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British Columbia invited 342 skilled candidates under four BCPNP categories
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
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British Columbia opens new immigration pathways for rural healthcare workers
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
May 29


British Columbia held new Skills Immigration invitation rounds under the BCPNP
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
May 21


BC held new invitation rounds under the BCPNP
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
May 7


BCPNP conducted the third Skills Immigration draw of the year
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
Apr 23


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 conducted a new Skills Immigration draw under the BCPNP
On February 11, 2026, the Government of British Columbia held the second Skills Immigration invitation draw under the British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BCPNP) and issued invitations to apply to 460 skilled candidates with the potential to create high economic impact in the province. The selection criteria targeted two distinct groups: 195 candidates in NOC TEER 0, 1, 2, or 3 positions earning a minimum wage of $62 per hour while working full-time with their suppor
Feb 12


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 held the first Skills Immigration draw under the BCPNP
On February 4, 2026, the Government of British Columbia held the first Skills Immigration invitation draws under the British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BCPNP) and issued invitations to apply to 429 skilled candidates with the potential to create high economic impact in the province. The selection criteria targeted two distinct groups: 206 candidates in NOC TEER 0, 1, 2, or 3 positions earning a minimum wage of $70 per hour while working full-time with their suppor
Feb 5


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


British Columbia held the third round of Skills Immigration invitations under the BCPNP
On December 10, 2025, the Government of British Columbia held the third Skills Immigration invitation draws under the British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BCPNP) and issued invitations to apply to 410 skilled candidates with the potential to create high economic impact in the province. The selection criteria targeted two distinct groups: 96 candidates in NOC TEER 0, 1, 2, or 3 positions earning a minimum wage of $87 per hour while working full-time with their suppor
Dec 15, 2025


Conservative Party dominates immigration polling at 62%, widening lead over Liberals amid cost-of-living concerns
On October 2, 2025, the Government of British Columbia held the second Skills Immigration invitation draws under the British Columbia...
Oct 6, 2025


British Columbia invited skilled immigrants and entrepreneurs under the BC PNP
On October 2, 2025, the Government of British Columbia held the second Skills Immigration invitation draws under the British Columbia...
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


BC invited up to 374 skilled regional candidates
On September 7, 2022, the Government of British Columbia issued new invitations under the British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program...
Sep 8, 2022


British Columbia invited up to 259 candidates under various streams of the BCPNP
On August 30, 2022, British Columbia held new invitation rounds under the British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BCPNP). In the BC...
Sep 1, 2022
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