BC PNP Draw October 29, 2026: 772 Invited in the Innovate: High Economic Impact Stream
On October 29, 2026, BC issued 772 invitations to apply in its Skills Immigration – Innovate: High Economic Impact stream. 524 went to candidates with a BC job offer paying at least $49 an hour ($99,000 a year) in TEER 0 to 3 occupations, with no minimum score. 248 went to the highest registration scores, with a minimum of 131.
What happened on October 29, 2026?
The British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BC PNP) used two selection methods in the same round. The official BC PNP invitations page lists both:
| Selection method | Invitations | Cut-off |
|---|---|---|
| Wage-based | 524 | No minimum score. Job offer at $49/hour ($99,000/year) or more, TEER 0 to 3 |
| Points-based (registration score) | 248 | Minimum score 131 |
| Total | 772 |
Some news reports gave a total of 722. BC's official page shows 524 and 248, which add up to 772, so use that figure.
Wage-based selection: 524 invitations
Candidates were invited under this method if their BC job offer met the wage threshold of $49 an hour, or $99,000 a year, in an occupation at TEER 0, 1, 2 or 3. The official page shows no minimum registration score for this method, so a high wage counted for more than points in this round.
Points-based selection: 248 invitations
The other 248 invitations went to candidates ranked by their BC PNP registration score. The lowest score invited was 131. Your score is set by your registration details, so check it in your BC PNP Online User Profile.
What this tells us
BC is giving high-wage, skilled job offers priority. A round with a wage threshold and no score cut-off shows that a BC job offer at or above that wage level can matter more than points alone.
This fits the national direction too. From November 3, 2026, Express Entry begins awarding points for qualifying job offers and Canadian work experience in high-wage occupations. Read our guide to the November 3 Express Entry changes for the details.
What to do if you are in the BC PNP pool
- Check your BC PNP Online User Profile for an invitation or a status update.
- Compare your registration with your job offer. Your registered wage, job title and TEER or NOC code should match the offer exactly.
- If your wage has changed, find out whether your registration should be updated before you do anything else. Changes can affect eligibility, so get advice first.
Common mistakes we see
- Relying on a news total. Use the official BC PNP page for the invitation counts and cut-offs.
- Registering a wage or title that differs from the offer. Mismatches are a common reason for delays.
- Assuming a low score rules you out. A wage-based round has no minimum score, so check the stream's criteria against your own offer.
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Frequently asked questions
How many invitations did BC issue on October 29, 2026?
BC issued 772 invitations in total: 524 on wage and 248 on points, according to the official BC PNP invitations page.
Why do some reports say 722?
News coverage reported 722. BC's official page lists 524 and 248, which total 772. Use the official page for the numbers.
Was there a minimum score for the wage-based invitations?
No. The official page lists no minimum registration score for the wage-based selection. The points-based selection had a minimum score of 131.
What wage did the draw require?
$49 an hour, or $99,000 a year, for a job offer in TEER 0 to 3, according to the official page.
Should I update my BC PNP registration if my wage has changed?
Compare your registration with your current offer first. Changes can affect eligibility, so speak with a licensed immigration professional before you update.
Fact-checked: Invitation counts, the wage threshold ($49/hour, $99,000 a year), the TEER range (0 to 3) and the minimum score (131) are from BC PNP's official invitations to apply page, checked October 30, 2026. The 722 figure in some news coverage does not match the official total of 772.
Disclaimer: This article is general information only and is not legal or immigration advice. Immigration rules change often. For advice on your situation, speak with a licensed immigration professional.
Regulated Canadian Immigration Consultant, licensed by the College of Immigration and Citizenship Consultants (CICC), licence #R711785. Osaro is the principal consultant at GLC Immigration Consulting in Calgary, Alberta, helping clients with Express Entry, provincial nomination, work and study permits and family sponsorship.
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