BC PNP Draws: Invitations and Pool Updates

BC PNP Draws in 2026

When was the latest BCPNP Draw?

The latest BCPNP draw was held on August 20, 2026, for Skills Immigration Applicants, issuing invitations for the Innovate ITA type.

Find all the details of the recent BCPNP draws here:

When is the Next BC PNP draw?

BC PNP does not announce exact draw dates in advance. However, based on past trends, we can estimate that for 2026:

• Skills Immigration draws: There are usually two draws per month, issuing only one per week, but for multiple ITA types per draw.
• Entrepreneur Immigration draws: They happen once per month.

What is the BC PNP Pool?

The BC PNP pool is the system that British Columbia uses to rank skilled workers looking to be nominated for permanent residence. It’s not the same as the Express Entry pool, and it has a different scoring system and a different process to apply.

You will not automatically enter the BC PNP pool when you enter the Express Entry pool, even if you live and work in BC. You must register separately. 

How Does the BC PNP Pool Work?

Registrations to the BC PNP pool are scored based on economic factors (up to 120 points) and human capital factors (up to 80 points). Broadly speaking, you may be assessed based on your wage, job location, skill level of the work you’re doing, work experience, education, and language proficiency.  

The higher your score, the better your chances of receiving an invitation to apply for a nomination from BC. It’s important to note, though, that getting an invitation to apply does not guarantee you will receive a provincial nomination from BC. It’s just one step in the process.  

How Many candidates are currently in the BC PNP pool?

As of the latest update on August 4, 2026, the BC PNP Skills Immigration registration pool has a total of 8,306 candidates.

The pool is typically updated during the first week of each month. The next update is expected during the week of September 1st.

Your BC PNP Draw FAQs Answered

What are BC PNP Draws?

Draws in the BC PNP are selection rounds during which the province issues Invitations to Apply (ITAs) to candidates in its registration pool who are most likely to meet B.C.’s economic and labour-market needs. These draws allow the province to proactively choose potential immigrants whose skills and job offers align with its priorities.

How Does a BC PNP Draw Work?

Candidates register through the BC PNP Online system and submit detailed information about their qualifications, job offer, experience, language and region. In each draw, BC reviews the registration pool, ranks candidates, and issues ITAs to the highest-ranked applicants or those targeted for labour-market needs. After receiving an ITA, candidates may submit a full application for provincial nomination.

What are the different types of BC PNP draws?

The BC PNP holds draws across its major pathways: Skills Immigration (for workers) and Entrepreneur Immigration (for business-starting applicants). Within Skills Immigration, there are different streams (Skilled Worker, International Graduate, Entry Level & Semi-Skilled), and some draws are targeted to specific occupations, wages, regions or strategic priorities.

How often does a BC PNP draw occur?

Draws occur periodically – the number invited and frequency of draws is adjusted to maintain standard processing times and support B.C.’s priorities. Note: For 2025, the program indicates that there are no general or priority-occupation invitations planned under the Skills Immigration stream.

Why BC PNP Draws Are Important?

Draws are a crucial mechanism for the province to align immigration intake with labour-market demand. Through these invitation rounds, B.C. can pick candidates whose skills, job offers and regional settlement intentions support economic growth. For applicants, a draw means gaining access to a provincial nomination — a key step to permanent residence.

Where to Track the Latest BC PNP Draws?

1. Check this Latest BC PNP Draw page regularly: Bookmark this page in your browser to check the latest OINP Draw details
2. Receive our weekly Newsletter: Receive the latest updates in provincial draws directly in your email. Register here for the newsletter.
3. Check our official PNP tracker for the latest updates: Access the full list of PNP draws across all the provinces.
4. Check Provincial official sources: The British Columbia PNP invitations Page and the Express Entry–linked rounds (NOIs) Page.

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