Recently, the British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BCPNP) held a draw welcoming skilled workers and entrepreneurs to apply for provincial nomination.

The BCPNP issued a total of 357 invitations to workers in construction trades, care-related occupations, and individuals interested in starting or acquiring a business in the province.

This draw marked the 12th round of selections in 2026, with six selections under the Skills Immigration (SI) category and six under the Entrepreneur Immigration (EI) category.

Key Draw Details

Skills Immigration Selection

The latest SI draw in British Columbia, accounting for 342 of the total invitations, aligns with the province’s new immigration priorities announced in April 2026.

The selections focused on the ‘Care and Build’ objectives to attract top talent and address critical labor market needs. Out of the 342 invitations, 37.4% were allocated to individuals in construction trades, with the rest going to healthcare and care services.

Core Objective	Occupational Category	Number of NOCs Targeted	Invitations Issued	Minimum Score
Care	Education	1	91	111
Care	Health	31	117	100
Care	Veterinary	2