British Columbia’s Provincial Nominee Program (BC PNP) posted new draw results showing 474 invitations issued over two draw dates (February 10 and 11, 2026). This update is important if you are already registered in the BC PNP system as a skilled worker, or if you are in the Entrepreneur Immigration pool. Official draw results are here: https://www.welcomebc.ca/immigrate-to-b-c/about-the-bc-provincial-nominee-program/invitations-to-apply.
A key point many people miss: a BC PNP “invitation to apply” is an invitation to apply for a provincial nomination (not the same as an IRCC Express Entry ITA). Your next steps depend on your stream and whether you later get nominated.
February 11, 2026: Skills Immigration (460 invitations)
BC PNP states it invited 460 candidates under a “high economic impact” selection. Invitations were issued to candidates who had either:
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A minimum wage of $62/hour and $125,000/year, plus a job offer in NOC TEER 0–3 (195 invitations), or
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A minimum score of 135 points (265 invitations)
If you are unsure what “TEER 0–3” means, IRCC explains the TEER system and examples here: https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/immigrate-canada/find-national-occupation-code.html.
Skills Immigration pool snapshot (as of February 8, 2026)
BC PNP also shared how many registrations were sitting in each score band (total 10,988). For context:
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150+ points: 4 registrations
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140–149: 12 registrations
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130–139: 688 registrations
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The largest groups were 100–109 (2,134) and 90–99 (1,979)
This helps you understand how competitive your score may be, but it does not predict future cut-offs.
February 10, 2026: Entrepreneur Immigration (14 invitations)
For Entrepreneur Immigration, BC PNP reported:
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Base stream: minimum score 121, 13 invitations
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Regional stream: minimum score 105, <5 invitations
If you are comparing the Base vs Regional streams, BC’s official requirements table is here (net worth, investment, language, referral, exploratory visit): https://www.welcomebc.ca/immigrate-to-b-c/for-entrepreneurs-and-businesses.
What you should do next (practical and realistic)
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Check your BC PNP Online profile and make sure your registration details are accurate and up to date (job offer info, wage, NOC/TEER, documents ready).
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If you are aiming for Skills Immigration, understand that BC may select using different factors in future draws (BC notes this on the same draw page).
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If you are in Entrepreneur Immigration, confirm you meet the minimum net worth + minimum investment + CLB 4 and (for Regional) the community referral + required exploratory visit before you plan around this pathway.
FAQ
Is a BC PNP invitation the same as an Express Entry ITA?
No. A BC PNP invitation is for the provincial program. Express Entry ITAs are issued by IRCC under Express Entry rounds.
What does “<5 invitations” mean on the BC PNP page?
It means BC PNP is reporting that fewer than five invitations were issued in that stream for that draw.
If I meet the wage threshold, will I definitely get invited?
Not necessarily. Meeting a published threshold does not guarantee an invitation. BC PNP invites based on registrations in the pool and its selection priorities at the time.
Reality check
These draws show BC is currently prioritizing certain profiles (high wage/job offer and higher-scoring registrations for Skills Immigration). But draw factors can change, and invitations depend on the pool and BC’s program needs at the time. Always confirm updates directly on the BC government website before making decisions: https://www.welcomebc.ca/immigrate-to-b-c/about-the-bc-provincial-nominee-program/invitations-to-apply.
