Two Innovate: High Economic Impact draws
WelcomeBC lists two Skills Immigration draws dated October 29, 2026, both in the Innovate: High Economic Impact category. Together they issued 772 invitations to apply.
| Draw | Selection factors | Minimum score | Invitations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Innovate: High Economic Impact | Wage of at least $49/hour and $99,000/year, job in NOC TEER 0, 1, 2 or 3 | Not applicable | 524 |
| Innovate: High Economic Impact | Points | 131 | 248 |
Compared with the September 24 draws
In the previous Innovate draws on September 24, 2026, the wage-based selection required at least $52/hour and $105,000/year and issued 426 invitations, and the points-based selection issued 288 invitations at a minimum score of 131. This time the wage threshold was lower and the wage-based draw was larger; the points-based minimum stayed at 131.
What the score and invitation mean
The minimum score is a BC PNP Skills Immigration registration score, not a federal Express Entry CRS score. An invitation lets the registrant submit an application to the BC PNP. The applicant must still meet every requirement of the category and submit a complete application on time.