrepreneur Immigration Base stream, which is designed for experienced entrepreneurs seeking to establish a new business or acquire an existing one in British Columbia. In addition, British Columbia invited fewer than five candidates under the Entrepreneur Immigration Regional stream. The min

On June 18, 2026, the Government of British Columbia conducted new draws under the British Columbia Provincial Nominee Programs (BCPNP). The province issued invitations to apply to 279 skilled candidates with the potential to create a high economic impact in the province. The selection criteria targeted two distinct groups: 130 candidates in NOC TEER 0, 1, 2, or 3 positions earning a minimum wage of $62 per hour and $125,000 per year while working full-time with their support

The British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BC PNP) is now accepting registrations for the Temporary Rural or Remote Health Support Initiative. This new program will nominate up to 250 candidates to help fill critical support roles in regional healthcare facilities. Eligible individuals must submit their registration online before the deadline on August 31, 2026. The provincial government will issue the first round of immigration invitations in the coming weeks. Official

On June 2, 2026, British Columbia held a new draw under the entrepreneur streams of the British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BCPNP). The province issued 15 invitations under the Entrepreneur Immigration Base stream, which is designed for experienced entrepreneurs seeking to establish a new business or acquire an existing one in British Columbia. In addition, British Columbia invited fewer than five candidates under the Entrepreneur Immigration Regional stream. The min

On June 2, 2026, the Government of British Columbia held new invitation draws under the British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BCPNP) and issued invitations to apply to skilled candidates with work experience in healthcare, childcare, construction, and veterinary care occupations. The province issued a total of 342 invitations – 117 healthcare professionals, 6 veterinary care professionals, 91 Early Childhood Educators (ECE), and 128 construction workers. The minimum sc

British Columbia launched major updates to its immigrant selection process. On May 28, 2026, the province released a brand-new guide for its Skills Immigration program, containing big changes that affect how workers move to the region. Crucially, the update introduces a special health worker plan to support rural and remote towns. Healthcare professionals can sign up for this one-time opportunity starting June 15, 2026. The government also simplified its main application guid

On May 14, 2026, the Government of British Columbia conducted new draws under the British Columbia Provincial Nominee Programs (BCPNP) priorities and issued invitations to skilled candidates with work experience in healthcare, childcare, and high economic impact occupations. The province issued a total of 640 invitations, including 117 healthcare professionals, 86 early childhood educators (ECE), and 437 High Economic Impact invitations. The minimum scores for these draws wer

On May 6, 2026, the Government of British Columbia held the first invitation draws following updates to the British Columbia Provincial Nominee Programs (BCPNP) priorities and issued invitations to skilled candidates with work experience in healthcare, childcare, construction, and veterinary care occupations. The province issued a total of 333 invitations – 117 healthcare professionals, 9 veterinary care professionals, 86 Early Childhood Educators (ECE), and 121 construction

On May 5, 2026, British Columbia held two draws under the British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BCPNP). The BCPNP issued 8 invitations to candidates in the Base Category of the Entrepreneur Stream, which is designed for experienced businessmen seeking to establish a new business or acquire an existing one in British Columbia. In addition, the province invited up to five candidates in the Entrepreneur Immigration - Regional Pilot category. The lowest score of this round

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

On April 22, 2026, the Government of British Columbia held the third Skills Immigration invitation draw under the British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BCPNP) and issued invitations to apply to 484 skilled candidates with the potential to create high economic impact in the province. The selection criteria targeted two distinct groups: 252 candidates in NOC TEER 0, 1, 2, or 3 positions earning a minimum wage of $62 per hour and $125,000 per year while working full-time

On April 14, 2026, British Columbia held a new draw for business candidates in the British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BC PNP). The province invited 14 candidates in the Base Category of the Entrepreneur Stream. The lowest score of this round was 115 points, two points fewer than in the previous draw, held on March 10, 2026. This stream targets experienced entrepreneurs who intend to establish new businesses or take over and grow existing businesses in B.C. This yea

On March 10, 2026, British Columbia held two draws under the British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BCPNP). The BCPNP issued 7 invitations to candidates in the Base Category of the Entrepreneur Stream, which is designed for experienced businessmen seeking to establish a new business or acquire an existing one in British Columbia. The lowest score of this round was 117 points. In addition, the province invited up to five candidates in the Entrepreneur Immigration - Reg

The British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BCPNP) has announced the annual Fraud Prevention Month campaign for March 2026 to help employers and prospective immigrants recognize and avoid immigration scams. Immigration fraud remains a serious concern, with consequences including financial loss, legal penalties, and application refusals. The BCPNP reminds applicants that hiring a representative is optional, and any representative used must be licensed with the College of