British Columbia has conducted a targeted provincial immigration selection aimed at workers in several occupations considered important to the province’s economy and essential services. On September 10, 2026, the British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BC PNP) issued 433 invitations to apply to eligible candidates through its Skills Immigration pathway.
The latest selection included professionals and workers in childcare, healthcare, veterinary care and construction trades. The different minimum scores across these groups show that British Columbia is continuing to use occupation-specific selection rather than relying on a single cutoff for every candidate.
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September 10 BC PNP Draw Results
The latest round gave candidates in selected priority occupations an opportunity to move forward with a provincial nomination application. Once nominated, eligible applicants may use the nomination as part of their broader pathway toward Canadian permanent residence.
The overall results from the September 2026 selection are outlined below:
| Draw date | Immigration pathway | Total invitations | Minimum score range |
| September 10, 2026 | Skills Immigration | 433 | 76–99 |
The score requirement was not identical across all occupational groups. Instead, British Columbia applied different thresholds based on the category and occupation targeted during the selection.
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Four Occupational Groups Featured in the Selection
The September 10 draw was structured around four areas of employment. Childcare and healthcare accounted for the largest portions of the invitations, while construction also received a significant number of selections.
| Priority area | Targeted candidates | Minimum score | Invitations issued |
| Childcare | Early childhood educators | 99 | 182 |
| Healthcare | Eligible priority healthcare occupations | 76 | 143 |
| Veterinary care | Eligible priority veterinary occupations | 90 | Fewer than 5 |
| Construction trades | Eligible priority construction occupations | 94 | 104 |
Early childhood educators represented the largest individual group, with 182 invitations. Healthcare workers followed with 143 invitations, while construction occupations accounted for 104. The veterinary category received fewer than five invitations.
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Final Word
British Columbia’s September 2026 selection places a clear emphasis on workers who can contribute to sectors such as healthcare, childcare, construction and veterinary services. The variation in scores between the categories also shows that BC PNP candidates need to understand the selection rules applying to their particular occupation rather than relying on a general CRS or provincial score assumption.
For skilled workers planning to settle in Canada, the latest results can be useful when evaluating British Columbia as a potential immigration destination. However, successful immigration planning requires more than matching an occupation to a recent draw. Candidates should verify their eligibility, assess their registration score and prepare the necessary documentation before pursuing a provincial nomination route.
