The BC Provincial Nominee Program held a Skills Immigration draw on September 24, 2026, issuing 714 invitations through two Innovate: High Economic Impact selections. One selection issued 426 invitations based on wage and occupational criteria, while the other issued 288 invitations to candidates with a minimum score of 131.
BC PNP Draw Breakdown on September 24, 2026
The British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program reported two Innovate: High Economic Impact selections in this Skills Immigration round.
| Invitation type | Selection factors | Minimum score | Invitations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Innovate: High Economic Impact | Minimum wage of $52/hour and $105,000/year, and NOC 0, 1, 2, or 3 | N/A | 426 |
| Innovate: High Economic Impact | Points | 131 | 288 |
Innovate: High Economic Impact selection context
The BC PNP says it encourages experts and innovators from all sectors to help make British Columbia a top destination for international talent. Highly skilled workers in a range of sectors may be targeted to drive innovation and productivity.
How the selections compare with the previous round
The wage- and occupation-based Innovate: High Economic Impact selection issued 426 invitations, 89 more than the 337 invitations reported for the same invitation type in the previous Skills Immigration round on August 20, 2026. The earlier round was held 35 days before the September 24 draw.
The points-based Innovate: High Economic Impact selection issued 288 invitations, 49 fewer than the 337 invitations reported in the previous comparable round. Its minimum score was 131 in the current draw; no previous minimum score was supplied for comparison.
Source: BC Provincial Nominee Program