BCPNP invites 569 candidates to apply for nomination

BC PNP Skills Immigration draw — July 16, 2026: 569 invitations, higher share by registration score

On July 16, 2026, the British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BC PNP) issued 569 invitations under the Skills Immigration (SI) category. Invitations were issued using two selection factors: a minimum registration score and TEER 0–3 job offers with a high wage threshold (at least $58/hr, roughly $115,000/year). This round had the largest share of registration score–based invitations of any SI round so far in 2026.

Context
B.C. continues to use Innovate-focused selection factors to attract high economic‑impact candidates. In 2026 the province has held 16 selection rounds overall; nine of those targeted Skills Immigration candidates. Within SI, six draws used the Innovate-style selection criteria and three targeted high‑demand occupations. As of July 16, the province had issued at least 3,676 SI invitations for the year.

What the July 16 draw did
– Registration score (minimum 132 points): 346 invitations
– Wage/salary + job offer (TEER 0–3 with wage ≥ $58/hr ≈ $115,000/yr): 223 invitations

The province did not publish occupations, sectors, or regional details for invited candidates. It also said future SI rounds may target different priorities or combine selection factors in other ways.

Why this matters
– The draw emphasizes two pathways: strong EOI registration scores and high‑wage TEER 0–3 job offers.
– Registration scores reflect multiple profile elements (education, experience, language, regional intent, etc.).
– The wage-based route targets higher-earning roles and is limited by the $58/hr threshold used in this round.

Who is affected
– Active SI registrants: Candidates with scores near or above 132 or with qualifying high‑wage TEER 0–3 offers were most likely considered.
– Employers and recruiters: High-wage TEER 0–3 offers remain a route to nomination for senior or specialized hires.
– Prospective applicants: Strengthening multiple profile elements increases chances, since selection factors can change between rounds.

BC PNP SI registration pool (as of July 7, 2026)
– 0–59: 209
– 60–69: 381
– 70–79: 729
– 80–89: 1,227
– 90–99: 1,496
– 100–109: 1,728
– 110–119: 1,369
– 120–129: 1,058
– 130–139: 440
– 140–149: 34
– 150+: 12

Those figures show many candidates clustered in the 90–119 bands, with fewer profiles above 130. The July 16 registration‑based invites (minimum 132) targeted the top tier of the pool.

Practical takeaways
– Keep your EOI profile current—improvements to education, work experience, or language can raise your score.
– If you have a TEER 0–3 job offer, confirm the wage and discuss with your employer whether it meets high‑wage thresholds.
– Document professional designations and regional ties, which may be used as selection factors.
– Monitor round frequency and selection focus—B.C. may publish different targets in future draws.

Selection factors B.C. may use in future SI rounds
– Education level, field and location
– Professional designation held in the province
– Duration and skill level of work experience
– Language ability
– Occupation
– Wage and/or skill level of the job offer
– Intention to live and work in a specific region
– Strategic provincial labour market priorities, pilots, or other initiatives

Final observation
The July 16 draw shows B.C.’s blended approach: rewarding high-scoring, well‑rounded EOIs and employer‑driven high‑wage job offers. Because priorities can shift between rounds, candidates should strengthen multiple parts of their profiles and keep registrations up to date.

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