The BC PNP August 20, 2026 draw issued 602 invitations through Skills Immigration. All invitations were issued under the Innovate: High Economic Impact invitation type, using two separate selection factors.
BC PNP draw results
British Columbia held the invitation round on August 20, 2026. The round included a wage and occupation-based selection as well as a points-based selection.
| Invitation type | Selection factors | Minimum score | Invitations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Innovate: High Economic Impact | Minimum wage of $55/hour and $110,000/year, and NOC 0, 1, 2, or 3 | N/A | 337 |
| Innovate: High Economic Impact | Points | 132 | 265 |
Innovate: High Economic Impact selection
The Innovate: High Economic Impact selection included 337 invitations for candidates meeting the stated minimum wage and occupational classification factors. A further 265 invitations were issued in the points-based selection, which had a minimum score of 132.
The BC PNP states that it encourages experts and innovators from all sectors to help make British Columbia a destination for international talent. Highly skilled workers in a range of sectors may be targeted to support innovation and productivity.
Source: BC Provincial Nominee Program