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By Rebecca Major

Updated on March 13, 2026

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With a dynamic, educated, and skilled workforce, low operating costs, competitive tax rates, and strategic location, British Columbia is one of the best locations in North America to develop a business.

British Columbia Entrepreneur Program

Fortunately for international entrepreneurs, the British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BC PNP) offers a unique entrepreneur immigration stream. Eligible entrepreneurs who successfully establish their business in BC, as well their accompanying family members, can look forward to obtaining Canadian permanent residence, which may then be followed by Canadian citizenship if residency requirements are met.

There are, however, a few preliminaries that must be satisfied before permanent residence may be acquired through this immigration option. First, you have to determine your eligibility for the BC PNP entrepreneur stream. If eligible, you may then make a formal Expression of Interest (EOI) in applying to the program.

Once the EOI has been submitted, you will be assigned a score reflecting your credentials. BC immigration authorities then invited the highest-ranked candidates to apply during periodic draws from this pool. If invited, you may submit an application. Successful applicants obtain a work permit and, if the business operation in BC fulfills the requirements on an ongoing basis, work permit holders will then be able to apply for permanent residence in Canada.

BC PNP Entrepreneur Stream Criteria

To qualify, candidates must have:

1. a personal net worth of at least CAD$600,000, legally obtained and verifiable;

2. a minimum of:

  • more than three years of experience as an active business owner-manager, OR
  • more than four years of experience as a senior manager, OR
  • a combination of at least one year of experience as an active business owner-manager and at least two years of experience as a senior manager; and

3. a post-secondary education credential OR experience as an active business owner-manager with 100 per cent ownership of the business for at least three of the past five years;

4. have basic English or French language proficiency equivalent to Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) level 4 or higher;

Candidates must also answer questions and provide details of their business proposal, which will be scored by the BC PNP. Candidates must aim to:

  • establish an eligible new business or purchase and improve an existing business;
  • make an eligible personal investment of at least CAD$200,000 in the business; and
  • create at least one new full-time job for a Canadian citizen or permanent resident in the business.

If invited to submit an application, the business plan must then demonstrate:

  • the proposed business is consistent with the registration business concept; and
  • potential for commercial viability, including a market entry strategy to show how the proposed business will be successful in BC.

In addition, if planning to purchase an existing business candidates must also be able to demonstrate:

  • how the business will grow;
  • that the business is a going concern (i.e. the business is in operation and is not in receivership at the time of purchase);
  • that the business will generate a profit and can sustain the expanded workforce; and
  • that the business has been operated by the current owner for at least five years.

Candidates cannot change their business concept after submitting a registration.

In order to register, candidates must demonstrate that they can and will make an eligible personal investment of at least $200,000 in the proposed business. If proposing a Key Staff Member, candidates must demonstrate that they will make an eligible personal investment of $400,000.

BC PNP Entrepreneur Stream points system

Up to 200 points are available to eligible candidates, who will receive a score upon registration. Candidates must meet the minimum scores in each section in order to be entered into the selection pool.

Scoring section

Points
Self-declaredExperience20
Ownership4
Net worth12
Total personal investment20
Jobs20
Regional district12
Adaptability32
Self-declared subtotal120
Business conceptCommercial viability30
Transferability of skills20
Economic benefits30
Business concept subtotal80
Maximum score available200

Experience

Maximum score available: 24

Minimum requirements for eligibility: 8

Details of the candidate’s business/work experience for the last 10 years should be included, but experience should not be duplicated. For example, if a candidate owned 100 percent of a business but also worked at the business as the General Manager, only the Business Owner-Manager experience should be selected.

Experience

Total duration

Points
Business owner-manager experienceLess than 12 months0
12 to 24 months4
25 to 36 months6
37 to 48 months12
49 to 60 months15
More than 60 months20
Senior manager work experienceLess than 24 months0
24 to 48 months4
49 to 60 months8
More than 60 months12
Maximum score available20

In addition, candidates may be awarded points if they have owned 100 per cent of a business for at least three of the most recent five years. The 100 per cent ownership of the business may be shared between the candidate, his or her spouse or common-law partner and/or your dependent child(ren).

Ownership

Amount

Points
Business ownershipLess than three years of 100% business ownership in the past five years0
100% ownership of a business for at least three of the last five years4
Maximum score available4

Net worth

Maximum score available: 12

Minimum requirements for eligibility: 5

Candidates may receive points based on their total net worth including that of their spouse or common-law partner, if applicable.

Personal net worth

Points
Total current assets (cash and liquid funds)Less than $50,0000
$50,000 to $199,9992
$200,000 to $399,9993
$400,000 or more4
Subtotal4
Total personal net worthLess than $600,0000
$600,000 to $799,9995
$800,000 to $1,999,9996
$2,000,000 to $4,999,9997
$5,000,000 or more8
Subtotal8
Maximum score available12

Personal investment

Maximum score available: 20

Minimum requirements for eligibility: 8 (10, if proposing a key staff member)

Total personal investment

Points
Less than $200,0000
$200,000 to $399,9998
$400,000 to $599,99910
$600,000 to $999,99911
$1,000,000 to $1,999,99912
$2,000,000 to $3,999,99914
$4,000,000 to $7,999,99916
$8,000,000 or more20
Maximum score available20

Jobs created/maintained

Maximum score available: 20

Minimum requirements for eligibility: Create at least 1 job (3, if proposing a key staff member)

Total Proposed FTE Jobs

Points
Less than 10
1 job8
2 jobs9
3 jobs10
4 jobs11
5 jobs12
6 jobs13
7 to 9 jobs14
10 to 19 jobs16
20 or more jobs20
Maximum score available20

Regional District

Maximum score available: 12

Minimum requirements for eligibility: The applicant must work at the primary place of business in the proposed regional district.

Points are awarded for the location of the proposed business based on the population sizes of BC’s Regional Districts.

Location Based on BC Regional District

Points
500,000 people or more0
200,000 to 499,9991
100,000 to 199,9993
70,000 to 99,9996
60,000 to 69,9998
35,000 to 59,99910
Fewer than 35,000 people12
Maximum score available12

Based on official 2016 data, this would translate into the following points totals being awarded in specific Regional Districts.

Regional District

Population

Points
Greater Vancouver2,558,0290
Capital382,6451
Fraser Valley301,2381
Central Okanagan197,0753
Nanaimo157,5993
Thompson-Nicola135,0743
Fraser-Fort George90,9156
North Okanagan85,1646
Cowichan Valley84,0146
Okanagan-Similkameen80,6226
Peace River66,5048
Comox64,8478
Cariboo63,1118
Central Kootenay60,7758
East Kootenay58,96010
Columbia-Shuswap52,02110
Strathcona46,17510
Squamish-Lillooet41,53110
Bulkley-Nechako40,38310
Kitimat-Stikine36,27010
Alberni-Clayoquot30,72112
Kootenay-Boundary29,92612
Sunshine Coast29,24312
Powell River20,32812
Skeena-Queen Charlotte17,38912
Mount Waddington11,13912
Northern Rockies5,99212
Central Coast3,24812
Stikine67412

*Source: BC Stats 2016 Sub-Provincial Population Estimates

Adaptability

Maximum score available: 32

Minimum requirements for eligibility: none

Adaptability Factor

Points
English or French language proficiencyNone or minimal, similar to CLB 3 and below0
Basic understanding, similar to CLB 42
Intermediate and advanced, similar to CLB 5 and above4
Education levelSecondary school or less0*
Associate degree2
Diploma / certificate (non-trades)2
Diploma / certificate (trades)2
Bachelor’s degree5
Post-graduate diploma / certificate5
Master’s degree8
Doctorate / PhD8
AgeLess than 250
25 – 344
35 – 448
45 – 546
55 – 644
65 or older0
Business exploratory visitsNo, or visited BC more than 3 years ago0
Yes, visited BC 1 – 3 years ago1
Yes, visited BC less than 1 year ago, but did not visit the Regional District of the proposed business2
Yes, visited the Regional District of the proposed business less than 1 year ago4
Canadian work experience, business experience, or studies from within Canada for at least 12 monthsNo0
Yes8
Maximum score available32

*If your score for Education Level is 0, you will not be eligible to register unless you have at least three years of active management experience of a business that you had 100 per cent ownership in the last five years.

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Business concept

Maximum score available: 80

Minimum requirements for eligibility: 32

The BC PNP assesses the business concept and scores it according to the following framework: commercial viability (up to 30 points), transferability of skills (up to 20 points), and economic benefits (up to 30 points).

Commercial viability

This section is divided into the following factors, with a corresponding points breakdown.

Overall Commercial Viability

Points
Business model10
Market & products/services4
Eligible personal investment4
Assessment of proposed personal investment6
Ownership percentage4
Risk factors2
Maximum score available30

Business Model

Points
Unsatisfactory / Unclear
·         Proposed scale of business is not consistent with industry/regional norms.
·         Business model does not clearly identify and/or describe the business operation from start to finish.
·         Business model does not clearly identify the products and/or services being offered.
·         Business concept does not provide details of applicant’s proposed role.
·         Business concept does not provide substantive information on local business partner and/or co-applicant and/or key staff (if applicable).
·         Proposed key staff is ineligible and/or the co-registrants do not demonstrate a prior working/business relationship.
·         If purchasing an existing business: the proposed expansion plan does not effectively address a plan to upgrade/improve or expand the existing business, or is ineligible.
·         If purchasing an existing business: the proposed expansion plan relies primarily upon unsubstantiated investment and/or job creation and appears to be inconsistent with industry/regional norms.		1
Fair
·         Business model is clearly identified and describes the business operation from start to finish.
·         Business model clearly identifies the products and/or services being offered.
·         Proposed scale of business is consistent with industry/regional norms iv. business concept provides substantive information on local business partner and/or co-applicant and/or key staff (if applicable).		5
Good
A good business model will be determined if, in addition to core requirements for fair, the business concept also meets at least 3 of the following factors:
·         Proposed investment and jobs plan is consistent with the business model (must score 6 points for assessment of investment and score 6 points for jobs assessment)
·         Business model identifies a clear strategy to become commercially viable.
·         Business model’s operational plan is internally consistent iv. applicant’s proposed duties with the business are consistent with applicant’s experience		10
Maximum score available10

Market & Product

Points
Does not satisfactorily address any of the Market/Product factors1
Addresses at least one of the Market/Product factors, and is consistent with Business Model4
Maximum score available4

Eligible Personal Investment

Points
Less than $200,000 or less than $50,000 of eligible expansion investments0*
$200,000 to $399,9991
$400,000 to $599,9992**
$600,000 to $799,9993
$800,000 or more4
Maximum score available4

* If you score 0 points in this section, your registration will be disqualified.

** If you are proposing a key staff and your score in this section is less than 2 points, your registration will be disqualified.

Assessment of Proposed Personal Investment

Points
Investment proposal does not correspond to the type or scale of the business0
Investment proposal corresponds to the type and scale of the business4
Investment proposal corresponds to the type and scale of the business, the market, the proposed products and/or services, the business model, and the industry standard6
Maximum score available6

Ownership percentage*

Points
100% ownership4
More than 50% and less than 100%3
33 1/3 rd % to 50%2
Less than 33 1/3 rd % ownership*0
Maximum score available4

*If your ownership is less than 33 1/3 per cent, you must invest a minimum of $1 million in order to not be disqualified. This investment must be an equity purchase.

Risk factors

Points
· proposing external financing OR
· proposing to invest more than 50% of your personal net worth OR
· you are proposing to partner with a co-registrant		0
None of the above2
Maximum score available2

Transferability of skills

Candidates will receive points based on their direct experience and/or experience in related industries for the last 10 years, according to the following points breakdown.

Transferability of Skills

Points
Business experience only12+ months of experience in an unrelated industry2
12 months or less of direct experience or 12 to 36 months of related experience5
13 to 24 months of direct experience or 37+ months of related experience8
13 to 24 months of direct experience and 37+ months of related experience10
25 to 36 months of direct experience12
25 to 36 months of direct experience and 37+ months of related experience14
37 to 60 months of direct experience16
37 to 60 months of direct experience and 37+ months of related experience18
More than 60 months of direct experience20
Subtotal
20
Work experience only12+ months of experience in an unrelated industry2
12 months or less of direct experience or 12 to 36 months of related experience4
13 to 36 months of direct experience or 37+ months of related experience6
13 to 36 months of direct experience and 37+ months of related experience8
37 to 60 months of direct experience10
37 to 60 months of direct experience and 37+ months of related experience12
More than 60 months of direct experience14
Subtotal
14
Language abilityMinimal to none (Similar to CLB 3 or below)0
Basic language proficiency (Similar to CLB 4)1
Intermediate or above language proficiency (Similar to CLB 5 or above)2
Maximum score available
20

Economic benefits

This section is divided into the following factors and corresponding points totals.

Overall Economic Benefit Points

Points
Key Sector & Significant Economic Benefit12
Jobs assessment6
High-skilled jobs (NOC TEER 0, 1, 2, or 3)4
Regional Development8
Maximum score available30

The following key sectors are eligible for additional points:

  • Agrifoods: food production and food processing
  • Technology and Green Economy
  • Forestry
  • Transportation
  • International Education: proposed accredited educational institutions that offer educational programs in B.C. to foreign students
  • Biomedical: includes research and development, manufacturing, etc.
  • Mining & Energy or Natural Gas Sector
  • Destination Tourism: businesses that target tourists directly where its products/services are the tourist attractions rather than businesses that offer spin-off activities from the tourism industry
  • Value-Added Manufacturing: for businesses the offer high-value added manufacturing – not basic or simple assembly of foreign-made products
  • Aboriginal Peoples and First Nations: partnering with or receiving support from First Nations communities for businesses that affect the First Nation community, and/or largely benefit First Nations communities

Other significant economic benefits that the proposed business may demonstrate:

  • Adopting new technology: the new technology must not already be in regular use in similar business
  • Developing new products & services
  • Developing innovative approaches to traditional businesses: innovative approaches are considered high-value (technology-based) and not already in regular use by similar businesses
  • Increasing exports: primary businesses that will/may increase exports. This does not include businesses that facilitate exports/trade such as trading companies or agencies
  • Increasing research and development, and technology commercialization
  • Providing products or services to an under-served local or regional market
  • Transferring technology and specialized knowledge to BC: facilitates and/or supports the high technology industry, and/or provides opportunities to develop technology products/services in BC

Key Sector / Significant Economic Benefit Scoring

Points
Does not identify or substantiate any key sectors or any significant economic benefits3
Substantiates at least 1 key sector or at least 1 significant economic benefit8
Substantiates at least 1 key sector and at least 1 significant economic benefit12
Maximum score available12

Jobs assessment

Points
The business concept does not support the creation of at least 1 FTE position, or, if proposing a key staff, the creation of at least 3 FTE positions0*
Jobs plan does not correspond to the type and scale of the business1
Jobs plan corresponds to the type and scale of the business6
Maximum score available6

*If you score 0 points in this section, your registration will be disqualified.

High-skilled jobs (NOC TEER 0, 1, 2, or 3)

Points
Business concept does not propose or substantiate hiring any high-skilled positions0
Business concept substantiates the creation/maintenance of 1 high-skilled position2
Business concept substantiates the creation/maintenance of 2 or more high-skilled positions4
Maximum score available4

The BC PNP will assign additional points for the location of the proposed business based on BC’s development regions.

Development Region

Points
Lower Mainland / Southwest2
Vancouver Island and Coast4
Thompson / Okanagan4
Cariboo6
Kootenay8
Nechako8
North Coast8
Northeast8
Maximum score available8

The pool

Registrations that meet the minimum points total in every section will be entered into the qualified pool. Registrations in the qualified pool are valid for 180 days.

Candidates who are not invited to apply to the BC PNP within 180 days of qualifying will be removed from the pool. Registrants may only have one active BC PNP registration or application at any given time.

To register, visit the official province’s Entrepreneur Immigration page.

Invitation to Apply

When the BC PNP conducts one of its periodic draws from the pool, the highest-ranked candidates are invited to apply to the program.

In the event of a tie, registrants will be ranked according to the scores in the individual sections in the following order:

1. business concept
2. job creation
3. business/work experience

Candidates who are invited to apply will have up to 120 days from the date of invitation to submit a complete application. This allows invited candidates time to finalize their business plan and obtain a verification report of net worth from a qualified supplier.

The BC PNP may refuse an application if the information in the application is materially different from that provided in the registration.

Work Permit stage

If an application is approved, the BC PNP will issue a Letter of Confirmation. This serves as a work permit support letter in order to apply for a two-year work permit to Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC). This will enable the applicant, along with his or her family, to move to B.C. and implement the business plan. The applicant will sign a Performance Agreement and will have up to 20 months to implement the business proposal in B.C.

Applicants who are invited to apply will need to engage a qualified supplier to verify their personal net worth and accumulation of funds as part of the nomination process.

Transition to Permanent Residence

If the individual meets the requirements of the Performance Agreement within the 20 months, the BC PNP will nominate him or her for permanent residence. He or she, along with his or her dependent family members can then apply for permanent residence under the BC PNP with IRCC.

Once the entrepreneur completes the terms of the Performance Agreement, he or she can submit a Final Report to the BC PNP to be issued a nomination certificate. The entrepreneur must demonstrate to the BC PNP that he or she:

  • is actively managing a business (i.e., be accountable for the day-to-day operations of the business) in British Columbia;
  • resides within 100 kilometers of the business;
  • has been physically present in BC for at least 75 percent of the time that he or she was on a work permit; and
  • has complied with any other terms of the Performance Agreement.

 

Let us Help You!

The BC PNP Entrepreneur stream provides a wonderful opportunity for international business people and their families to enjoy the best that Canada has to offer, both from a business perspective and in quality of life. This immigration options may prove particularly attractive to potential applicants who may not necessarily be eligible under one of the skilled worker immigration programs, either at the federal or provincial level.

However, it should be noted that this is a complex and unpredictable program, with many stages and documentation requirements. Consequently, it may be beneficial to retain the services of an accredited representative with extensive experience in assisting with BC PNP applications. Our recommended immigration consultant in BC, Jenny Perez, will be able to provide a consultation of your options, as well as the full range of immigration services if you choose to work together.

To learn more and to book a consultation with Jenny, please visit this page.

The Latest PNP Draw Updates

By type
By province or territory
  • British Columbia
    British Columbia
    Draw
    Date
    May 6, 2026
    Stream
    Skills Immigration
    Cut Off
    100
    Stream
    Skills Immigration
    Additional information

    The province issued a total of 333 invitations for the Care and Build ITA categories, distributed as follows:

    Care: Health
    - NOCs targeted: All priority health care NOCs
    - Minimum score: 108
    - Number of invitations: 117

    Care: Veterinary
    - NOCs targeted: Veterinarians (NOC 31103), Animal health technologists and veterinary technicians (NOC 32104) with valid professional designation
    - Minimum score: 100
    - Number of invitations: 9

    Care: Education
    - NOCs targeted: Early Childhood Educators (NOC 42202)
    - Minimum score: 115
    - Number of invitations: 86

    Build
    - NOCs targeted:  All priority construction NOCs (including workers who have apprenticeships registered with SkilledTradesBC)
    - Minimum score: 108
    - Number of invitations: 121

  • British Columbia
    British Columbia
    Draw
    Date
    May 5, 2026
    Stream
    Entrepreneur
    Cut Off
    115
    Stream
    Entrepreneur
    Additional information

    The BC PNP held a targeted Entrepreneur Immigration draw, issuing invitations for both Base and Regional Streams:

    • Base Stream: 8 Invitations issued
    • Regional Stream: <5 invitations issued
  • New Brunswick
    New Brunswick
    Update
    Date
    May 4, 2026
    Stream
    Skilled Worker With Employer Support
    Cut Off
    Stream
    Skilled Worker With Employer Support
    Additional information

    Until further notice, all new Invitations to Apply (ITAs) issued via the NB Skilled Worker – New Brunswick Experience pathway will be limited to candidates with experience in these sectors:

    • Healthcare
    • Education
    • Construction Trades
  • Newfoundland and Labrador
    Newfoundland and Labrador
    Draw
    Date
    May 1, 2026
    Stream
    Skilled Worker
    Cut Off
    Stream
    Skilled Worker
    Additional information

    The province issued 156 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) to candidates under the Newfoundland and Labrador Provincial Nominee Program (NLPNP).

  • Newfoundland and Labrador
    Newfoundland and Labrador
    Draw
    Date
    May 1, 2026
    Stream
    Atlantic Immigration Program
    Cut Off
    Stream
    Atlantic Immigration Program
    Additional information

    The province issued 33 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) to candidates under The Atlantic Immigration Program (AIP).

  • Manitoba
    Manitoba
    Draw
    Date
    April 23, 2026
    Stream
    Skilled Workers in Manitoba
    Cut Off
    Stream
    Skilled Workers in Manitoba
    Additional information

    The province issued 192 Letters of Advice to Apply under the Skilled Worker in Manitoba stream in a Occupation-specific selection draw.
    Only Health occupations were considered in this draw

  • Ontario
    Ontario
    Draw
    Date
    April 23, 2026
    Stream
    Foreign Worker
    Cut Off
    60
    Stream
    Foreign Worker
    Additional information

    Ontario issued 697 invitations for the Foreign Worker stream. Candidates with a score of 60 and above received an invitation. This was a targeted draw with Specific NOC codes, for Eastern Ontario, Northern Ontario, Southwestern Ontario and Central Ontario (excluding GTA).

  • Ontario
    Ontario
    Draw
    Date
    April 23, 2026
    Stream
    International Student
    Cut Off
    84
    Stream
    International Student
    Additional information

    Ontario issued 686 invitations for the International Student stream. Candidates with a score of 84 and above received an invitation. This was a targeted draw with Specific NOC codes, for Eastern Ontario, Northern Ontario, Southwestern Ontario and Central Ontario (excluding GTA).

  • Ontario
    Ontario
    Draw
    Date
    April 23, 2026
    Stream
    In-Demand Skills
    Cut Off
    34
    Stream
    In-Demand Skills
    Additional information

    Ontario issued 719 invitations for the In-Demand Skills.

    Candidates with a score of 34 and above received an invitation.

    This was a targeted draw with Specific NOC codes, for Eastern Ontario, Northern Ontario, Southwestern Ontario and Central Ontario (excluding GTA).

  • Manitoba
    Manitoba
    Draw
    Date
    April 23, 2026
    Stream
    Skilled Worker Stream
    Cut Off
    Stream
    Skilled Worker Stream
    Additional information

    Number of Letters of Advice to Apply issued: 116
    Letters of Advice to Apply per strategic recruitment initiative:
    - Employer Services: 61
    - Ethnocultural Communities: 14
    - Francophone Community: 15
    - Regional Communities: 14
    Temporary Public Policy to Facilitate Work Permits for Prospective Provincial Nominee Program Candidates (TPP): 12
    Notes: Some invitations were issued to candidates who declared a valid Express Entry profile

  • British Columbia
    British Columbia
    Update
    Date
    April 23, 2026
    Cut Off
    Additional information

    The BC Provincial Nominee Program (BC PNP) has been updated as of April 23, 2026, to align with B.C.'s Look West strategy, focusing on three priorities — Care, Build, and Innovate — with at least 35% of nominations reserved for candidates outside Metro Vancouver.

    • Under Care, the program targets 36 in-demand occupations in healthcare, education, childcare, and veterinary care, including a one-time initiative launching in June 2026 to retain up to 250 healthcare support workers in rural communities.
    • Under Build, it prioritizes certified workers in 9 skilled trades supporting infrastructure projects
    • And under Innovate, it continues High Economic Impact invitations targeting top talent across all sectors.

    Read the full news article here →

  • British Columbia
    British Columbia
    Update
    Date
    April 23, 2026
    Stream
    SI – Entry Level and Semi-Skilled
    Cut Off
    Stream
    SI – Entry Level and Semi-Skilled
    Additional information

    The Entry Level and Semi-Skilled (ELSS) stream is now officially closed, no new student streams will be launched, and the dedicated technology draw has ended — though tech occupations remain eligible under broader streams. The program guide will be updated soon with full details on expanded ineligible occupations and employers.

    Read the full news article here →

  • Alberta
    Alberta
    Draw
    Date
    April 23, 2026
    Stream
    Express Entry
    Cut Off
    58
    Stream
    Express Entry
    Additional information

    Alberta issued an Express Entry Stream: Law Enforcement Pathway draw.

    Number of invitations: Less than 10 invitations

  • British Columbia
    British Columbia
    Draw
    Date
    April 22, 2026
    Stream
    Skills Immigration
    Cut Off
    138
    Stream
    Skills Immigration
    Additional information

    The BC PNP issued 484 invitations to candidates who will create high economic impact in the province. Candidates with a $62/hour ($125,000/year) job offer in TEER 0–3, or candidates with a minimum score of 138 were invited.

  • Ontario
    Ontario
    Draw
    Date
    April 22, 2026
    Stream
    PhD Graduates
    Cut Off
    56
    Stream
    PhD Graduates
    Additional information

    Ontario issued 244 invitations to apply to candidates under the PhD Graduate stream.

    Candidates must currently reside in Canada with a valid work or study permit.

    Candidates with a score of 56 and above received an invitation under the PhD Graduate stream.

  • Ontario
    Ontario
    Draw
    Date
    April 22, 2026
    Stream
    Masters Graduates
    Cut Off
    61
    Stream
    Masters Graduates
    Additional information

    Ontario issued 674 invitations to apply to candidates under the Masters Graduate.
    Candidates must currently reside in Canada with a valid work or study permit.
    Candidates with a score of 61 and above received an invitation under the Masters Graduate stream.

  • Prince Edward Island
    Prince Edward Island
    Draw
    Date
    April 16, 2026
    Stream
    Express Entry
    Cut Off
    Stream
    Express Entry
    Additional information

    The province held a new draw on April 16, 2026, issuing 127 invitations through the Labour & Express Entry category. Invitations focused on in-demand occupations and priority sectors tied to PEI’s economic needs, with international graduates from UPEI, Holland College, and Collège de l’Île prioritized.

  • Ontario
    Ontario
    Draw
    Date
    April 15, 2026
    Stream
    In-Demand Skills
    Cut Off
    35
    Stream
    In-Demand Skills
    Additional information

    Ontario issued 1334 invitations for the In-Demand Skills stream. Candidates with a score of 35 and above received an invitation. This was a targeted draw for candidates in agriculture-related and other priority occupations.

  • British Columbia
    British Columbia
    Draw
    Date
    April 14, 2026
    Stream
    Entrepreneur
    Cut Off
    115
    Stream
    Entrepreneur
    Additional information

    The BC PNP held a targeted Entrepreneur Immigration draw, issuing 14 invitations through the Base streams.

  • Alberta
    Alberta
    Draw
    Date
    April 14, 2026
    Stream
    Express Entry
    Cut Off
    60
    Stream
    Express Entry
    Additional information

    The province just held a draw for the Express Entry Stream – Priority Sectors (Construction and skilled trade) Number of Invitation: 50

  • Newfoundland and Labrador
    Newfoundland and Labrador
    Draw
    Date
    April 13, 2026
    Stream
    Atlantic Immigration Program
    Cut Off
    Stream
    Atlantic Immigration Program
    Additional information

    The province issued 33 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) to candidates under The Atlantic Immigration Program (AIP).

  • Alberta
    Alberta
    Draw
    Date
    April 13, 2026
    Stream
    Dedicated Health Care Pathway
    Cut Off
    59
    Stream
    Dedicated Health Care Pathway
    Additional information

    The province just held a draw for the Dedicated Health Care Pathway – Express Entry

  • Newfoundland and Labrador
    Newfoundland and Labrador
    Draw
    Date
    April 13, 2026
    Stream
    Skilled Worker
    Cut Off
    Stream
    Skilled Worker
    Additional information

    The province issued 177 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) to candidates under the Newfoundland and Labrador Provincial Nominee Program (NLPNP).

  • Alberta
    Alberta
    Draw
    Date
    April 10, 2026
    Stream
    Opportunity Stream
    Cut Off
    65
    Stream
    Opportunity Stream
    Additional information

    447 candidates were invited in this draw.
    Candidates needed a minimum score of 65 to receive an invitation.

  • Manitoba
    Manitoba
    Draw
    Date
    April 9, 2026
    Stream
    Skilled Worker Stream
    Cut Off
    Stream
    Skilled Worker Stream
    Additional information

    Number of Letters of Advice to Apply issued: 32
    Letters of Advice to Apply per strategic recruitment initiative:
    - Employer Services: 10
    - Ethnocultural Communities: 5
    - Francophone Community: 7
    - Regional Communities: 5
    - Temporary Public Policy to Facilitate Work Permits for Prospective Provincial Nominee Program Candidates (TPP): 5
    Notes: 8 invitations were issued to candidates who declared a valid Express Entry profile

  • Alberta
    Alberta
    Draw
    Date
    April 8, 2026
    Stream
    Express Entry
    Cut Off
    59
    Stream
    Express Entry
    Additional information

    The province held a draw for the Accelerated Tech Pathway

    Invitations: 146

    Score: 59

  • Ontario
    Ontario
    Draw
    Date
    April 8, 2026
    Stream
    International Student
    Cut Off
    46
    Stream
    International Student
    Additional information

    Ontario issued 1180 invitations for the International Student stream. Candidates with a score of 46 and above received an invitation. Invitations were targeted to healthcare and early childhood education occupations, Francophones candidates and Regional Economic Development through Immigration (REDI).

  • Ontario
    Ontario
    Draw
    Date
    April 8, 2026
    Stream
    Foreign Worker
    Cut Off
    20
    Stream
    Foreign Worker
    Additional information

    Ontario issued 617 invitations for the Foreign Worker stream. Candidates with a score of 20 and above received an invitation. This was a targeted draw for Physicians, Francophones candidates, Regional Economic Development through Immigration (REDI) and healthcare and early childhood education occupations.

  • Ontario
    Ontario
    Draw
    Date
    April 8, 2026
    Stream
    In-Demand Skills
    Cut Off
    25
    Stream
    In-Demand Skills
    Additional information

    Ontario issued 31 invitations for the In-Demand Skills stream. Candidates with a score of 25 and above received an invitation. This was a targeted draw for Physicians, Francophones candidates and Regional Economic Development through Immigration (REDI) program.

  • Ontario
    Ontario
    Draw
    Date
    April 1, 2026
    Stream
    In-Demand Skills
    Cut Off
    34
    Stream
    In-Demand Skills
    Additional information

    32 invitations issued under the Employer Job Offer: In-Demand Skills stream. Invitations were targeted to Priority Occupations in the Mining Sector, with a minimum score of 34.

  • Ontario
    Ontario
    Draw
    Date
    April 1, 2026
    Stream
    International Student
    Cut Off
    85
    Stream
    International Student
    Additional information

    355 invitations issued under the Employer Job Offer: International Student stream. Invitations were targeted for Priority Occupations in the Mining Sector, with a minimum score of 85.

  • Ontario
    Ontario
    Draw
    Date
    April 1, 2026
    Stream
    Foreign Worker
    Cut Off
    56
    Stream
    Foreign Worker
    Additional information

    372 invitations issued under the Employer Job Offer: Foreign Worker stream. Invitations were targeted to Priority Occupations in the Mining Sector, with a minimum score of 56.

  • Newfoundland and Labrador
    Newfoundland and Labrador
    Draw
    Date
    March 30, 2026
    Stream
    Skilled Worker
    Cut Off
    Stream
    Skilled Worker
    Additional information

    209 invitations to apply (ITA) issued through the Newfoundland and Labrador Provincial Nominee Program (NLPNP).

  • Newfoundland and Labrador
    Newfoundland and Labrador
    Draw
    Date
    March 30, 2026
    Stream
    Atlantic Immigration Program
    Cut Off
    Stream
    Atlantic Immigration Program
    Additional information

    36 invitations to apply (ITA) issued through the Atlantic Immigration Program (AIP).

  • Ontario
    Ontario
    Draw
    Date
    March 25, 2026
    Stream
    In-Demand Skills
    Cut Off
    32
    Stream
    In-Demand Skills
    Additional information

    97 invitations were issued under the In-Demand Skills Stream. Invitations were issued to candidates in Eastern and Central Ontario (excluding the GTA). A minimum score cut-off of 32 points was required.

  • Ontario
    Ontario
    Draw
    Date
    March 25, 2026
    Stream
    Foreign Worker
    Cut Off
    53
    Stream
    Foreign Worker
    Additional information

    597 invitations were issued under the Foreign Worker Stream. Invitations were issued to candidates in Eastern, Northern, Southwestern, and Central Ontario (excluding the GTA), as well as in the Greater Toronto Area (GTA). A minimum score cut-off of 53 points was required.

  • Ontario
    Ontario
    Draw
    Date
    March 25, 2026
    Stream
    International Student
    Cut Off
    80
    Stream
    International Student
    Additional information

    418 invitations were issued under the International Student Stream. Invitations were issued to candidates in Eastern, Northern, Southwestern, and Central Ontario (excluding the GTA), as well as in the Greater Toronto Area (GTA). A minimum score cut-off of 80 points was required.

  • Prince Edward Island
    Prince Edward Island
    Draw
    Date
    March 20, 2026
    Stream
    Express Entry
    Cut Off
    Stream
    Express Entry
    Additional information

    The province held a draw, on March 20, 2026, issuing 101 invitations through the Labour & Express Entry category. Invitations focused on in-demand occupations and priority sectors tied to PEI’s economic needs, with international graduates from UPEI, Holland College, and Collège de l’Île prioritized.

  • Ontario
    Ontario
    Draw
    Date
    March 18, 2026
    Stream
    In-Demand Skills
    Cut Off
    30
    Stream
    In-Demand Skills
    Additional information

    Ontario issued 11 invitations for the Employer Job Offer: In-Demand Skills stream in a Targeted draw for Regional Economic Development through Immigration (REDI). Candidates with a score of 30 and above received an invitation.

  • Ontario
    Ontario
    Draw
    Date
    March 18, 2026
    Stream
    Foreign Worker
    Cut Off
    47
    Stream
    Foreign Worker
    Additional information

    Ontario issued 11 invitations for the Employer Job Offer - Foreign Worker stream in a Targeted draw for Regional Economic Development through Immigration (REDI). Candidates with a score of 47 and above received an invitation.

  • Ontario
    Ontario
    Draw
    Date
    March 18, 2026
    Stream
    Masters Graduates
    Cut Off
    30
    Stream
    Masters Graduates
    Additional information

    Ontario issued 582 invitations for the Masters Graduate stream. Candidates with a score of 30 and above received an invitation.

  • Ontario
    Ontario
    Draw
    Date
    March 18, 2026
    Stream
    PhD Graduates
    Cut Off
    49
    Stream
    PhD Graduates
    Additional information

    Ontario issued 525 invitations for the PhD Graduate stream. Candidates with a score of 49 and above received an invitation.

  • Ontario
    Ontario
    Draw
    Date
    March 18, 2026
    Stream
    Foreign Worker
    Cut Off
    36
    Stream
    Foreign Worker
    Additional information

    Ontario issued 97 invitations for the Employer Job Offer -Foreign Worker stream in a Targeted draw for Physicians. Candidates with a score of 36 and above received an invitation.

  • Ontario
    Ontario
    Draw
    Date
    March 18, 2026
    Stream
    International Student
    Cut Off
    61
    Stream
    International Student
    Additional information

    Ontario issued 17 invitations for the International Student stream. Candidates with a score of 61 and above received an invitation.

  • Manitoba
    Manitoba
    Draw
    Date
    March 12, 2026
    Stream
    Skilled Worker Stream
    Cut Off
    Stream
    Skilled Worker Stream
    Additional information

    46 letters of advice to apply issued under the Skilled Worker in Manitoba pathway or the Skilled Worker Overseas pathway.

  • British Columbia
    British Columbia
    Draw
    Date
    March 10, 2026
    Stream
    Entrepreneur
    Cut Off
    117
    Stream
    Entrepreneur
    Additional information

    The British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BC PNP) held a targeted Entrepreneur Immigration draw, issuing 7 invitations through the Base streams.

  • British Columbia
    British Columbia
    Draw
    Date
    March 10, 2026
    Stream
    Entrepreneur
    Cut Off
    129
    Stream
    Entrepreneur
    Additional information

    The British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BC PNP) held a targeted Entrepreneur Immigration draw, issuing fewer than 5 invitations through the Regional stream.

  • New Brunswick
    New Brunswick
    Draw
    Date
    March 3, 2026
    Stream
    Express Entry Stream
    Cut Off
     
    Stream
    Express Entry Stream
    Additional information

    New Brunswick issued 29 invitations under the Express Entry Stream, for the Employment in New Brunswick pathway, with selections focused mainly on health care, education and community services, construction trades, and professional occupations.

  • New Brunswick
    New Brunswick
    Draw
    Date
    March 3, 2026
    Stream
    Skilled Worker Stream
    Cut Off
     
    Stream
    Skilled Worker Stream
    Additional information

    New Brunswick issued 279 invitations under the Skilled Worker Stream, for the patways New Brunswick Experience and New Brunswick Graduates, with selections focused mainly on health care, education and community services, construction trades, and professional occupations.

  • New Brunswick
    New Brunswick
    Draw
    Date
    March 3, 2026
    Stream
    Strategic Initiative Stream
    Cut Off
     
    Stream
    Strategic Initiative Stream
    Additional information

    New Brunswick issued 189 invitations through the Strategic Initiative, with selections focused mainly on Francophone Workers in New Brunswick and New Brunswick Francophone Priorities

  • New Brunswick
    New Brunswick
    Draw
    Date
    March 3, 2026
    Stream
    Atlantic Immigration Program
    Cut Off
     
    Stream
    Atlantic Immigration Program
    Additional information

    New Brunswick issued 125 invitations under the Atlantic Immigration Program, with selections focused mainly on health care, education and community services, construction trades, and professional occupations.

  • Saskatchewan
    Saskatchewan
    Update
    Date
    March 2, 2026
    Stream
    Saskatchewan Experience: Existing Work Permits
    Cut Off
    Stream
    Saskatchewan Experience: Existing Work Permits
    Additional information

    Saskatchewan’s Immigrant Nominee Program (SINP) announced a capped intake that opened at 8:30 a.m. Central on March 2, 2026, offering 400 spots across Accommodation & Food Services (240), Retail Trade (80), and Trucking (80), with a rule that applicants must have six months or less left on their current Canadian work permit.

  • Manitoba
    Manitoba
    Draw
    Date
    February 26, 2026
    Stream
    Skilled Worker Stream
    Cut Off
    Stream
    Skilled Worker Stream
    Additional information

    Manitoba invited 72 candidates to apply for provincial nomination under the Skilled Worker Stream. This round focused on candidates who were directly invited by the Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP) through specific recruitment initiatives or a temporary public policy.

  • Nova Scotia
    Nova Scotia
    Update
    Date
    February 20, 2026
    Cut Off
    Additional information

    As of February 18, 2026, Nova Scotia has consolidated its immigration system from 10 streams into four simplified pathways: Nova Scotia Graduate, Skilled Worker, Entrepreneur, and Nova Scotia: Express Entry. Eligibility requirements remain the same, but related streams have been grouped under clearer categories to improve processing and transparency. Read more.

  • Alberta
    Alberta
    Draw
    Date
    February 19, 2026
    Stream
    Express Entry Stream
    Cut Off
    61
    Stream
    Express Entry Stream
    Additional information

    Alberta held a draw for the Priority Sectors – Construction (50 invitations, score 61).

  • Prince Edward Island
    Prince Edward Island
    Draw
    Date
    February 19, 2026
    Stream
    Express Entry
    Cut Off
    Stream
    Express Entry
    Additional information

    Prince Edward Island invited 109 candidates working in occupations and priority sectors based on economic impact in Prince Edward Island. International graduates from UPEI, Holland College, and Collège de l'Île were prioritized in the invitations.

  • Alberta
    Alberta
    Draw
    Date
    February 17, 2026
    Stream
    Express Entry Stream
    Cut Off
    49
    Stream
    Express Entry Stream
    Additional information

    Alberta held one draw through the Priority Sectors – Agriculture pathway (fewer than 10 invitations, score 49)

  • Alberta
    Alberta
    Draw
    Date
    February 12, 2026
    Stream
    Express Entry Stream
    Cut Off
    50
    Stream
    Express Entry Stream
    Additional information

    Alberta held a draw for the Priority Sectors – Manufacturing pathway (32 invitations, score 50)

  • New Brunswick
    New Brunswick
    Draw
    Date
    February 11, 2026
    Stream
    Skilled Worker Stream
    Cut Off
    Stream
    Skilled Worker Stream
    Additional information

    New Brunswick held a targeted immigration draw, issuing 196 invitations through the New Brunswick Skilled Worker Stream – New Brunswick Experience and New Brunswick Skilled Worker Stream – New Brunswick Graduates, targeting healthcare categories.

  • Alberta
    Alberta
    Draw
    Date
    February 11, 2026
    Stream
    Express Entry Stream
    Cut Off
    59
    Stream
    Express Entry Stream
    Additional information

    Alberta held a draw for the Accelerated Tech Pathway (147 invitations, score 59)

  • British Columbia
    British Columbia
    Draw
    Date
    February 11, 2026
    Stream
    Skills Immigration
    Cut Off
    135
    Stream
    Skills Immigration
    Additional information

    The BC PNP issued 460 High Economic Impact invitations. 195 candidates with a $62/hour ($125,000/year) job offer in TEER 0–3, and 265 candidates with a minimum score of 135.

  • Alberta
    Alberta
    Draw
    Date
    February 6, 2026
    Stream
    Express Entry Stream
    Cut Off
    50
    Stream
    Express Entry Stream
    Additional information

    Alberta one draw through the Law Enforcement Pathway (fewer than 10 invitations, minimum score 50)

  • British Columbia
    British Columbia
    Draw
    Date
    February 4, 2026
    Stream
    Skills Immigration
    Cut Off
    138
    Stream
    Skills Immigration
    Additional information

    The BC PNP issued 429 High Economic Impact invitations. 206 to candidates with a $70/hour ($145,000/year) job offer in TEER 0–3, and 223 to candidates with a minimum score of 138.

  • Alberta
    Alberta
    Draw
    Date
    February 2, 2026
    Stream
    Opportunity Stream
    Cut Off
    57
    Stream
    Opportunity Stream
    Additional information

    Alberta invited 915 candidates in the Alberta Opportunity Steam on February 2, 2026. Candidates needed a minimum score of 57 to receive an invitation.

  • New Brunswick
    New Brunswick
    Draw
    Date
    February 2, 2026
    Stream
    Express Entry Stream
    Cut Off
     
    Stream
    Express Entry Stream
    Additional information

    The province issued 170 invitations through the Express Entry Stream (Employment in New Brunswick)

  • New Brunswick
    New Brunswick
    Draw
    Date
    February 2, 2026
    Stream
    Strategic Initiative Stream
    Cut Off
     
    Stream
    Strategic Initiative Stream
    Additional information

    The province issued 160 invitations through the Strategic Initiative focused on Francophone priorities and Francophone Workers in New Brunswick

  • Ontario
    Ontario
    Draw
    Date
    February 2, 2026
    Stream
    Foreign Worker
    Cut Off
    33
    Stream
    Foreign Worker
    Additional information

    Ontario held 3 targeted OINP Employer Job Offer draws on February 2, 2026, issuing 129 invitations for physicians, 14 for REDI candidates, and 634 for priority healthcare occupations and early childhood educators/assistants.

  • Ontario
    Ontario
    Draw
    Date
    February 2, 2026
    Stream
    In-Demand Skills
    Cut Off
    34
    Stream
    In-Demand Skills
    Additional information

    Ontario issued 7 invitations in a targeted draw for Regional Economic Development through Immigration (REDI) candidates.

  • Ontario
    Ontario
    Draw
    Date
    February 2, 2026
    Stream
    International Student Stream
    Cut Off
    56
    Stream
    International Student Stream
    Additional information

    Ontario held two targeted OINP Employer Job Offer draws, issuing 26 invitations for REDI candidates, and 1,015 for priority healthcare occupations and early childhood educators/assistants.

  • Manitoba
    Manitoba
    Draw
    Date
    January 29, 2026
    Stream
    Skilled Worker Stream
    Cut Off
    Stream
    Skilled Worker Stream
    Additional information

    Manitoba held EOI Draw #263 on January 29, 2026, issuing 47 Letters of Advice to Apply under the Skilled Worker Stream through strategic recruitment initiatives (Employer Services 24; TPP 14; Regional 4; Francophone 3; Ethnocultural 2), including 6 candidates with valid Express Entry details.

  • British Columbia
    British Columbia
    Update
    Date
    January 22, 2026
    Stream
    Skills Immigration
    Cut Off
    Stream
    Skills Immigration
    Additional information

    Starting January 22, 2026, the Skills Immigration application fee is increasing from $1,475 to $1,750. Fees can change with little notice, so always double-check the most up-to-date application fee on the official program page right before you submit.

  • Manitoba
    Manitoba
    Draw
    Date
    January 15, 2026
    Stream
    Skilled Worker Stream
    Cut Off
    Stream
    Skilled Worker Stream
    Additional information

    Manitoba held EOI Draw #262 on January 15, 2026, issuing 55 Letters of Advice to Apply through the Skilled Worker streams for candidates invited under strategic recruitment initiatives. The 55 letters included 21 (Employer Services), 7 (Francophone Community), 15 (Regional Communities), 9 (Ethnocultural Communities), and 3 (TPP), and 10 went to candidates who declared a valid Express Entry profile number and job seeker validation code.

  • Prince Edward Island
    Prince Edward Island
    Draw
    Date
    January 15, 2026
    Stream
    Express Entry
    Cut Off
    Stream
    Express Entry
    Additional information

    Prince Edward Island held its first draw of 2026 on January 15, 2026, issuing 26 invitations through the Labour & Express Entry category. Invitations focused on in-demand occupations and priority sectors tied to PEI’s economic needs, with international graduates from UPEI, Holland College, and Collège de l’Île prioritized.

  • New Brunswick
    New Brunswick
    Draw
    Date
    January 13, 2026
    Stream
    Strategic Initiative Stream
    Cut Off
     
    Stream
    Strategic Initiative Stream
    Additional information

    The province issued 115 invitations through the New Brunswick Strategic Initiative (Francophone priorities).

  • New Brunswick
    New Brunswick
    Draw
    Date
    January 13, 2026
    Stream
    Express Entry Stream
    Cut Off
     
    Stream
    Express Entry Stream
    Additional information

    The province issued 20 invitations through the New Brunswick Express Entry Stream (Employment in New Brunswick). New Brunswick held invitation rounds from January 13 to 15, 2026, issuing a total of 379 invitations across three pathways.

  • New Brunswick
    New Brunswick
    Draw
    Date
    January 13, 2026
    Stream
    Skilled Worker Stream
    Cut Off
     
    Stream
    Skilled Worker Stream
    Additional information

    The province issued 244 invitations through the New Brunswick Skilled Worker Stream (New Brunswick experience and New Brunswick graduates)

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