British Columbia holds the first immigration draw of June, i.e., on June 2, the British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BCPNP) issued invitations to skilled workers in priority occupations and entrepreneurs looking to start or purchase businesses in the province.
A total of 357 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) were issued through the province’s Skills Immigration (SI) and Entrepreneur Immigration (EI) programs.
The latest selection round reflects British Columbia’s updated immigration priorities, which focus on addressing labour shortages in key sectors and supporting economic growth across the province.
Draw Details
Skills Immigration Selection
The majority of invitations were issued through the Skills Immigration category.
Out of the 357 invitations, 342 were sent to candidates working in occupations connected to healthcare, education, veterinary services, and construction trades.
These selections align with the province’s updated immigration strategy announced on April 23, 2026. Through this strategy, British Columbia aims to attract workers who can help fill important labour gaps and support essential services.
The latest draw focused on two of the province’s three key priorities: Care and Build.
The Care priority supports occupations that contribute to healthcare, education, and community services. The Build priority focuses on workers involved in construction and infrastructure projects.
Of the 342 invitations issued through Skills Immigration, construction trades workers received the largest share, accounting for 128 invitations. The remaining invitations went to healthcare, education, and veterinary occupations.
| Core Objective | Occupational Category | Number Of NOCs Targeted | Invitations Issued | Minimum Score |
| Care | Education | 1 | 91 | 111 |
| Care | Health | 31 | 117 | 100 |
| Care | Veterinary | 2 | 6 | 92 |
| Build | Construction Trades | 9 | 128 | 101 |
Targeted Education Occupations
- 42202 – Early childhood educators
Early childhood educators are eligible for a targeted ITA only if they have obtained a one-year or five-year ECE certificate issued by the ECE Registry.
Targeted Health Care Occupations
- 30010 – Managers in health care
- 31100 – Specialists in clinical and laboratory medicine
- 31101 – Specialists in surgery
- 31102 – General practitioners and family physicians
- 31110 – Dentists
- 31112 – Audiologists and speech-language pathologists
- 31120 – Pharmacists
- 31121 – Dietitians and nutritionists
- 31200 – Psychologists
- 31201 – Chiropractors
- 31202 – Physiotherapists
- 31203 – Occupational therapists
- 31204 – Kinesiologists and other professional occupations in therapy
- 31209 – Other professional occupations in health diagnosing and treating
- 31300 – Nursing coordinators and supervisors
- 31301 – Registered nurses and registered psychiatric nurses
- 31302 – Nurse practitioners
- 31303 – Physician assists, midwives and allied health profs
- 32101 – Licensed practical nurses
- 32102 – Paramedical occupations
- 32103 – Respiratory therapists, clinical perfusionists and cardiopulmonary technologists
- 32111 – Dental hygienists and dental therapists
- 32112 – Dental technologists and technicians
- 32120 – Medical laboratory technologists
- 32121 – Medical radiation technologists
- 32122 – Medical sonographers
- 32123 – Cardiology technologists and elect. diagnostic techs
- 32200 – Traditional Chinese medicine practitioners and acupuncturists
- 33101 – Medical laboratory assistants and related technical occupations
- 33102 – Nurse aides, orderlies and patient service associates
- 41300 – Social workers
Note: To be considered for a targeted ITA, individuals with a job offer under NOC 33102 must be registered with the BC Care Aide & Community Health Worker Registry.
Targeted Veterinary Care Occupations
- 31103 – Veterinarians
- 32104 – Animal health technologists and veterinary technicians
The BCPNP notes that animal health technologists and veterinary technicians (NOC 32104) with valid professional designation also received a targeted ITA.
Targeted Construction Trades Occupations
- 72106 – Welders and related machine operators
- 72200 – Electricians (except industrial and power system)
- 72201 – Industrial electricians
- 72300 – Plumbers
- 72301 – Steamfitters, pipefitters and sprinkler system installers
- 72310 – Carpenters
- 72400 – Construction millwrights and industrial mechanics
- 72401 – Heavy-duty equipment mechanics
- 72402 – Heating, refrigeration and air conditioning mechanics
To receive a targeted ITA, workers in construction trades must have a valid trade certificate issued by (or have a trades apprenticeship registered with) SkilledTradesBC, which corresponds with the job they have been offered.
British Columbia has now issued a total of 2,485 invitations through the Skills Immigration category in 2026.
Entrepreneur Immigration Selection
The province also conducted draws under its Entrepreneur Immigration streams.
During the June 2 selection round, at least 15 entrepreneurs received invitations through the EI Base Stream and EI Regional Stream.
The minimum score remained the same across both streams, continuing a trend seen in recent entrepreneur draws.
| Stream | Invitations Issued | Minimum Score |
| Base | 15 | 117 |
| Regional | <5 | 117 |
This was the largest Entrepreneur Immigration Base Stream draw held by British Columbia so far in 2026.
The Base Stream is designed for individuals who want to establish a new business or purchase an existing business anywhere in the province.
The Regional Stream focuses on entrepreneurs interested in opening a new business in smaller communities outside the Metro Vancouver Regional District. The stream aims to support economic growth and business development in regional areas of British Columbia.
So far this year, British Columbia has held 10 Entrepreneur Immigration draws. Six have been conducted through the Base Stream, while four have taken place through the Regional Stream.
As of June 2, the province has issued at least 64 entrepreneur invitations through its Entrepreneur Immigration category in 2026.
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