Updated on March 13, 2026
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.
To qualify, candidates must have:
1. a personal net worth of at least CAD$600,000, legally obtained and verifiable;
2. a minimum of:
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:
If invited to submit an application, the business plan must then demonstrate:
In addition, if planning to purchase an existing business candidates must also be able to demonstrate:
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.
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-declared | Experience | 20 |
| Ownership | 4 | |
| Net worth | 12 | |
| Total personal investment | 20 | |
| Jobs | 20 | |
| Regional district | 12 | |
| Adaptability | 32 | |
| Self-declared subtotal | 120 | |
| Business concept | Commercial viability | 30 |
| Transferability of skills | 20 | |
| Economic benefits | 30 | |
| Business concept subtotal | 80 | |
| Maximum score available | 200 | |
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 experience | Less than 12 months | 0 |
| 12 to 24 months | 4 | |
| 25 to 36 months | 6 | |
| 37 to 48 months | 12 | |
| 49 to 60 months | 15 | |
| More than 60 months | 20 | |
| Senior manager work experience | Less than 24 months | 0 |
| 24 to 48 months | 4 | |
| 49 to 60 months | 8 | |
| More than 60 months | 12 | |
| Maximum score available | 20 | |
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 ownership | Less than three years of 100% business ownership in the past five years | 0 |
| 100% ownership of a business for at least three of the last five years | 4 | |
| Maximum score available | 4 | |
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 $50,000 | 0 |
| $50,000 to $199,999 | 2 | |
| $200,000 to $399,999 | 3 | |
| $400,000 or more | 4 | |
| Subtotal | 4 | |
| Total personal net worth | Less than $600,000 | 0 |
| $600,000 to $799,999 | 5 | |
| $800,000 to $1,999,999 | 6 | |
| $2,000,000 to $4,999,999 | 7 | |
| $5,000,000 or more | 8 | |
| Subtotal | 8 | |
| Maximum score available | 12 | |
Maximum score available: 20
Minimum requirements for eligibility: 8 (10, if proposing a key staff member)
Total personal investment | Points |
|---|---|
| Less than $200,000 | 0 |
| $200,000 to $399,999 | 8 |
| $400,000 to $599,999 | 10 |
| $600,000 to $999,999 | 11 |
| $1,000,000 to $1,999,999 | 12 |
| $2,000,000 to $3,999,999 | 14 |
| $4,000,000 to $7,999,999 | 16 |
| $8,000,000 or more | 20 |
| Maximum score available | 20 |
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 1 | 0 |
| 1 job | 8 |
| 2 jobs | 9 |
| 3 jobs | 10 |
| 4 jobs | 11 |
| 5 jobs | 12 |
| 6 jobs | 13 |
| 7 to 9 jobs | 14 |
| 10 to 19 jobs | 16 |
| 20 or more jobs | 20 |
| Maximum score available | 20 |
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 more | 0 |
| 200,000 to 499,999 | 1 |
| 100,000 to 199,999 | 3 |
| 70,000 to 99,999 | 6 |
| 60,000 to 69,999 | 8 |
| 35,000 to 59,999 | 10 |
| Fewer than 35,000 people | 12 |
| Maximum score available | 12 |
Based on official 2016 data, this would translate into the following points totals being awarded in specific Regional Districts.
Regional District | Population | Points |
|---|---|---|
| Greater Vancouver | 2,558,029 | 0 |
| Capital | 382,645 | 1 |
| Fraser Valley | 301,238 | 1 |
| Central Okanagan | 197,075 | 3 |
| Nanaimo | 157,599 | 3 |
| Thompson-Nicola | 135,074 | 3 |
| Fraser-Fort George | 90,915 | 6 |
| North Okanagan | 85,164 | 6 |
| Cowichan Valley | 84,014 | 6 |
| Okanagan-Similkameen | 80,622 | 6 |
| Peace River | 66,504 | 8 |
| Comox | 64,847 | 8 |
| Cariboo | 63,111 | 8 |
| Central Kootenay | 60,775 | 8 |
| East Kootenay | 58,960 | 10 |
| Columbia-Shuswap | 52,021 | 10 |
| Strathcona | 46,175 | 10 |
| Squamish-Lillooet | 41,531 | 10 |
| Bulkley-Nechako | 40,383 | 10 |
| Kitimat-Stikine | 36,270 | 10 |
| Alberni-Clayoquot | 30,721 | 12 |
| Kootenay-Boundary | 29,926 | 12 |
| Sunshine Coast | 29,243 | 12 |
| Powell River | 20,328 | 12 |
| Skeena-Queen Charlotte | 17,389 | 12 |
| Mount Waddington | 11,139 | 12 |
| Northern Rockies | 5,992 | 12 |
| Central Coast | 3,248 | 12 |
| Stikine | 674 | 12 |
*Source: BC Stats 2016 Sub-Provincial Population Estimates
Maximum score available: 32
Minimum requirements for eligibility: none
Adaptability Factor | Points |
|
|---|---|---|
| English or French language proficiency | None or minimal, similar to CLB 3 and below | 0 |
| Basic understanding, similar to CLB 4 | 2 | |
| Intermediate and advanced, similar to CLB 5 and above | 4 | |
| Education level | Secondary school or less | 0* |
| Associate degree | 2 | |
| Diploma / certificate (non-trades) | 2 | |
| Diploma / certificate (trades) | 2 | |
| Bachelor’s degree | 5 | |
| Post-graduate diploma / certificate | 5 | |
| Master’s degree | 8 | |
| Doctorate / PhD | 8 | |
| Age | Less than 25 | 0 |
| 25 – 34 | 4 | |
| 35 – 44 | 8 | |
| 45 – 54 | 6 | |
| 55 – 64 | 4 | |
| 65 or older | 0 | |
| Business exploratory visits | No, or visited BC more than 3 years ago | 0 |
| Yes, visited BC 1 – 3 years ago | 1 | |
| Yes, visited BC less than 1 year ago, but did not visit the Regional District of the proposed business | 2 | |
| Yes, visited the Regional District of the proposed business less than 1 year ago | 4 | |
| Canadian work experience, business experience, or studies from within Canada for at least 12 months | No | 0 |
| Yes | 8 | |
| Maximum score available | 32 | |
*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.
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).
This section is divided into the following factors, with a corresponding points breakdown.
Overall Commercial Viability | Points |
|---|---|
| Business model | 10 |
| Market & products/services | 4 |
| Eligible personal investment | 4 |
| Assessment of proposed personal investment | 6 |
| Ownership percentage | 4 |
| Risk factors | 2 |
| Maximum score available | 30 |
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 available | 10 |
Market & Product | Points |
|---|---|
| Does not satisfactorily address any of the Market/Product factors | 1 |
| Addresses at least one of the Market/Product factors, and is consistent with Business Model | 4 |
| Maximum score available | 4 |
Eligible Personal Investment | Points |
|---|---|
| Less than $200,000 or less than $50,000 of eligible expansion investments | 0* |
| $200,000 to $399,999 | 1 |
| $400,000 to $599,999 | 2** |
| $600,000 to $799,999 | 3 |
| $800,000 or more | 4 |
| Maximum score available | 4 |
* 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 business | 0 |
| Investment proposal corresponds to the type and scale of the business | 4 |
| 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 standard | 6 |
| Maximum score available | 6 |
Ownership percentage* | Points |
|---|---|
| 100% ownership | 4 |
| 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 available | 4 |
*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 above | 2 |
| Maximum score available | 2 |
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 only | 12+ months of experience in an unrelated industry | 2 |
| 12 months or less of direct experience or 12 to 36 months of related experience | 5 | |
| 13 to 24 months of direct experience or 37+ months of related experience | 8 | |
| 13 to 24 months of direct experience and 37+ months of related experience | 10 | |
| 25 to 36 months of direct experience | 12 | |
| 25 to 36 months of direct experience and 37+ months of related experience | 14 | |
| 37 to 60 months of direct experience | 16 | |
| 37 to 60 months of direct experience and 37+ months of related experience | 18 | |
| More than 60 months of direct experience | 20 | |
| 20 | ||
| Work experience only | 12+ months of experience in an unrelated industry | 2 |
| 12 months or less of direct experience or 12 to 36 months of related experience | 4 | |
| 13 to 36 months of direct experience or 37+ months of related experience | 6 | |
| 13 to 36 months of direct experience and 37+ months of related experience | 8 | |
| 37 to 60 months of direct experience | 10 | |
| 37 to 60 months of direct experience and 37+ months of related experience | 12 | |
| More than 60 months of direct experience | 14 | |
| 14 | ||
| Language ability | Minimal 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 | |
| 20 | ||
Economic benefits
This section is divided into the following factors and corresponding points totals.
Overall Economic Benefit Points | Points |
|---|---|
| Key Sector & Significant Economic Benefit | 12 |
| Jobs assessment | 6 |
| High-skilled jobs (NOC TEER 0, 1, 2, or 3) | 4 |
| Regional Development | 8 |
| Maximum score available | 30 |
The following key sectors are eligible for additional points:
Other significant economic benefits that the proposed business may demonstrate:
Key Sector / Significant Economic Benefit Scoring | Points |
|---|---|
| Does not identify or substantiate any key sectors or any significant economic benefits | 3 |
| Substantiates at least 1 key sector or at least 1 significant economic benefit | 8 |
| Substantiates at least 1 key sector and at least 1 significant economic benefit | 12 |
| Maximum score available | 12 |
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 positions | 0* |
| Jobs plan does not correspond to the type and scale of the business | 1 |
| Jobs plan corresponds to the type and scale of the business | 6 |
| Maximum score available | 6 |
*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 positions | 0 |
| Business concept substantiates the creation/maintenance of 1 high-skilled position | 2 |
| Business concept substantiates the creation/maintenance of 2 or more high-skilled positions | 4 |
| Maximum score available | 4 |
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 / Southwest | 2 |
| Vancouver Island and Coast | 4 |
| Thompson / Okanagan | 4 |
| Cariboo | 6 |
| Kootenay | 8 |
| Nechako | 8 |
| North Coast | 8 |
| Northeast | 8 |
| Maximum score available | 8 |
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.
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.
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.
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:
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 BC PNP held a targeted Entrepreneur Immigration draw, issuing invitations for both Base and Regional Streams:
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:
The province issued 156 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) to candidates under the Newfoundland and Labrador Provincial Nominee Program (NLPNP).
The province issued 33 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) to candidates under The Atlantic Immigration Program (AIP).
Ontario issued 720 invitations for the Foreign Worker stream.
Candidates with a score of 57 and above received an invitation.
This was a targeted draw for the Greater Toronto Area (GTA).
Ontario issued 277 invitations for the International Student stream.
Candidates with a score of 81 and above received an invitation. This was a targeted draw for the Greater Toronto Area (GTA).
Alberta issued a Tourism and Hospitality Stream draw.
Number of invitations: 98
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 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 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 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).
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
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.
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.
Alberta issued an Express Entry Stream: Law Enforcement Pathway draw.
Number of invitations: Less than 10 invitations
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 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 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.
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 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.
The BC PNP held a targeted Entrepreneur Immigration draw, issuing 14 invitations through the Base streams.
The province just held a draw for the Express Entry Stream – Priority Sectors (Construction and skilled trade) Number of Invitation: 50
The province issued 33 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) to candidates under The Atlantic Immigration Program (AIP).
The province just held a draw for the Dedicated Health Care Pathway – Express Entry
The province issued 177 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) to candidates under the Newfoundland and Labrador Provincial Nominee Program (NLPNP).
447 candidates were invited in this draw.
Candidates needed a minimum score of 65 to receive an invitation.
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 held a draw for the Rural Renewal Stream (74invitations, score 50)
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 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 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).
The province held a draw for the Accelerated Tech Pathway
Invitations: 146
Score: 59
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.
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.
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.
209 invitations to apply (ITA) issued through the Newfoundland and Labrador Provincial Nominee Program (NLPNP).
36 invitations to apply (ITA) issued through the Atlantic Immigration Program (AIP).
14 letters of advice to apply issued under the Skilled Worker in Manitoba pathway or the Skilled Worker Overseas pathway
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.
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.
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.
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 issued 525 invitations for the PhD Graduate stream. Candidates with a score of 49 and above received an invitation.
Ontario issued 582 invitations for the Masters Graduate stream. Candidates with a score of 30 and above received an invitation.
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 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 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 issued 17 invitations for the International Student stream. Candidates with a score of 61 and above received an invitation.
46 letters of advice to apply issued under the Skilled Worker in Manitoba pathway or the Skilled Worker Overseas pathway.
The British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BC PNP) held a targeted Entrepreneur Immigration draw, issuing fewer than 5 invitations through the Regional stream.
The British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BC PNP) held a targeted Entrepreneur Immigration draw, issuing 7 invitations through the Base streams.
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 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 issued 189 invitations through the Strategic Initiative, with selections focused mainly on Francophone Workers in New Brunswick and New Brunswick Francophone Priorities
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’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 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.
Alberta invited 68 candidates in the Tourism and Hospitality Stream
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 invited 831 candidates across Priority Sectors pathway
Alberta held a draw for the Priority Sectors – Construction (50 invitations, score 61).
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 held one draw through the Priority Sectors – Agriculture pathway (fewer than 10 invitations, score 49)
Alberta held a draw for the Priority Sectors – Manufacturing pathway (32 invitations, score 50)
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.
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 held a draw for the Accelerated Tech Pathway (147 invitations, score 59)
Alberta held a draw for the Rural Renewal Stream (212 invitations, score 54)
Alberta one draw through the Law Enforcement Pathway (fewer than 10 invitations, minimum score 50)
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.
The province issued 170 invitations through the Express Entry Stream (Employment in New Brunswick)
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.
Ontario issued 7 invitations in a targeted draw for Regional Economic Development through Immigration (REDI) candidates.
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.
Alberta invited 915 candidates in the Alberta Opportunity Steam on February 2, 2026. Candidates needed a minimum score of 57 to receive an invitation.
The province issued 160 invitations through the Strategic Initiative focused on Francophone priorities and Francophone Workers in New Brunswick
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.
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.
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.
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.
The province issued 115 invitations through the New Brunswick Strategic Initiative (Francophone priorities).
The province issued 244 invitations through the New Brunswick Skilled Worker Stream (New Brunswick experience and New Brunswick graduates)
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.
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