BC PNP Draw activity on September 24, 2026 resulted in 714 Skills Immigration invitations to apply, with British Columbia using two different selection factors under the Innovate: High Economic Impact category.
The latest British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program invitation round included 426 invitations for registrants meeting the province’s listed wage and occupation criteria.
A further 288 invitations went to registrants with a minimum score of 131 points.
The province also posted its latest Entrepreneur Immigration results from September 22, 2026, including 10 Base stream invitations and fewer than five Regional stream invitations.
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BC PNP Draw Issues 714 Skills Immigration Invitations
The September 24 BC PNP draw was divided into two Innovate: High Economic Impact selections.
| ITA type | Selection factor | Minimum score | Invitations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Innovate: High Economic Impact | Minimum wage of $52 per hour and $105,000 per year, with a job offer in NOC 0, 1, 2 or 3 | N/A | 426 |
| Innovate: High Economic Impact | Points-based selection | 131 | 288 |
The wage-based selection did not use a minimum registration score because the province listed the wage and occupation requirements as the selection factors.
The second selection used the BC PNP registration score and required at least 131 points.
British Columbia’s published table does not identify the 426 wage-based invitations with a separate minimum score.
What The September 24 Round Means For Registrants
An invitation to apply is not the same as a provincial nomination. Meeting minimum requirements also does not guarantee an invitation or nomination.
Registrants who receive an invitation must submit a complete application to the BC PNP within 30 calendar days of the invitation. The 30-day period cannot be extended.
The province states that candidates are selected from the registration pool based on information provided in their registrations and the likelihood that they meet British Columbia’s economic and labour market needs.
The invitation table also notes that invitations are issued to qualified registrations received before the date of the draw.
Applicants should therefore ensure that the information in their registration accurately reflects their job offer, wage, occupation, education, language ability and other relevant factors.
Differences between registration and application information may affect an application, particularly where the difference reduces the registration score below the draw cutoff or changes a factor used to issue the invitation.
Wage-Based Selection Required Specific Job Offer Conditions
The wage-based selection in the September 24 BC PNP draw required a minimum wage of $52 per hour and annual earnings of at least $105,000.
The job offer also had to fall within NOC 0, 1, 2 or 3 according to the selection table published by British Columbia.
The table does not state that every worker earning at least $52 per hour automatically qualifies for an invitation.
Other registration and application requirements may continue to apply under the relevant Skills Immigration category and program guide.
Because the province may use different factors in future high economic impact rounds, the September 24 thresholds should not be treated as a permanent cutoff.
Points-Based Invitation Cutoff Was 131
The points-based portion of the BC PNP draw issued 288 invitations at a minimum score of 131 points.
The cutoff was specific to this invitation round and does not establish a guaranteed score for a future draw.
British Columbia reported 8,013 registrations in its Skills Immigration pool as of September 1, 2026.
| Score range | Registrations |
|---|---|
| 150+ | 8 |
| 140–149 | 22 |
| 130–139 | 193 |
| 120–129 | 940 |
| 110–119 | 1,273 |
| 100–109 | 1,559 |
| 90–99 | 1,444 |
| 80–89 | 1,236 |
| 70–79 | 750 |
| 60–69 | 376 |
| 0–59 | 212 |
The published pool data shows that 193 registrations were in the 130-to-139 score range on September 1, 2026.
That figure is not a prediction of future invitations because the pool can change when new registrations are submitted, registrations expire or candidate information is updated.
Latest BC PNP Entrepreneur Immigration Invitations
British Columbia also reported an Entrepreneur Immigration invitation round dated September 22, 2026.
| Stream | Minimum score | Invitations |
|---|---|---|
| Base | 119 | 10 |
| Regional | 119 | Fewer than five |
The Entrepreneur Immigration results are separate from the September 24 Skills Immigration round.
The Base stream and Regional stream have different business and settlement requirements, so an entrepreneur registrant should review the criteria for the stream selected in the registration.
The province does not publish an exact number when the invitation count is shown as fewer than five.
Recent BC PNP Invitation Round Context
The September 24 BC PNP draw followed a September 17 round that issued 33 invitations through the Temporary Rural/Remote Health Support Initiative at a minimum score of 60.
On September 10, British Columbia issued invitations through childcare, health, veterinary care and construction categories.
The September 10 minimum scores ranged from 76 for priority health care occupations to 99 for early childhood educators.
The province has therefore used multiple invitation approaches during September, including high economic impact selections, a temporary rural and remote health initiative, and targeted priority occupation invitations.
These rounds demonstrate that BC PNP selection factors can differ by date and category.
What Invited Candidates Should Do Next
Candidates should first log into their BC PNP Online User Profile to confirm whether they received an invitation.
An invited candidate should then review the application instructions, deadline and document requirements shown in the provincial system.
Documents should support the information entered in the registration and should be consistent with the job offer, wage, occupation and personal history provided to the province.
Candidates should not assume that meeting the published draw threshold guarantees approval of a provincial nomination application.
Applicants who no longer meet the conditions represented in their registration should review the applicable BC PNP rules before submitting an application.
What Future BC PNP Draws Could Look Like
British Columbia says future high economic impact invitations may be based on different factors.
Accordingly, the $52-per-hour wage threshold and 131-point cutoff from September 24 should be used only as historical information about that invitation round.
The province periodically invites candidates from its registration pool, but the published invitation page does not provide a guaranteed schedule or future cutoff.
Applicants should monitor the official BC PNP invitation page and their online profile for new rounds and personalized notices.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many invitations did British Columbia issue in the September 24, 2026 BC PNP draw?
British Columbia issued 714 Skills Immigration invitations on September 24, 2026.
What was the minimum BC PNP score on September 24, 2026?
The points-based Innovate: High Economic Impact selection had a minimum score of 131 points.
What wage was required for the high economic impact BC PNP selection?
The wage-based selection listed a minimum wage of $52 per hour and $105,000 per year, along with a job offer in NOC 0, 1, 2 or 3.
Did British Columbia also issue entrepreneur invitations in September 2026?
Yes. The September 22 Entrepreneur Immigration round issued 10 Base stream invitations and fewer than five Regional stream invitations, both at a minimum score of 119.
Fact-Checked: Checked against the British Columbia government’s BC PNP invitations page updated September 24, 2026, including the Skills Immigration and Entrepreneur Immigration tables.
Disclaimer: This article is for general information only and does not replace the current BC PNP program guide or personalized immigration advice.
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