British Columbia PNP Draw (Sept 24, 2026): 714 High‑Earning and High‑Scoring Candidates Invited
On September 24, 2026, the British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BCPNP) issued 714 invitations focused on high‑earning job holders and top‑scoring Skills Immigration profiles. The round supports the province’s “innovate” objective and uses wage and score thresholds to target high‑economic‑impact candidates.
What the province selected
– 426 invitations to candidates with a TEER 0–3 job offer and an offered wage of at least $52/hour (equivalent to $105,000/year).
– 288 invitations to candidates with a Skills Immigration registration score of at least 131 points.
Next steps for invited candidates
Invited applicants have 30 days to submit a complete application for provincial nomination. If nominated, they can apply to the federal government for permanent residence (PR). Applicants already in Canada may be eligible for a bridging open work permit (BOWP) after filing their PR application. A temporary federal measure effective June 9, 2026 allows base PNP nominees to apply for a BOWP faster, without first receiving an Acknowledgement of Receipt (AOR).
How this fits the “innovate” objective
All 714 invitations in this round were aligned with B.C.’s “innovate” objective. This was the eighth innovate‑aligned draw in 2026, and it issued the largest number of invitations among the innovate rounds so far. The province does not publish the specific occupations or sectors for invites under this objective.
Where this sits in 2026 numbers
– 3,974 invitations in 2026 based on wage/salary + job offer and registration score.
– At least 6,128 invitations across all Skills Immigration and entrepreneur streams so far in 2026.
– B.C.’s 2026 allocation: 6,254 nomination spaces.
Skills Immigration registration pool (as of Sept 1, 2026)
The pool held 8,013 profiles, distributed by score band:
– 0–59: 212
– 60–69: 376
– 70–79: 750
– 80–89: 1,236
– 90–99: 1,444
– 100–109: 1,559
– 110–119: 1,273
– 120–129: 940
– 130–139: 193
– 140–149: 22
– 150+: 8
With relatively few profiles above the 130 mark, high scores are especially competitive and valuable in rounds that use registration score as a selection factor.
Who is most affected
– Skilled workers with TEER 0–3 job offers in B.C. offering at least $52/hour or $105,000/year.
– Registered SI candidates with strong EOI scores (131+).
– Employers recruiting higher‑paid skilled workers, who may rely on nomination routes for key hires.
– Candidates in Canada who may benefit from faster BOWP access after filing a PR application.
Practical impact and advice
For invited candidates:
– Act fast: the 30‑day window to submit a complete provincial nomination application is tight. Prepare documents in advance.
– Be ready to proceed to the federal PR application after nomination.
– Check BOWP eligibility and requirements to take advantage of the June 9, 2026 measure.
For employers:
– Coordinate closely with candidates to meet nomination timelines.
– Consider how wage offers and job classification may affect a candidate’s nomination prospects.
Possible future selection factors
Future high‑economic‑impact invitations may consider one or more of: education (level, field, location), provincial professional designation, length and skill level of work experience, language proficiency, occupation, wage/skill level of the job offer, intention to live and work in a specific region, and strategic provincial priorities.
What to watch next
– Remaining 2026 nomination spaces: the province is close to its 6,254 allocation.
– Movement in the Skills Immigration pool and score bands.
– Continued use of innovate‑aligned rounds and any changes in selection criteria.
– BOWP timing and eligibility for nominees already in Canada.
Closing
The Sept 24 draw highlights B.C.’s emphasis on higher wages and strong EOI scores under the innovate objective. Candidates with high‑wage job offers or robust scores should be prepared to act quickly, and employers should align recruitment and documentation with the province’s selection patterns.
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