The British Columbia PNP draw held on September 10, 2026, targeted workers in four priority occupation areas as British Columbia continued its focused approach to provincial immigration.
The latest British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program selections invited early childhood educators, health care workers, construction workers and candidates in priority veterinary occupations.
British Columbia PNP Draw Issues Targeted Invitations
The September 10 British Columbia PNP draw resulted in invitations across four targeted categories.
The selections were:
| Category | Minimum score | Invitations |
| Childcare | 99 | 182 |
| Health care | 76 | 143 |
| Construction | 94 | 104 |
| Veterinary care | 90 | Fewer than 5 |
The province issued at least 429 invitations across these selections because the veterinary category had fewer than five invitations.
The official BC PNP information confirms that candidates are selected from the registration pool based on their potential to meet B.C.’s economic and labour market needs.
Early Childhood Educators Receive the Largest Targeted Selection
The largest selection went to early childhood educators.
B.C. invited 182 candidates in the childcare category, with a minimum score of 99.
The province has identified early childhood educators as part of its broader “Care” priorities. Candidates seeking targeted invitations in this occupation must meet the applicable certification requirements.
This continued focus reflects B.C.’s efforts to address workforce requirements in childcare and other public-facing services.
Health Care Workers Receive 143 Invitations
The latest BC PNP draw also targeted priority health care occupations.
A total of 143 candidates received invitations, with a minimum score of 76.
Health care remains a central priority for the BC PNP. The program says its Care priorities include health care, education, childcare and veterinary care.
Candidates working in health-related occupations should therefore review the current selection criteria and occupation lists before submitting or updating a registration.
Construction Workers Also Targeted
B.C. issued 104 invitations to candidates in priority construction occupations.
The minimum score was 94.
The construction category forms part of the BC PNP’s “Build” priority, which is intended to support the province’s workforce requirements in construction and related trades.
The current program includes several construction occupations, including electricians, plumbers, carpenters, welders and heavy-duty equipment mechanics.
Veterinary Occupations Receive a Smaller Selection
The province also conducted a targeted veterinary care selection.
Fewer than five candidates were invited at a minimum score of 90.
The selection included priority veterinary care occupations. For animal health technologists and veterinary technicians under NOC 32104, the applicable professional designation requirement remains important.
The relatively small number of invitations demonstrates how narrowly targeted some BC PNP selections can be.
British Columbia Continues Its Targeted Immigration Strategy
The latest BC PNP draw reflects the province’s broader approach of prioritizing workers who can address specific labour market needs.
B.C. has identified three broad objectives for its Skills Immigration selection: Care, Build and Innovate.
The Care priority includes health care, education, childcare and veterinary care, while Build focuses on construction trades. The Innovate objective supports candidates who can generate strong economic impact.
The province also received an additional 1,000 nominations from the federal government in August, bringing its 2026 allocation to 6,254. B.C. has said it plans to use its full allocation by the end of 2026.
What Should BC PNP Candidates Know?
Candidates should avoid treating the minimum score from one draw as a guaranteed threshold for future selections.
The BC PNP periodically reviews its registration pool and selects candidates based on economic and labour market needs.
A successful provincial nomination can provide a pathway toward permanent residence, but nominees must still complete the federal permanent residence process with IRCC.
Frequently Asked Questions
The September 10 selections invited at least 429 candidates, as the veterinary category issued fewer than five invitations.
Early childhood educators received the largest targeted selection, with 182 invitations.
The minimum score for the priority health care selection was 76
Yes. B.C. invited 104 candidates in priority construction occupations, with a minimum score of 94.
No. A provincial nomination allows an eligible candidate to proceed with the permanent residence process, but the federal application must still be approved by IRCC.