On July 9, the British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BCPNP) held a targeted occupation-based draw inviting more skilled workers to apply for provincial nomination.
The province selected “highly qualified workers” across a variety of in-demand sectors, including those in care-based occupations and construction trades.
This marks the eighth Skills Immigration (SI) draw held by the province in 2026, and the 15th round of selections overall.
Draw results
British Columbia issued no fewer than 343 invitations to BCPNP candidates across four occupational categories—in alignment with its reshuffled provincial nomination priorities.
These selections were organized around two out of three of its established core objectives, (care, build) intended to attract highly skilled talent and fill labour market gaps.
The largest share of invitations issued in this round went to candidates in priority construction trades:
| Core objective | Occupational category | Number of NOCs targeted | Invitations issued | Minimum score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Care | Childcare | 1 | 91 | 108 |
| Care | Healthcare | 31 | 116 | 96 |
| Care | Veterinary care | 2 | <5 | 88 |
| Build | Construction trades | 9 | 136 | 97 |
This latest selection was the province’s third SI draw of 2026 to target specific occupations; other rounds prioritized candidates based on minimum registration score, wage/salary, and job offer TEER.
The province notes that future SI invitation rounds may be shaped by different selection priorities. Candidates in the SI pool may be considered based on one or more of the following attributes:
- Education—level, field, and location where it was completed;
- Professional designation in the province;
- Duration and skill level of one’s work experience;
- Language ability;
- Occupation;
- Wage and/or skill level of one’s job offer;
- Intent to live and work in a particular region of the province; and/or
- Strategic priorities that align with provincial labour demands or support government pilot projects and initiatives.
As of July 9, the province has issued at least 3,107 invitations to apply for provincial nomination through its SI category.
Makeup of the Skills Immigration registration pool
Foreign nationals are required to submit a registration, or Expression of Interest profile, to be considered for selection under the SI category.
Once a registration is submitted, candidates receive a score based on the information provided and are entered into the applicable registration pool(s).
The province periodically invites BCPNP candidates from the registration pool to submit an application for provincial nomination.
As of July 7 (the latest available update), the province reported having 8,683 registrations in the BCPNP registration pool:
| Score range | Number of registrations |
|---|---|
| 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 |
The greatest share of candidates falls into the 100–109 score range, which accounts for 19.9% of all registrations.
However, following the July 9 draw, the registration pool likely contains at least 343 fewer entries than it did on July 7—though this figure does not account for expired registrations or new additions since that date.
