British Columbia issued 16 ITAs for Entrepreneurs under the latest PNP draw
British Columbia issued 16 Invitations to Apply for the Entrepreneurs category under the latest PNP draw. The latest draw was issued on August 25, 2026, for two streams, which are the base stream and the regional stream, with a minimum score to qualify as 116 for both streams. This PNP draw is the 9th Entrepreneur Immigration draw by British Columbia so far in 2026, with a total of 104 invitations issued for both streams combined for the same category as of August 25, 2026.
Strategic Overview of the latest draw
Eligibility Criteria to apply for the draw
To qualify for the latest BC PNP draw, you must:
Obtain a formal job offer from an eligible British Columbia employer.
The job offer must be in an eligible NOC TEER 0, 1, 2, or 3 occupation.
Meet the minimum wage & salary requirements for the BC PNP stream you applied for.
Have the valid academic, skill, and experience certificates required for the role.
Fulfill the minimum level of language proficiency, if applicable.
Show valid proof of sufficient funds to sustain yourself in British Columbia.
Hold a job that supports the province’s economic needs.
What does the latest draw mean for skilled immigrants?
The latest British Columbia draw was conducted on August 25, 2026, focusing on inviting skilled professionals who want to start a business in the country and contribute to the province's economic growth.
The bifurcation into two streams, i.e., Base and Regional Stream under the Entrepreneur category, means that British Columbia is consistently participating in an immigration strategy to fulfill market needs while capitalizing on the business and entrepreneur sector, which can boost the overall growth of business men working towards achieving their individual immigration and business goals.
Candidates can review the individual criteria for the base and regional streams and apply based on their profile and the minimum score. British Columbia and Canada have actively issued nominations this year for occupation-specific, CEC, priority sector, French language, and entrepreneur categories, indicating that Canada, BC, and other provinces aim to attract and retain skilled professionals.
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