The July 16 results
On July 16, 2026 the BC Provincial Nominee Program (BC PNP) held two Skills Immigration draws in its Innovate: High Economic Impact category. Together they issued 569 invitations to apply, 223 in the wage-based draw and 346 in the points-based draw.
The province's invitations page lists no other Innovate round in 2026 up to that date as large: the next largest was 484 invitations on April 22, 2026.
Two different selection routes
| Draw | Invitations | Threshold |
|---|---|---|
| Wage-based | 223 | At least $58 per hour and $115,000 per year, with a job offer in an occupation in NOC TEER 0, 1, 2 or 3 |
| Points-based | 346 | Minimum registration score of 132 |
What the draw does and does not show
A past threshold is not a promise about the next round. British Columbia has noted on its invitations page that high-economic-impact invitations may be based on different factors in future rounds. Keep your employment, wage, status and registration information accurate and current.
An invitation permits the candidate to apply to the province. It is not a nomination. The application must still show that the candidate is eligible, and every material claim must be supported by evidence.