The British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BC PNP) has issued invitations to 400 candidates in its most recent Skills Immigration draw, demonstrating ongoing demand for workers with relevant skills and experience to support the province’s labour market. (cicnews.com)
This round targeted skilled workers and international graduates who have registered under the BC PNP’s online Skills Immigration Registration System. Invitations were based on candidate scores and aligned with the province’s economic and workforce priorities.
đź“Š Key Details from the February 2026 Draw
Here’s a summary of the latest draw results:
- Date of draw: February 5, 2026
- Total Invitations Issued: 400
- Streams Included: BC PNP Skills Immigration category
- Minimum Required Score: 75 points
- Eligible Pools: Express Entry BC and Skilled Worker / International Graduate streams
- Tie-Breaker Date Used: November 29, 2025, at 11:59 p.m. (Pacific Time)
These results reflect strong ongoing interest in skilled workers and recent graduates who are ready to contribute to British Columbia’s labour force.
đź“Ś Who Was Eligible in This Draw?
Candidates were drawn from the BC PNP’s online Skills Immigration Registration System, which includes the following pathways:
- Skilled Worker stream – for foreign workers with a full-time job offer from a BC employer
- International Graduate stream – for recent graduates from eligible post-secondary institutions in BC
- Express Entry BC stream – for candidates who also have a profile in the federal Express Entry pool
To be invited, candidates must have submitted a registration and received a ranking score. The BC PNP then selects the highest-scoring candidates at periodic draws.
đź“Ť How the BC PNP Skills Immigration System Works
The BC PNP uses a points-based registration system to rank candidates. Points are awarded based on factors such as:
- Job offer wage and skill level
- Work experience
- Education
- Language proficiency
- Labour market needs for specific sectors or occupations
Candidates with the highest scores are issued invitation to apply (ITA) letters, which allow them to submit a full provincial nomination application.
🧠Why This Draw Matters
This draw shows that British Columbia continues to actively recruit skilled workers and recent graduates to fill local labour shortages. Invited candidates often benefit from the nomination by obtaining 600 additional CRS points if they also hold an Express Entry profile, greatly increasing their chances of receiving a federal invitation to apply (ITA) for permanent residence.
đź“Ś What Candidates Should Do Next
If you were invited in this draw:
- Submit your BC PNP nomination application within the specified deadline.
- Ensure all supporting documents are complete before submission.
- If you have an Express Entry profile, a successful nomination will give you a significant CRS boost.
- Stay updated on any updates from BC PNP regarding processing times and next steps.
If you were not invited this time, consider reviewing your profile to increase your score, such as improving language test results, obtaining additional work experience, or securing a higher-wage job offer — these factors can improve your competitiveness in future draws.
🧠Summary
- BC PNP held a new Skills Immigration draw on February 5, 2026.
- 400 invitations were issued to candidates with a minimum score of 75.
- The draw included candidates from Express Entry BC, Skilled Worker, and International Graduate streams.
- Successful candidates now move forward with nomination applications, with stronger prospects of permanent residence.
