British Columbia recently conducted its third Skills Immigration (SI) draw of 2026, inviting over 450 candidates who are expected to have a significant economic impact on the province.

The selection criteria included a minimum wage, qualifying job offer, and a specific registration score.

Draw Details

The end-of-April SI draw in British Columbia resulted in 484 candidates being invited, all chosen for their potential to drive economic growth in the region.

The selection process focused on candidates meeting specific criteria, such as job offers with a minimum wage requirement and a registration score threshold.

Selection Criteria	Details	Invitations Issued
Job Offer + Wage	TEER 0–3 job offer, with a wage of at least $62/hour (≈ $125,000/year)	252
Registration Score	Minimum of 138 points	232

In 2026, all SI draws in British Columbia emphasized job offers, wages, and registration scores.

Over half of the candidates received invitations for provincial nomination based on their job offers and wages in the latest draw, a shift from previous selection rounds that focused more on registration scores.

This recent selection round is compared to the previous SI draws held in February to provide insights into the evolving criteria.