British Columbia Invites Over 343 Skilled Workers Under Skills Immigration Stream BC PNP Draw 2026 took place on July 9, 2026, where the British Columbia issued invitations to More than 343 individuals interested in applying for the provincial nomination through the Skills Immigration stream. This targeted draw is aimed at filling the shortage of labor in vital areas such as health care, child care, construction, and veterinary care and another way to Canada PR.
BC PNP Draw July 2026 Highlights
- Draw Date – 9 July 2026
- Stream – Skills Immigration
- Invitations Issued – More than 343 ITAs
- Targeted Sectors – Childcare, Healthcare, Construction, and Veterinary Care
Breakdown of the latest BC PNP draw
| ITA type | Selection factors | Minimum score | Number of invitations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Care: Childcare | Early childhood educators only | 108 | 91 |
| Care: Health Care | All priority health care occupations | 96 | 116 |
| Care: Veterinary Care | All priority veterinary care occupations Animal health technologists and veterinary technicians (NOC 32104) with valid professional designation |
88 | <5 |
| Build: Construction Trades | All priority construction occupations | 97 | 136 |
Constructions got the maximum number of invites (136), followed by health care sector (116) and child care workers (91). Lowest score was required by veterinary professionals (88 points), and it has been confirmed that the province sent less than five invites for this occupation.
Benefits of BC Provincial Nominee Program (BC PNP)
A nomination from BC Provincial Nominee Program (BC PNP) drastically increases chances for the candidates to become a Canada permanent resident. The applicants who have an active Express Entry profile will get an extra 600 CRS points, which makes sure the candidate will receive an invite for permanent residence during the future federal draw.
Latest BC PNP Draw 2026
Latest BC PNP draw shows the continuous efforts of the province in filling labour shortages by bringing skilled professionals. Applicants in target occupations should regularly update their profiles to be eligible for future draws.