British Columbia invited 437 candidates through its Provincial Nominee Program on June 3, 2026, targeting workers in high-demand occupations under the province's economic immigration streams. The draw focused exclusively on applicants in the Skilled Worker and International Graduate categories who meet the province's high economic impact criteria.

This represents a continuation of BC's targeted approach to provincial immigration, which has increasingly prioritized specific occupations and sectors since the program restructured its selection system in 2024. Previous draws in 2026 have ranged from 300 to 500 invitations per round, with the province conducting draws roughly every two weeks.

Invited candidates must hold job offers in occupations BC has designated as high economic impact, which typically include roles in technology, healthcare, construction, and skilled trades. The minimum provincial score required for this draw was not disclosed in the announcement, but BC PNP draws typically require scores between 80 and 120 points depending on the stream and occupation. Candidates must have active profiles in BC's immigration portal and valid job offers from BC employers at the time of invitation.

Invited applicants now have 30 days to submit complete provincial nomination applications through the BC PNP online system. Successful nominees receive 600 additional Comprehensive Ranking System points toward their federal Express Entry applications, effectively guaranteeing an invitation to apply for permanent residence in subsequent federal draws. The province processes most complete applications within two to three months.