602 Candidates Selected in August 20 BCPNP Draw
British Columbia Issues 602 Invitations in Major Economic-Impact PNP Selection Round
British Columbia has conducted its biggest provincial nominee selection round of 2026, inviting 602 candidates to move forward with their provincial nomination applications.
The invitations were issued on August 20, 2026, as part of the British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BCPNP) strategy of selecting candidates who can make a strong contribution to the province’s economy. The latest round placed considerable emphasis on candidates with strong wages, competitive registration scores, and skilled employment in eligible occupations.
The selection came shortly after British Columbia received an additional 1,000 nomination spaces for 2026, increasing the province’s total allocation to 6,254 nominations for the year.
602 Candidates Selected in August 20 BCPNP Draw
The August 20 selection round was the province’s 20th BCPNP draw of 2026. Unlike occupation-specific selections, this round focused primarily on two economic indicators: the wage attached to an eligible job offer and the candidate’s registration score.
A total of 337 invitations went to candidates whose TEER 0–3 job offers carried a wage of at least $55 per hour, equivalent to approximately $110,000 annually. Another 265 candidates were selected based on their BCPNP registration scores.
| Selection Route | Requirement | Invitations |
|---|---|---|
| Job offer and wage | TEER 0–3 position with an offered wage of at least $55/hour (approximately $110,000 annually) | 337 |
| Registration score | Minimum score of 132 points | 265 |
| Total | — | 602 |
The wage-based group accounted for about 56% of the invitations, while the remaining candidates were selected through the points-based route.
Why This BCPNP Draw Stands Out
The latest selection is notable not only because of its size but also because of the profile of candidates selected. British Columbia has increasingly used targeted selections to respond to labour-market priorities. In this round, however, the province returned to a broader economic-impact approach, giving an opportunity to skilled workers who demonstrated either strong earning potential or a highly competitive registration profile.
The 265 invitations issued through registration scores represented the highest share of score-based invitations among the province’s Skills Immigration selections so far in 2026. Following this draw, British Columbia has issued 3,260 invitations through these wage/job-offer and registration-score selection criteria during the year.
Factors That Can Affect a BCPNP Registration Score
- Educational qualifications and area of study
- Where the applicant completed their education;
- Professional credentials or designations recognized in British Columbia
- English or French language proficiency
- Occupation and skill level;
- Registration score;
- Wage associated with the employment offer;
- Skill level of the offered position;
- Length and level of previous work experience;
- Proposed work location within British Columbia
- Provincial labour-market priorities or other strategic considerations.
Because selection criteria can change from one draw to another, meeting the basic eligibility requirements does not necessarily guarantee an invitation.
British Columbia's 2026 Selection Activity
The province has maintained a varied selection strategy throughout 2026.
So far, British Columbia has conducted 12 Skills Immigration selection rounds. Seven of these have relied on wage, job-offer and points-based criteria. Four rounds focused on specific occupations, while another selection in July used the province’s new temporary permanent residence pathway for eligible cleaners and security workers.
Overall, the BCPNP has issued at least 4,926 invitations to skilled workers and entrepreneurs during 2026 as of August 20. The latest draw also arrives at an important point for British Columbia’s nomination capacity. The province recently secured an additional 1,000 nomination spaces, bringing its total allocation for 2026 to 6,254.
Competition Remains High in the BCPNP Pool
| Registration Score | Number of Registrations |
|---|---|
| 0–59 | 212 |
| 60–69 | 373 |
| 70–79 | 739 |
| 80–89 | 1,219 |
| 90–99 | 1,468 |
| 100–109 | 1,651 |
| 110–119 | 1,332 |
| 120–129 | 1,023 |
| 130–139 | 241 |
| 140–149 | 38 |
| 150+ | 10 |
| Total | 8,306 |
The figures indicate that a large share of registered candidates had scores between 90 and 129 points, while considerably fewer candidates were positioned above 130.
With the August 20 draw requiring a minimum registration score of 132 for the score-based selection, candidates at the upper end of the pool had a considerably stronger position in this particular round.
Entrepreneur Immigration invitations 2026
BC PNP Entrepreneur Immigration invitations issued to date:
| Date | Stream | Minimum Score | Invitations Issued |
|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2026 | Base | 118 | 14 |
| Regional | 113 | <5 | |
| June 2, 2026 | Base | 117 | 15 |
| Regional | 117 | <5 | |
| May 5, 2026 | Base | 115 | 8 |
| Regional | 115 | <5 | |
| April 14, 2026 | Base Stream | 115 | 14 |
| March 10, 2026 | Base Stream | 117 | 7 |
| March 10, 2026 | Regional Stream | 129 | Fewer than 5 |
| February 10, 2026 | Base | 121 | 13 |
| Regional | 105 | Fewer than 5 | |
| January 13, 2026 | Base | 115 | 7 |
If your EOI is selected, you’ll receive an invitation to apply for nomination from British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program.
Conclusion
British Columbia’s latest 602-invitation draw marks one of the most significant provincial selections of 2026. The province is using both earning potential and registration scores to identify skilled candidates who can support its economic and labour-market objectives.
Source: welcomebc.ca
