The British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BC PNP) continues to be a vital pathway for skilled workers and entrepreneurs seeking permanent residence in Canada. On March 10, 2026, the BC PNP issued new Invitations to Apply (ITAs) for candidates registered in the Skills Immigration and Entrepreneur Immigration streams. This blog explores the details of these recent draws, eligibility criteria, and practical steps for applicants.

• The British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BC PNP) continues to be a vital pathway for skilled workers and entrepreneurs seeking permanent residence in Canada.
• On March 10, 2026, the BC PNP issued new Invitations to Apply (ITAs) for candidates registered in the Skills Immigration and Entrepreneur Immigration streams.
• This blog explores the details of these recent draws, eligibility criteria, and practical steps for applicants.
• Firstly, the Skills Immigration stream targets candidates with job offers in high-demand occupations categorized under NOC TEER 0, 1, 2, and 3.
• The March 2026 draw set minimum wage thresholds at $62/hour and annual salary at $125,000 for some candidates, while others qualified by meeting a minimum points score of 135.
• These criteria ensure that invited candidates are likely to have a significant economic impact in British Columbia.
• For entrepreneurs, the March 10 draw issued 7 invitations under the base stream, requiring a minimum score of 117 points.
• This reflects a slight adjustment compared to previous draws in January and February 2026, where minimum scores ranged from 115 to 121.
• Entrepreneurs interested in establishing or investing in a business in B.C.
• should carefully assess their score and business plan to align with program expectations.

• Candidates registered in the BC PNP Skills Immigration stream
• Entrepreneurs applying under the BC PNP Entrepreneur Immigration stream
• Individuals with job offers in NOC TEER 0,1,2,3 categories
• Applicants aiming to meet minimum points thresholds for BC PNP

• February 4, 2026 - Skills Immigration draw with 429 invitations
• February 11, 2026 - Skills Immigration draw with 460 invitations
• March 10, 2026 - Entrepreneur Immigration draw with 7 invitations

• https://www.welcomebc.ca/immigrate-to-b-c/about-the-bc-provincial-nominee-program/invitations-to-apply