BC PNP Aug 20, 2026 draw: 602 invitations prioritize high-earning skilled workers
On August 20, 2026, the British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BC PNP) issued 602 provincial nomination invitations under its “innovate” objective — the largest single selection round of the year. The draw came days after BC received 1,000 additional nominations for 2026, raising its allocation to 6,254.
How the invitations were split
– Job offer + wage (TEER 0–3 job offer; offered wage ≥ $55/hour ≈ $110,000/year): 337 invitations
– Registration score (minimum 132 points): 265 invitations
Notable details
– 59.98% of invitations in this draw went to high-earning candidates (the wage-based track).
– This draw recorded the highest proportion of registration-score-based invitations among all Skills Immigration category draws run by the BC PNP in 2026.
– As of this draw, BC has issued 3,260 invitations based on the wage/job-offer and registration-score criteria combined, and at least 4,926 invitations to skilled workers and entrepreneurs in 2026 overall.
– The August 20 draw was BC’s 20th selection of the year; the province has run 12 Skills Immigration selection rounds in 2026 so far.
How the BCPNP process works (quick summary)
Candidates submit a registration (expression of interest) through the BCPNP Online User Portal. The province assigns a registration score using factors such as work experience, language ability, wage attached to a job offer, education, and more. Registrations enter a pool and BC periodically draws candidates using one or more selection factors. Invited candidates have 30 days to submit a complete provincial nomination application. Successful applicants receive a nomination certificate to apply to the federal government for permanent residence.
Registration pool (reported Aug 4 — 8,306 total registrations)
– 0–59: 212
– 60–69: 373
– 70–79: 739
– 80–89: 1,219
– 90–99: 1,468
– 100–109: 1,651
– 110–119: 1,332
– 120–129: 1,023
– 130–139: 241
– 140–149: 38
– 150+: 10
Practical takeaways
– Be ready: invited candidates must file a complete application within 30 days. Have documents organised in advance.
– Wage route: holding a TEER 0–3 job offer with an offered wage of at least $55/hour clearly improves chances under the current selection mix.
– Score competitiveness: a registration score ≥132 was used in this draw, but relatively few profiles sit above 130, so competition is focused in that band.
– Employers: BC employers offering high-wage TEER 0–3 roles can materially support candidates’ nomination prospects.
What to watch next
– Whether BC continues combining high-wage thresholds with score-based draws or returns to occupation-specific rounds.
– Any further allocation changes that would affect the total number of invitations remaining for 2026.
– Movement in the registration pool, especially above key score bands.
Checklist to prepare
– Keep your BCPNP registration current in the Online User Portal.
– Organise supporting documents so you can submit within 30 days if invited.
– If pursuing the wage-based route, confirm TEER level and offered wage details with your employer and gather evidence.
– Review your registration score factors and update any information that could improve your profile.
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