BC PNP draw results from September 22, 2026, show that the program issued new Entrepreneur Immigration invitations, selecting 10 candidates in the Base stream and fewer than five candidates in the Regional stream.
For this BC PNP draw, the latest British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program round used a minimum registration score of 119 for both streams. The province listed the Regional-stream invitation total as fewer than five.
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BC PNP draw September 22 invitation results
| Stream | Minimum score | Invitations issued |
|---|---|---|
| Entrepreneur Immigration Base | 119 | 10 |
| Entrepreneur Immigration Regional | 119 | Fewer than five |
The program’s process periodically selects candidates from its registration pool based on information submitted in their registrations. The program says candidates are selected because they are considered most likely to meet British Columbia’s economic and labour market needs.
An invitation to apply in the BC PNP draw does not itself mean that a candidate has been nominated for permanent residence. Invited candidates must submit a complete application and meet the applicable eligibility and program requirements before the province makes a nomination decision.
How the BC PNP draw compares with earlier entrepreneur draws
The September 22 round was the latest Entrepreneur Immigration invitation round listed by British Columbia. It followed an August 25 draw that issued 11 Base-stream invitations and five Regional-stream invitations, both with a minimum score of 116.
Before that, the province issued 10 Base-stream invitations on July 28 at a minimum score of 117. The province also issued 14 Base-stream invitations and fewer than five Regional invitations on June 30. The minimum scores in that round were 118 for the Base stream and 113 for the Regional stream.
Entrepreneur Immigration invitation numbers and minimum scores can vary from one round to another. A registration score that was sufficient in an earlier round does not guarantee an invitation in a future round.
Recent BC PNP Skills Immigration invitations
The most recent Skills Immigration round listed by the province took place on September 17, 2026, after the latest entrepreneur round. It issued 33 invitations through the temporary Rural/Remote Health Support Initiative to candidates with a minimum score of 60.
The initiative is a separate selection category from Entrepreneur Immigration. British Columbia’s Skills Immigration Program Guide describes it as a temporary stream for current employees of B.C. health authorities working in eligible cleaning or security occupations in rural or remote parts of the province.
On September 10, the province also issued targeted Skills Immigration invitations in several categories connected to the wider program schedule:
- Childcare invitations for early childhood educators, with a minimum score of 99 and 182 invitations.
- Health invitations for candidates in priority health-care occupations, with a minimum score of 76 and 143 invitations.
- Veterinary-care invitations for candidates in priority veterinary-care occupations, with a minimum score of 90 and fewer than five invitations. The listed selection factors also refer to animal health technologists and veterinary technicians with a valid professional designation.
- Construction-trades invitations for candidates in priority construction occupations, with a minimum score of 94 and 104 invitations.
These Skills Immigration categories are separate from the September 22 Entrepreneur Immigration round and should not be combined when assessing a candidate’s eligibility or score in relation to these results.
What invited entrepreneur candidates should do next
Entrepreneur candidates who received an invitation should review the instructions in their BC PNP Online User Profile and prepare the required application materials for the stream in which they were invited.
The Entrepreneur Immigration process is intended for experienced entrepreneurs who can establish or actively manage an eligible business in British Columbia. Candidates must satisfy the requirements in the applicable Entrepreneur Immigration guide and demonstrate that their proposed business activity meets the relevant program criteria.
Applicants should ensure that the information in their application is consistent with the registration that led to the invitation. They should also confirm that they are using the current application guide and forms, since British Columbia assesses applications under the criteria and policies in effect when the application is received.
An invitation is not a guarantee of approval. The BC PNP may request additional information during assessment, and the final decision depends on whether the applicant meets all applicable requirements.
BC PNP registration pool and selection approach
For Skills Immigration, the province reported 8,013 registrations in the pool as of September 1, 2026. The largest score ranges were 100 to 109, with 1,559 registrations, and 90 to 99, with 1,444 registrations. There were 30 registrations with scores of 140 or higher.
The registration pool figures apply to Skills Immigration and do not represent the Entrepreneur Immigration pool. Candidates in different streams are assessed under different requirements and selection processes.
The program may use targeted selection to support government priorities. Recent rounds have focused on occupations and initiatives connected to childcare, health care, veterinary care, construction and rural or remote health-support positions, while entrepreneur rounds have continued separately through the Base and Regional streams.
What the September 22 result means for applicants
The latest entrepreneur round shows that the province continues to issue invitations through both Entrepreneur Immigration streams. However, the limited number of invitations means that registration scores and selection outcomes can change between rounds.
Prospective applicants should not rely on the September 22 minimum score of 119 as a permanent threshold. The province states that future invitations may be based on the registrations available at the time of selection and on the program’s economic and labour market priorities.
Anyone considering a registration should review the current Entrepreneur Immigration requirements, confirm that the proposed business and personal qualifications fit the selected stream, and provide accurate information before registering. A registration that does not meet the program’s requirements may not lead to an invitation or an approved application.
Key dates in the latest BC PNP draw rounds
- September 22, 2026: Entrepreneur Immigration Base stream issued 10 invitations at a minimum score of 119; the Regional stream issued fewer than five invitations at the same minimum score.
- September 17, 2026: Temporary Rural/Remote Health Support Initiative issued 33 Skills Immigration invitations at a minimum score of 60.
- September 10, 2026: Targeted Skills Immigration invitations were issued for childcare, health care, veterinary care and construction occupations.
- September 1, 2026: The Skills Immigration registration pool contained 8,013 registrations.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many invitations did the BC PNP issue on September 22, 2026?
The BC PNP issued 10 invitations through the Entrepreneur Immigration Base stream and fewer than five through the Regional stream.
What was the minimum score in the September 22 BC PNP entrepreneur draw?
The minimum registration score was 119 for both the Entrepreneur Immigration Base and Regional streams.
Does a BC PNP invitation guarantee permanent residence?
No. An invitation allows a candidate to submit an application, but the applicant must still meet all applicable requirements and receive an approval and nomination before applying for permanent residence.
What was the latest BC PNP Skills Immigration round?
The latest listed Skills Immigration round took place on September 17, 2026, when 33 invitations were issued through the temporary Rural/Remote Health Support Initiative at a minimum score of 60.
Fact-Checked: Checked against the official BC PNP invitations-to-apply page and related WelcomeBC program pages on September 22, 2026.
Disclaimer: This article is for general information only. Applicants should review the current BC PNP guides and instructions before registering or applying.
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