October 2026 BC PNP Draw
British Columbia Invites Skilled Workers and Entrepreneurs in Latest BC PNP Draws
October 2026 BC PNP Draw: Invitation Breakdown
1. Skills Immigration: Healthcare Support Initiative
On October 15, 2026, British Columbia invited 16 candidates through the Temporary Rural/Remote Health Support Initiative.
| Date | ITA Type | Selection Factors | Minimum Score | Number of ITAs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 15, 2026 | Temporary Rural/Remote Health Support Initiative | Points | 54 | 16 |
The selection highlights the province’s efforts to address healthcare support requirements in rural and remote communities. Candidates meeting the initiative’s specific criteria may have an opportunity to receive provincial invitations through this targeted pathway.
2. Entrepreneur Immigration: Business Investment Opportunities
| Date | ITA Type | Selection Factors | Minimum Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| October 20, 2026 | Entrepreneur - Base Stream | 118 | 10 |
| October 20, 2026 | Entrepreneur - Regional Stream | 118 | <5 |
Both entrepreneur pathways recorded a minimum score of 118. These streams provide opportunities for qualified business owners and experienced managers who intend to contribute to British Columbia’s economy through business establishment or expansion.
Who Can Apply Through the Two BC PNP Pathways?
Skills Immigration
This pathway is intended for eligible foreign workers whose qualifications and employment profiles match British Columbia’s workforce requirements. Depending on the category, applicants may need relevant work experience, educational credentials, language proficiency and an eligible job offer. The Temporary Rural/Remote Health Support Initiative has a more specific focus, with selection based on the requirements applicable to that initiative.
Entrepreneur Immigration
The two available options serve different business objectives:
- Base Stream: For entrepreneurs interested in starting or acquiring a business in British Columbia.
- Regional Stream: For entrepreneurs planning to establish a business in participating regional communities, subject to the applicable requirements.
British Columbia's Entrepreneur Immigration Activity in 2026
Previous Entrepreneur Draws in 2026
| Date | Stream | Number of invitations | Minimum score |
|---|---|---|---|
| September 22 | Base | 10 | 119 |
| September 22 | Regional | <5 | 119 |
| August 25, 2026 | Base | 11 | 116 |
| August 25, 2026 | Regional | 5 | 116 |
| July 28, 2026 | Base | 10 | 117 |
| June 30, 2026 | Base | 14 | 118 |
| June 30, 2026 | Regional | <5 | 113 |
| June 2, 2026 | Base | 15 | 117 |
| June 2, 2026 | Regional | <5 | 117 |
| May 5, 2026 | Base | 8 | 115 |
| May 5, 2026 | Regional | <5 | 115 |
| April 14, 2026 | Base | 14 | 115 |
| March 10, 2026 | Base | 7 | 117 |
| March 10, 2026 | Regional | <5 | 129 |
| February 10, 2026 | Base | 13 | 121 |
| February 10, 2026 | Regional | <5 | 105 |
| January 13, 2026 | Base | 7 | 115 |
How to Apply for the BC PNP?
For Skills Immigration, candidates should first identify the appropriate category and check its employment, education and language requirements. Where registration is required, they must create a profile through the BC PNP Online system and wait for an invitation. Selected candidates can then submit their complete applications with supporting documents.
Successful entrepreneur applicants must also fulfil their business establishment and performance agreement obligations before progressing towards provincial nomination.
Conclusion
Once British Columbia approves an eligible applicant for provincial nomination, the next step is to apply for permanent residence through Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC), following the applicable federal process.
Source: welcomebc.ca
