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BC provincial nomination invitations select 722 high‑earning workers
British Columbia posted 722 provincial nomination invitations on Oct. 29, 2026, targeting workers chosen for high earnings or high registration scores. The draw applies to candidates with a TEER 0‑3 job offer or a competitive score in the Skills Immigration pool, giving them a 30‑day window to apply for nomination.
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في لمحة
- What changes
- 722 workers invited for provincial nomination based on earnings or registration scores
- Timing
- Invitations posted Oct. 29, 2026
- Who is affected
- Workers with a TEER 0‑3 job offer or high‑scoring registrants in BC’s Skills Immigration pool
التفاصيل
- الجهة المعلنة
- British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BCPNP)
- موعد السريان
- Oct. 29, 2026
- القاعدة الجديدة
- The province invited 722 candidates based on wage/salary tied to a TEER 0‑3 job offer or a high registration score, with a wage threshold below $50 per hour and $100,000 per year for the first time in 2026. Invited workers have 30 days to submit a nomination application.
Draw overview
The October 29, 2026 draw under the BCPNP’s “innovate” objective selected 722 workers. Candidates were chosen either because their wage or salary met a new lower threshold—$49 per hour and $99,000 per year—or because they achieved a competitive score in the Skills Immigration registration pool. All wage‑based selections required a TEER 0‑3 job offer, and the draw contributed to the province’s total of 4,746 invitations issued that year.
- Wage‑based selection required a TEER 0‑3 job offer
- Threshold fell below $50 per hour and $100,000 per year
- High‑scoring candidates were drawn from the registration pool
Application process and timelines
Invited workers must submit their application for provincial nomination within 30 days of the invitation date. Successful nomination allows the candidate to apply to the federal government for permanent residence. After filing a permanent‑residence application, the applicant may be eligible for a bridging open work permit (BOWP) that can be issued for up to two years, enabling continued work while the PR application is processed.
- 30‑day window to apply for provincial nomination
- Nomination leads to a federal permanent‑residence application
- BOWP possible after PR application, up to two years
Future selection factors and registration
The BCPNP indicated that future high‑economic‑impact invitations could consider education level, field and location of study, length and skill level of work experience, intended region of residence and employment, and strategic provincial priorities. To be considered for any draw, foreign nationals must first register an expression of interest (EOI) profile in the Skills Immigration category. As of Oct. 6, 2026, the SI registration pool contained 7,695 profiles.
- Education, work experience, region and strategic priorities may influence future draws
- EOI registration required before selection
- 7,695 profiles in the SI pool as of Oct. 6, 2026
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تخطيط الرحلة
- Existing in‑Canada work permit holders with an invitation can apply for a bridging open work permit before their current permit expires.
- Applicants must submit their nomination request within 30 days, otherwise the invitation lapses.
التكلفة والوثائق
- No new fees were announced; applicants continue to pay standard BCPNP and federal processing fees.
- Required documents include proof of a TEER 0‑3 job offer or the EOI profile score used for selection.
ما عليك فعله
- Workers who received an invitation should prepare and file their nomination application within the 30‑day period.
- Candidates without an EOI profile must register in the Skills Immigration pool to be eligible for future draws.
- Those holding a work permit should consider applying for a bridging open work permit after submitting a permanent‑residence application.
من يتأثر بهذا
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Workers with TEER 0‑3 job offers
Invited based on wage or salary tied to a TEER 0‑3 job offer under the innovate objective.
ما يجب فعله Submit a provincial nomination application within 30 days of the invitation.
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High‑scoring registrants in the Skills Immigration pool
Selected because their registration score met the competitive threshold for this draw.
ما يجب فعله File a nomination application within the 30‑day window.
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Current in‑Canada work permit holders who receive an invitation
May be eligible for a bridging open work permit after applying for permanent residence.
ما يجب فعله Apply for a BOWP before the existing permit expires to maintain work status.
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Foreign nationals not yet registered in the Skills Immigration pool
Registration is required to be considered for any future BC provincial nomination draws.
ما يجب فعله Create an expression of interest profile in the BCPNP system.
الأسئلة الشائعة
When were the latest BC provincial nomination invitations released?
The invitations were posted on Oct. 29, 2026 on the BCPNP Invitations to Apply webpage, marking the province’s 29th draw of the year.
How many candidates were invited in this draw?
The British Columbia draw selected 722 workers for provincial nomination, the largest single‑draw number reported for 2026.
What selection criteria were used for the invitations?
Candidates were chosen either because their wage or salary met a threshold tied to a TEER 0‑3 job offer, or because they achieved a high score in the Skills Immigration registration pool.
What is the deadline to submit a nomination application after receiving an invitation?
Invited workers must file their application for provincial nomination within 30 days of the invitation date, after which the invitation expires.
Can invited workers apply for a bridging open work permit?
Yes, after submitting a permanent‑residence application, an applicant may be eligible for a bridging open work permit that can be issued for up to two years, allowing continued employment while the PR application is processed.
Do I need to register an expression of interest to be considered in future BC draws?
Yes, foreign nationals must register an expression of interest profile in the Skills Immigration category of the BCPNP; the profile receives a score and is placed in a registration pool for future selection.