The BC PNP Entrepreneur Immigration draw on September 22, 2026, issued invitations to candidates seeking to establish or acquire businesses in British Columbia. The province invited 10 candidates through the Entrepreneur Immigration Base stream and fewer than five through the Regional stream.
Both streams recorded a minimum score of 119 points.
The latest selection adds to a year of entrepreneur-focused invitations under the British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program. The BC PNP has also continued issuing invitations through worker-focused categories targeting healthcare, childcare, construction and other priority areas.
September BC PNP Entrepreneur Draw Details
The latest entrepreneur invitation round was divided into two streams:
| Stream | Minimum score | Invitations |
| Entrepreneur Immigration – Base | 119 | 10 |
| Entrepreneur Immigration – Regional | 119 | Fewer than 5 |
Source: BC PNP Entrepreneur Draw Update
The province notes that invitations are issued to qualified registrations received before the date of the draw.
This distinction matters because the minimum score shown in the results applies to the registrants selected in that particular draw. It should not be treated as a permanent threshold for future rounds.
What is the BC PNP Entrepreneur Immigration Base stream?
The Entrepreneur Immigration Base stream is designed for experienced entrepreneurs who want to establish a new business or acquire and operate an existing business in British Columbia.
Entrepreneurs are assessed through the BC PNP’s registration and application process.
The provincial program evaluates candidates based on their business experience, proposed business activity, investment and other eligibility factors.
A registration does not guarantee an invitation.
Candidates must first meet the stream’s requirements and then compete within the registration pool for an invitation to apply.
What is the Entrepreneur Immigration Regional Stream?
The Regional stream is designed around business establishment in participating regional communities in British Columbia.
The program provides an avenue for eligible entrepreneurs whose business plans align with the requirements of the participating community and the BC PNP.
The September 22 draw issued fewer than five invitations under this stream, with a minimum score of 119.
The small number of invitations means candidates should not assume that a particular score will result in an invitation in a future round.
How Does the BC PNP Select Entrepreneur Candidates?
The BC PNP periodically invites candidates from its registration pool to apply.
The province says candidates are selected based on their registration information and the likelihood that they will meet British Columbia’s economic and labour-market needs.
For entrepreneur candidates, this means that having an eligible business concept alone does not automatically lead to an invitation.
The registration score and selection criteria matter.
The province can also adjust selection patterns over time based on program requirements and economic priorities.
Entrepreneur Invitations are Different From Worker Invitations
The BC PNP operates separate invitation processes for workers and entrepreneurs.
On September 24, for example, the province issued worker invitations under its Innovate: High Economic Impact category. It issued 426 invitations based on specified wage and occupation criteria and another 288 based on points.
These worker invitations should not be combined with the entrepreneur draw when assessing entrepreneur selection trends.
The September 22 entrepreneur round is specifically relevant to business candidates.
BC PNP Has Issued Entrepreneur Invitations Throughout 2026
The latest draw follows several entrepreneur selections during the year.
BC PNP records show:
- January 13: Base stream, 7 invitations
- February 10: Base stream, 13 invitations and fewer than five Regional invitations
- March 10: 7 Base invitations and fewer than five Regional invitations
- April 14: 14 Base invitations
- May 5: 8 Base invitations and fewer than five Regional invitations
- June 2: 15 Base invitations and fewer than five Regional invitations
- June 30: 14 Base invitations and fewer than five Regional invitations
- July 28: 10 Base invitations
- August 25: 11 Base and 5 Regional invitations
- September 22: 10 Base and fewer than five regional invitations
The minimum scores have varied between draws.
This history shows why candidates should monitor each draw individually rather than treating one minimum score as a fixed requirement.
What Does a 119-Point Score Mean?
A score of 119 was the minimum score recorded for both entrepreneur streams in the September 22 selection.
However, this does not mean every candidate with 119 points received an invitation.
The Regional stream issued fewer than five invitations, and the Base stream issued 10.
The score is therefore best understood as the minimum score among candidates selected in that specific round.
Future selection factors can differ.
What Does This Mean for Prospective Immigrant Entrepreneurs?
The latest draw provides another opportunity for experienced business owners to examine British Columbia’s entrepreneur immigration options.
However, entrepreneur immigration involves more than simply achieving a registration score.
Candidates must consider:
- Business experience
- Personal net worth
- Investment requirements
- Proposed business activity
- Business ownership structure
- Location
- Job creation requirements
- Management experience
- Settlement plans
- Provincial and federal immigration requirements
The exact requirements depend on the stream and can change.
Entrepreneurs should therefore review the current BC PNP program guide before preparing a registration.
How Does Entrepreneur Immigration Lead to Permanent Residence?
The BC PNP entrepreneur process is not identical to applying directly for permanent residence.
An entrepreneur who receives an invitation must complete the applicable provincial application process.
If the candidate is approved and receives a provincial nomination, further federal immigration steps are required.
The provincial invitation itself does not guarantee a nomination or permanent residence.
For candidates exploring Canada immigration, this distinction is important because each stage has separate requirements.
What Should Entrepreneurs Do After the Latest BC PNP Draw?
Potential applicants should first determine whether they meet the eligibility requirements of the appropriate Entrepreneur Immigration stream.
They should then assess whether their business proposal, investment capacity and experience align with the program’s requirements.
Candidates should also remember that BC PNP invitation patterns can change.
The province states that invitations are issued to qualified registrations received before the relevant draw date.
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