British Columbia Moves First, Revealing 2026 PNP Nomination Quota
British Columbia Reveals 2026 PNP Nomination Quota Ahead of Other Provinces
British Columbia has become the first Canadian province to publicly confirm its Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) nomination allocation for 2026, offering an early glimpse into how immigration numbers may shape provincial workforce planning next year.
The update was published on the official BC PNP updates page on December 18, 2025, signaling the beginning of what is expected to be a series of similar announcements from provinces across Canada in the coming months.
Federal Government Approves 5,254 Nomination Spaces for 2026
For 2026, the federal government has approved 5,254 provincial nomination slots for British Columbia. While this represents a noticeable increase from the 4,000 nominations initially allocated to the province at the start of 2025, it still falls short of what BC had anticipated for the coming year.
British Columbia had formally requested 9,000 nomination spaces for 2026 to address persistent labour shortages and support economic growth. The approved figure is approximately 41.6% lower than the province’s original request.
Why the 2026 Allocation Appears Lower Than Expected
Although the 2026 allocation exceeds BC’s original 2025 allotment, it is lower than the final number of nominations the province ultimately used in 2025. During 2025, British Columbia received two mid-year increases from the federal government:
- October 2, 2025: An additional 1,254 nomination spaces
- December 15, 2025: A further 960 nominations
These additions brought BC’s total 2025 nomination capacity to 6,214, which is nearly 1,000 more than its confirmed 2026 allocation.
BC to Continue Discussions With IRCC
Provincial officials have indicated that discussions with Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) are ongoing. The BC PNP has emphasized that it will continue advocating for a higher allocation, leaving open the possibility of receiving additional nomination spaces later in 2026, similar to what occurred in 2025.
What BC’s Announcement Signals for Other Provinces
British Columbia’s early disclosure may offer clues about what other provinces can expect. Under Canada’s 2026–2028 Immigration Levels Plan, the national target for permanent resident admissions through the Provincial Nominee Program will rise sharply:
- 2025 target: 55,000 PNP admissions
- 2026 target: 91,500 PNP admissions
This represents a 66% year-over-year increase, suggesting that many provinces could see higher baseline allocations in 2026 compared to their original 2025 figures. However, since several provinces received top-ups throughout 2025, final comparisons will depend on whether additional allocations are issued again next year.
BC PNP Priorities for 2026 Still Undecided
At this stage, British Columbia has not confirmed which occupations or applicant categories will be prioritized in 2026. In 2025, the province focused heavily on:
- Healthcare professionals
- Entrepreneur candidates
- High economic impact workers
Provincial authorities have stated that they are still determining how to strategically use the 2026 allocation and expect to announce updated priority sectors in early 2026.
Total Invitations Issued
In this draw, the BC PNP issued 410 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) across two distinct selection pathways:
| Date | Selection Category | Minimum Requirement | Invitations Issued |
|---|---|---|---|
| December 10, 2025 | High-wage, skilled job offer | Hourly wage of at least $87 (approx. $170,000 annually) with a job offer in NOC TEER 0, 1, 2, or 3 | 96 |
| December 10, 2025 | Points-based selection | Minimum score of 138 | 314 |
Most invitations were extended to candidates with strong competitive scores within the province’s Skills Immigration pool.
Size and Composition of the BC PNP Candidate Pool
As of December 2, 2025, the BC PNP Skills Immigration pool contained 11,083 registered candidates. Notably, approximately half of all candidates hold scores of 100 points or lower, highlighting the increasing competitiveness at higher score ranges.
| Score Range | Number of Candidates | Percentile Range |
|---|---|---|
| 150 and above | 41 | 99.63 – 100.00 |
| 140 – 149 | 179 | 98.01 – 99.63 |
| 130 – 139 | 804 | 90.76 – 98.01 |
| 120 – 129 | 1,161 | 80.29 – 90.76 |
| 110 – 119 | 1,573 | 66.09 – 80.29 |
| 100 – 109 | 2,085 | 47.28 – 66.09 |
| 90 – 99 | 2,029 | 28.97 – 47.28 |
| 80 – 89 | 1,479 | 15.63 – 28.97 |
| 70 – 79 | 984 | 6.75 – 15.63 |
| 60 – 69 | 465 | 2.55 – 6.75 |
| Below 60 | 283 | 0.00 – 2.55 |
| Total | 11,083 |
This distribution shows that only a small fraction of candidates occupy the top-scoring tiers, where invitations are more likely.
2. Regional Stream: Supporting Rural and Small Community Growth
The Regional stream is designed to stimulate entrepreneurship in B.C.’s smaller communities. Unique features of this pathway include:
- Mandatory community referral after an exploratory visit
- Lower capital requirements (approx. $300,000 net worth and $100,000 investment)
- Requires entrepreneurs to hold 51% or more ownership
- Focus on starting new businesses tailored to local economic priorities
This program helps rural communities address demographic gaps, preserve essential services, and stimulate local job creation.
Snapshot: BC PNP Invitations Issued in 2025
BC’s invitation activity in 2025 remained limited due to allocation constraints:
Skills Immigration stream:
- 978 invitations issued
- Only 3 draws, but with higher invitation volumes
Entrepreneur Immigration stream:
- Up to 132 invitations issued
- 16 draws focused on entrepreneurs
In total, British Columbia is expected to have issued no more than 1,110 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) for provincial nomination in 2025, unless additional draws occur before year-end.
What This Means for Candidates
The resumption of Skills Immigration signals that British Columbia continues to prioritise high-quality, economically valuable profiles rather than frequent, large-scale selections. Candidates with strong wages, competitive scores, and in-demand skills are likely to remain the focus in upcoming rounds.
Registrations submitted after the draw date were not considered, reinforcing the importance of maintaining an active and up-to-date profile within the BC PNP system.
2025 Entrepreneur Immigration invitations Draw List
The Government of British Columbia has officially resumed skilled immigration invitations under the BC PNP, after starting the year with entrepreneur-only draws. On May 8, 2025, the province held its first skilled worker draw, targeting applicants deemed to have the potential for significant economic contribution to the province.
A total of 94 candidates were invited to apply for provincial nomination in this highly selective round. This draw marks a pivotal shift in strategy, aligning with newly introduced limitations on British Columbia’s overall nomination capacity for 2025.
| Date | Stream | Minimum Score | Number of invitations |
|---|---|---|---|
| December 16, 2025 | Base | 115 | 17 |
| Regional | 107 | Fewer than 5 | |
| November 18, 2025 | Base | 121 | 19 |
| Regional | 115 | Fewer than 5 | |
| October 2, 2025 | Base | 123 | 11 |
| August 19, 2025 | Base | 124 | 11 |
| Regional | 115 | Fewer than 5 | |
| July 8, 2025 | Base | 121 | 12 |
| Regional | 115 | Fewer than 5 | |
| May 28, 2025 | Base | 115 | 9 |
| Regional | 123 | Fewer than 5 | |
| April 15, 2025 | Base | 115 | 5 |
| March 18, 2025 | Base | 115 | 8 |
| Regional | 123 | Fewer than 5 | |
| January 28, 2025 | Base | 123 | Less-than 5 |
| Regional | 123 | Fewer than 5 |
How the BC PNP Helps the Province’s Economy
The BC PNP remains a strategic resource for meeting labour demands and boosting economic activity. By focusing on both highly trained workers and entrepreneurs, this program makes competitive internationally.
The drawn candidates tend to fill positions in technology, health care, engineering, administration, and entrepreneurship, completing the economic ecosystem of the province even further.
BC PNP Skills Immigration Category Draw 2024
| Date | Draw type | Stream | Minimum Score | Number of invitations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 10, 2024 | General | Skilled Workerr | 148 | 7 |
| Skilled Worker - EEBC option | 148 | |||
| Entry Level & Semi-Skilled | 121 | |||
| Childcare | Skilled Worker (includes EEBC option) | 101 | less than 5 | |
| Construction | 112 | less than 5 | ||
| Healthcare | 121 | less than 5 | ||
| Veterinary care | 80 | less than 5 | ||
| December 3 2024 | Childcare | Skilled Worker, International Graduate (includes EEBC option) | 102 | Fewer than 5 |
| Construction | 108 | Fewer than 5 | ||
| Healthcare | 121 | Fewer than 5 | ||
| Tech | 141 | Fewer than 5 | ||
| November 26, 2024 | General | Skilled Worker | 146 | 7 |
| Skilled Worker - EEBC option | 146 | |||
| International Graduate | 146 | |||
| International Graduate - EEBC option | 146 | |||
| Entry Level & Semi-Skilled | 125 | |||
| Childcare | Skilled Worker, International Graduate (includes EEBC option) | 102 | less than 5 | |
| Construction | 108 | less than 5 | ||
| Healthcare | 121 | less than 5 | ||
| Veterinary care | 80 | less than 5 | ||
| November 20, 2024 | Childcare | Skilled Worker, International Graduate (includes EEBC option) | 102 | 3 |
| Construction | 107 | 4 | ||
| Healthcare | 116 | 4 | ||
| Tech | 141 | 4 | ||
| Veterinary care | 80 | less than 5 | ||
| November 13, 2024 | General | Skilled Worker | 143 | 10 |
| Skilled Worker - EEBC option | 143 | |||
| International Graduate | 143 | |||
| International Graduate - EEBC option | 143 | |||
| Entry Level & Semi-Skilled | 121 | |||
| Childcare | Skilled Worker, International Graduate (includes EEBC option) | 102 | 5 | |
| Construction | 105 | 4 | ||
| Healthcare | 113 | 5 | ||
| Veterinary care | 80 | less than 5 | ||
| November 6, 2024 | Childcare | Skilled Worker, International Graduate (includes EEBC option) | 96 | 7 |
| Construction | 97 | 5 | ||
| Healthcare | 111 | 8 | ||
| Tech | 128 | 31 | ||
| October 22, 2024 | Childcare | Skilled Worker, International Graduate (includes EEBC option) | 83 | 41 |
| Construction | 89 | 31 | ||
| Healthcare | 99 | 11 | ||
| Tech | 117 | 60 | ||
| Veterinary care | 80 | less than 5 | ||
| October 16, 2024 | General | Skilled Worker | 127 | 102 |
| Skilled Worker - EEBC option | 127 | |||
| International Graduate | 127 | |||
| International Graduate - EEBC option | 127 | |||
| Entry Level & Semi-Skilled | 110 | |||
| Childcare | Skilled Worker, International Graduate (includes EEBC option) | 83 | 38 | |
| Construction | 89 | 21 | ||
| Healthcare | 99 | 28 | ||
| Veterinary care | 80 | less than 5 | ||
| October 8, 2024 | Childcare: Early childhood educators and assistants (NOC 42202) | Skilled Worker, International Graduate (includes EEBC option) | 83 | 44 |
| Targeting 25 Construction occupations | 89 | 25 | ||
| Targeting 39 Healthcare occupations | 99 | 21 | ||
| Targeting 35 tech occupations | 116 | 83 | ||
| Veterinary care | 80 | less than 5 | ||
| October 2, 2024 | General | Skilled Worker | 128 | 81 |
| Skilled Worker - EEBC option | 128 | |||
| International Graduate | 128 | |||
| International Graduate - EEBC option | 128 | |||
| Entry Level & Semi-Skilled | 110 | |||
| Childcare: Early childhood educators and assistants (NOC 42202) | Skilled Worker, International Graduate (includes EEBC option) | 83 | 35 | |
| Targeting 25 Construction occupations | 89 | 23 | ||
| Targeting 39 Healthcare occupations | 99 | 28 | ||
| Veterinary care | 80 | less than 5 | ||
| September 24, 2024 | Childcare | Skilled Worker, International Graduate (includes EEBC option) | 83 | 42 |
| Construction | 89 | 22 | ||
| Healthcare | 99 | 24 | ||
| Tech | 117 | 57 | ||
| Veterinary care | 80 | less than 5 | ||
| September 17, 2024 | General | Skilled Worker | 128 | 65 |
| Skilled Worker - EEBC option | 128 | |||
| International Graduate | 128 | |||
| International Graduate - EEBC option | 128 | |||
| Entry Level & Semi-Skilled | 110 | |||
| Childcare | Skilled Worker, International Graduate (includes EEBC option) | 83 | 43 | |
| Construction | 89 | 29 | ||
| Healthcare | 99 | 26 | ||
| September 4, 2024 | General | Skilled Worker | 128 | 75 |
| Skilled Worker - EEBC option | 128 | |||
| International Graduate | 128 | |||
| International Graduate - EEBC option | 128 | |||
| Entry Level & Semi-Skilled | 110 | |||
| Childcare | Skilled Worker, International Graduate (includes EEBC option) | 83 | 31 | |
| Construction | 89 | 33 | ||
| Healthcare | 99 | 19 | ||
| Veterinary care | 80 | less than 5 | ||
| August 27, 2024 | Childcare | Skilled Worker, International Graduate (includes EEBC option) | 83 | 40 |
| Construction | 88 | 31 | ||
| Healthcare | 99 | 18 | ||
| Tech | 118 | 69 | ||
| Veterinary care | 80 | less than 5 | ||
| August 20, 2024 | General | Skilled Worker | 130 | 83 |
| Skilled Worker - EEBC option | 130 | |||
| International Graduate | 130 | |||
| International Graduate - EEBC option | 130 | |||
| Entry Level & Semi-Skilled | 110 | |||
| Childcare | Skilled Worker, International Graduate (includes EEBC option) | 85 | 38 | |
| Construction | 89 | 20 | ||
| Healthcare | 99 | 15 | ||
| August 13, 2024 | Childcare | Skilled Worker, International Graduate (includes EEBC option) | 87 | 35 |
| Construction | 89 | 27 | ||
| Healthcare | 99 | 27 | ||
| Tech | 120 | 45 | ||
| Veterinary care | 80 | less than 5 | ||
| August 7, 2024 | General | Skilled Worker | 132 | 59 |
| Skilled Worker - EEBC option | 132 | |||
| International Graduate | 132 | |||
| International Graduate - EEBC option | 132 | |||
| Entry Level & Semi-Skilled | 110 | |||
| Childcare | Skilled Worker, International Graduate (includes EEBC option) | 88 | 32 | |
| Construction | 90 | 29 | ||
| Healthcare | 101 | 24 | ||
| Veterinary care | 80 | less than 5 | ||
| July 30, 2024 | Childcare | Skilled Worker, International Graduate (includes EEBC option) | 89 | 33 |
| Construction | 90 | 27 | ||
| Healthcare | 101 | 22 | ||
| Tech | 120 | 64 | ||
| Veterinary care | 80 | less than 5 | ||
| 23rd July 2024 | General | Skilled Worker | 134 | 35 |
| Skilled Worker - EEBC option | 134 | |||
| International Graduate | 134 | |||
| International Graduate - EEBC option | 134 | |||
| Entry Level and Semi-Skilled | 110 | |||
| Childcare | Skilled Worker, International Graduate (includes EEBC option) | 91 | 37 | |
| Construction | 92 | 17 | ||
| Healthcare | 104 | 19 | ||
| Veterinary care | 80 | less than 5 | ||
| July 9, 2024 | General | Skilled Worker | 134 | 35 |
| Skilled Worker - EEBC option | 134 | |||
| International Graduate | 134 | |||
| International Graduate - EEBC option | 134 | |||
| Entry Level and Semi-Skilled | 110 | |||
| Childcare | Skilled Worker, International Graduate (includes EEBC option) | 94 | 10 | |
| Construction | 95 | 9 | ||
| Healthcare | 104 | 12 | ||
| Veterinary care | 80 | less than 5 | ||
| July 3, 2024 | Childcare | Skilled Worker, International Graduate (includes EEBC option) | 95 | 10 |
| Construction | 98 | 13 | ||
| Healthcare | 106 | 9 | ||
| Tech | 122 | 36 | ||
| Veterinary care | 80 | less than 5 | ||
| June 25, 2024 | General | Skilled Worker | 134 | 35 |
| Skilled Worker - EEBC option | 134 | |||
| International Graduate | 134 | |||
| International Graduate - EEBC option | 134 | |||
| Entry Level and Semi-Skilled | 110 | |||
| Childcare | Skilled Worker, International Graduate (includes EEBC option) | 97 | 6 | |
| Construction | 97 | 11 | ||
| Healthcare | 106 | 11 | ||
| Veterinary care | 80 | less than 5 | ||
| June 18, 2024 | Childcare | Skilled Worker, International Graduate (includes EEBC option) | 93 | 10 |
| Construction | 93 | 11 | ||
| Healthcare | 102 | 14 | ||
| Tech | 122 | 35 | ||
| Veterinary care | 80 | less than 5 | ||
| June 11, 2024 | General | Skilled Worker | 131 | 39 |
| Skilled Worker - EEBC option | 131 | |||
| International Graduate | 131 | |||
| International Graduate - EEBC option | 131 | |||
| Entry Level and Semi-Skilled | 110 | |||
| Childcare | Skilled Worker, International Graduate (includes EEBC option) | 93 | 8 | |
| Construction | 93 | 9 | ||
| Healthcare | 102 | 12 | ||
| June 4, 2024 | Childcare | Skilled Worker, International Graduate (includes EEBC option) | 93 | 8 |
| Construction | 93 | 14 | ||
| Healthcare | 100 | 13 | ||
| Tech | 122 | 33 | ||
| May 28, 2024 | General | Skilled Worker | 131 | 35 |
| Skilled Worker - EEBC option | 131 | |||
| International Graduate | 131 | |||
| International Graduate - EEBC option | 131 | |||
| Express Entry & Semi-Skilled | 110 | |||
| Childcare | Skilled Worker, International Graduate (includes EEBC option) | 93 | 11 | |
| Construction | 93 | 11 | ||
| Healthcare | 100 | 9 | ||
| Veterinary care | 80 | less than 5 | ||
| May 22, 2024 | Childcare | Skilled Worker, International Graduate (includes EEBC option) | 93 | 5 |
| Construction | 93 | 9 | ||
| Healthcare | 100 | 10 | ||
| Tech | 122 | 50 | ||
| Veterinary care | 80 | less than 5 | ||
| 14th May 2024 | General | Skilled Worker | 131 | 37 |
| Skilled Worker - EEBC option | 131 | |||
| International Graduate | 131 | |||
| International Graduate – EEBC option | 131 | |||
| Express Entry & Semi-Skilled | 107 | |||
| Childcare | Skilled Worker, International Graduate (includes EEBC option) | 90 | 9 | |
| Construction | 93 | 9 | ||
| Healthcare | 100 | 17 | ||
| Veterinary care | 80 | less than 5 | ||
| May 7, 2024 | Childcare | Skilled Worker, International Graduate (includes EEBC option) | 90 | 11 |
| Construction | 93 | 12 | ||
| Healthcare | 100 | 12 | ||
| Tech | 120 | 41 | ||
| Veterinary care | 80 | less than 5 | ||
| April 30, 2024 | General | Skilled Worker | 131 | 47 |
| Skilled Worker - EEBC option | 131 | |||
| International Graduate | 131 | |||
| International Graduate – EEBC option | 131 | |||
| Entry Level and Semi-Skilled | 107 | |||
| Childcare | Skilled Worker, International Graduate (includes EEBC option) | 91 | 9 | |
| Construction | 93 | 9 | ||
| Healthcare | 100 | 9 | ||
| Veterinary care | 80 | less than 5 | ||
| April 23, 2024 | Childcare | Skilled Worker, International Graduate (includes EEBC option) | 92 | 11 |
| Construction | 95 | 11 | ||
| Healthcare | 100 | 19 | ||
| Tech | 120 | 45 | ||
| Veterinary care | 80 | less than 5 | ||
| April 16, 2024 | General | Skilled Worker | 132 | 39 |
| Skilled Worker - EEBC option | 132 | |||
| International Graduate | 132 | |||
| International Graduate – EEBC option | 132 | |||
| Entry Level and Semi-Skilled | 107 | |||
| Childcare | Skilled Worker, International Graduate (includes EEBC option) | 92 | 12 | |
| Construction | 97 | 10 | ||
| Healthcare | 97 | 18 | ||
| Veterinary care | 80 | less than 5 | ||
| April 9, 2024 | Childcare | Skilled Worker, International Graduate (includes EEBC option) | 90 | 9 |
| Construction | 95 | 13 | ||
| Healthcare | 95 | 19 | ||
| Tech | 116 | 46 | ||
| Veterinary care | 80 | less than 5 | ||
| April 3, 2024 | General | Skilled Worker | 130 | 30 |
| Skilled Worker - EEBC option | 130 | |||
| International Graduate | 130 | |||
| International Graduate – EEBC option | 125 | |||
| Entry Level and Semi-Skilled | 107 | |||
| Childcare | Skilled Worker, International Graduate (includes EEBC option) | 90 | 18 | |
| Construction | 95 | 10 | ||
| Healthcare | 90 | 25 | ||
| March 26, 2024 | Childcare | Skilled Worker, International Graduate (includes EEBC option) | 85 | 28 |
| Construction | 90 | 21 | ||
| Healthcare | 85 | 30 | ||
| Tech | 114 | 47 | ||
| Veterinary care | 80 | less than 5 | ||
| March 19, 2024 | General | Skilled Worker | 125 | 88 |
| Skilled Worker-EEBC option | 125 | |||
| International Graduate | 125 | |||
| International Graduate – EEBC option | 125 | |||
| Entry Level and Semi-Skilled | 98 | |||
| Childcare | Skilled Worker, International Graduate (includes EEBC option) | 80 | 27 | |
| Construction | 85 | 21 | ||
| Healthcare | 80 | 30 | ||
| Veterinary care | 80 | less than 5 | ||
| March 12, 2024 | Childcare | Skilled Worker, International Graduate (includes EEBC option) | 75 | 54 |
| Construction | 80 | 30 | ||
| Healthcare | 75 | 38 | ||
| Tech | 113 | 65 | ||
| Veterinary care | 75 | less than 5 | ||
| March 5, 2024 | General | Skilled Worker | 126 | 54 |
| Skilled Worker-EEBC option | 126 | |||
| International Graduate | 126 | |||
| International Graduate – EEBC option | 126 | |||
| Entry Level and Semi-Skilled | 99 | |||
| Childcare | Skilled Worker, International Graduate (includes EEBC option) | 70 | 32 | |
| Construction | 80 | 30 | ||
| Healthcare | 70 | 39 | ||
| Veterinary care | 70 | less than 5 | ||
| February 21, 2024 | General | Skilled Worker | 126 | 69 |
| Skilled Worker-EEBC option | 126 | |||
| International Graduate | 126 | |||
| International Graduate – EEBC option | 126 | |||
| Entry Level and Semi-Skilled | 99 | |||
| Childcare | Skilled Worker, International Graduate (includes EEBC option) | 60 | 70 | |
| Construction | 75 | 32 | ||
| Healthcare | 60 | 41 | ||
| Veterinary care | 60 | less than 5 | ||
| February 13, 2024 | Childcare | Skilled Worker, International Graduate (includes EEBC option) | 60 | 64 |
| Construction | 75 | 27 | ||
| Healthcare | 60 | 41 | ||
| Tech | 108 | 77 | ||
| Veterinary care | 60 | less than 5 | ||
| Febrary 6, 2024 | General | Skilled Worker | 122 | 102 |
| Skilled Worker - EEBC option | 122 | |||
| International Graduate | 122 | |||
| International Graduate – EEBC option | 122 | |||
| Entry Level and Semi-Skilled | 97 | |||
| Childcare | Skilled Worker, International Graduate (includes EEBC option) | 60 | 46 | |
| Construction | 75 | 26 | ||
| Healthcare | 60 | 39 | ||
| Veterinary care | 60 | less than 5 | ||
| January 30, 2024 | Childcare | Skilled Worker, International Graduate (includes EEBC option) | 60 | 49 |
| Construction | 75 | 29 | ||
| Healthcare | 60 | 27 | ||
| Tech | 103 | 89 | ||
| Veterinary care | 60 | less than 5 | ||
| January 23, 2024 | General | Skilled Worker | 120 | 79 |
| Skilled Worker -EEBC option | 120 | |||
| International Graduate | 120 | |||
| International Graduate – EEBC option | 120 | |||
| Entry Level and Semi-Skilled | 98 | |||
| Childcare | Skilled Worker, International Graduate (includes EEBC option) | 60 | 66 | |
| Construction | 75 | 34 | ||
| Healthcare | 60 | 36 | ||
| Veterinary care | 60 | less than 5 | ||
| January 10, 2024 | Skilled Worker, International Graduate (includes EEBC option) | Skilled Worker | 60 | 53 |
| Construction | 75 | 20 | ||
| Healthcare | 60 | 29 | ||
| Tech | 103 | 91 | ||
| Veterinary care | 60 | less than 5 | ||
| January 10, 2024 | General | Skilled Worker | 120 | 110 |
| Skilled Worker - EEBC option | 120 | |||
| International Graduate | 120 | |||
| International Graduate – EEBC option | 120 | |||
| Entry Level and Semi-Skilled | 100 | |||
| Childcare | Skilled Worker, International Graduate (includes EEBC option) | 60 | 113 | |
| Construction | 75 | 74 | ||
| Healthcare | 60 | 75 | ||
| Veterinary care | 60 | less than 5 |
What this means for candidates
Candidates have more information and, perhaps, more opportunity than earlier in the year, with new transparency tools, evolving selection strategies, and expanded 2025 nomination capacity. Those headed to British Columbia should:
- Track their percentile ranking within the pool.
- Reinforce their profiles based on BC PNP scoring factors
- Pay close attention to salary, job offer quality, and NOC requirements because the province leans toward high-impact economic selection.
British Columbia’s shifting immigration landscape for 2025-2026 ushers in a more data-driven, competitive, and opportunity-rich environment in the pursuit of Canadian permanent residency for skilled workers through the province.
What This Means for Prospective Immigrants
With a tighter allocation confirmed for 2026 and priorities still under review, prospective BC PNP applicants may face greater competition, particularly in non-priority occupations. Candidates aligned with high-demand sectors or strong economic impact profiles are likely to have better chances once the province finalizes its strategy.
More clarity is expected once BC releases its 2026 priority framework and draws plans in the new year.
To see previous draws, view the 2024 Skills Immigration draws.
| Date | Stream | Minimum Score | Number of Invitations |
|---|---|---|---|
| November 5, 2024 | Base | 115 | 10 |
| Regional | 130 | less than 5 | |
| September 24, 2024 | Base | 122 | 6 |
| August 13, 2024 | Regional | 122 | less than 5 |
| Base | 117 | 10 | |
| June 25, 2024 | Regional | 141 | less than 5 |
| Base | 116 | 5 | |
| May 14, 2024 | Regional Pilot | 113 | less than 5 |
| Base | 116 | 5 | |
| April 16, 2024 | Regional Pilot | 119 | less than 5 |
| Base | 118 | 6 | |
| February 27, 2024 | Regional Pilot | 106 | less than 5 |
| Base | 115 | 5 | |
| January 16, 2024 | Regional Pilot | 135 | less than 5 |
| Base | 116 | less than 5 |
Recent News
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