{"id":31992,"date":"2026-09-23T06:53:00","date_gmt":"2026-09-23T06:53:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/immigrationglobalspace.com\/blog\/?p=31992"},"modified":"2026-09-23T15:16:13","modified_gmt":"2026-09-23T15:16:13","slug":"british-columbia-pnp-draw-issues-33-invitations-through-health-support-initiative","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.cictimes.com\/british-columbia-pnp-draw-issues-33-invitations-through-health-support-initiative","title":{"rendered":"British Columbia PNP Draw Issues 33 Invitations Through Health Support Initiative"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>British Columbia has conducted its second Skills Immigration draw of September 2026 under the BC PNP, inviting 33 candidates to apply for permanent residence (PR). <\/p>\n<p>This latest draw reflects the province&#8217;s renewed focus on Temporary Rural\/Remote Health Support Initiative and comes amid newly imposed application limits for the year.<\/p>\n<p class=\"text-center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nationwidevisas.com\/free-consultation-form\/\" class=\"btn btn-danger btn-inner\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Book a Free Consultation\" rel=\"noopener\">Book a Free Consultation<\/a><\/p>\n<h2>BC PNP Latest Draw &#8211; Results<\/h2>\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nationwidevisas.com\/canada-immigration\/bc-pnp-draw\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>latest BC PNP draw<\/b><\/a> was held on September 17, 2026. A total of 33 invitations through temporary rural\/remote health support initiative were issued under the skilled immigration stream.<\/p>\n<div class=\"table-responsive nowrap\">\n<table class=\"table table-bordered table-striped\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Date<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><b>ITA type<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Number of invitations<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>September 17, 2026<\/td>\n<td>Temporary Rural\/Remote Health Support Initiative<\/td>\n<td>33<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<p>Importantly, invitations were only sent to candidates who had submitted qualified registrations before the draw date. Those who receive an invitation now have 30 days to submit a complete application for permanent residency to the BC PNP. Missing this deadline means the invitation becomes invalid.<\/p>\n<div style=\"text-align: center\"> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nationwidevisas.com\/canada-immigration\/check-your-eligibility\/?utm_source=cictimes&amp;utm_medium=postbanner&amp;utm_campaign=canadaimmigration\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">  <img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/immigrationglobalspace.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/cic-landing-page-3.webp-121768307024.webp\" alt=\"Immigrate to Canada from India\" class=\"img-fluid lazyloaded\" width=\"630\" height=\"1200\" \/>  <\/a><\/div>\n<p class=\"text-center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nationwidevisas.com\/canada-immigration\/canada-crs-points-calculator\/\" class=\"btn btn-danger\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Calculate Your CRS Score<\/a><\/p>\n<h2>How Many Skills Candidates Has BC Invited In 2026?<\/h2>\n<p>British Columbia has been active across nearly all of its BCPNP streams this year, and more than 5,400 skills invitations issued so far in 2026 reflect that pace.<\/p>\n<div class=\"table-responsive nowrap\">\n<table class=\"table table-bordered table-striped text-center\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Draw Date<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>ITA Type<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Minimum Score<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>No. of ITA<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>September 17, 2026<\/td>\n<td>Temporary Rural\/Remote Health Support Initiative<\/td>\n<td>60<\/td>\n<td>33<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td rowspan=\"4\">September 10, 2026<\/td>\n<td>Care: Childcare<\/td>\n<td>99<\/td>\n<td>182<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Care: Health<\/td>\n<td>76<\/td>\n<td>143<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Care: Veterinary Care<\/td>\n<td>90<\/td>\n<td>&lt;5<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Build: Construction Trades<\/td>\n<td>94<\/td>\n<td>104<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td rowspan=\"2\">August 20, 2026<\/td>\n<td>Innovate: High Economic Impact<\/td>\n<td>N\/A<\/td>\n<td>337<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Innovate: High Economic Impact<\/td>\n<td>132<\/td>\n<td>265<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td rowspan=\"5\">August 6, 2026<\/td>\n<td>Care: Childcare<\/td>\n<td>102<\/td>\n<td>183<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Care: Health<\/td>\n<td>84<\/td>\n<td>124<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Care: Education<\/td>\n<td>68<\/td>\n<td>&lt;5<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Care: Veterinary Care<\/td>\n<td>72<\/td>\n<td>6<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Build: Construction Trades<\/td>\n<td>88<\/td>\n<td>187<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>July 23, 2026<\/td>\n<td>Temporary Rural\/Remote Health Support Initiative<\/td>\n<td>50<\/td>\n<td>60<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td rowspan=\"2\">July 16, 2026<\/td>\n<td>Innovate: High Economic Impact<\/td>\n<td>N\/A<\/td>\n<td>223<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Innovate: High Economic Impact<\/td>\n<td>132<\/td>\n<td>346<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td rowspan=\"4\">July 9, 2026<\/td>\n<td>Care: Childcare<\/td>\n<td>108<\/td>\n<td>91<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Care: Health<\/td>\n<td>96<\/td>\n<td>116<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Care: Veterinary Care<\/td>\n<td>88<\/td>\n<td>&lt;5<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Build: Construction Trades<\/td>\n<td>97<\/td>\n<td>136<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td rowspan=\"2\">June 18, 2026<\/td>\n<td>Innovate: High Economic Impact<\/td>\n<td>N\/A<\/td>\n<td>130<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Innovate: High Economic Impact<\/td>\n<td>136<\/td>\n<td>149<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td rowspan=\"4\">June 02, 2026<\/td>\n<td>Care: Childcare<\/td>\n<td>111<\/td>\n<td>91<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Care: Health<\/td>\n<td>100<\/td>\n<td>117<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Care: Veterinary Care<\/td>\n<td>92<\/td>\n<td>6<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Build: Construction Trades<\/td>\n<td>101<\/td>\n<td>128<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td rowspan=\"2\">May 14, 2026<\/td>\n<td>Innovate: High Economic Impact<\/td>\n<td>N\/A<\/td>\n<td>225<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Innovate: High Economic Impact<\/td>\n<td>135<\/td>\n<td>212<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td rowspan=\"4\">May 06, 2026<\/td>\n<td>Care: Childcare<\/td>\n<td>115<\/td>\n<td>86<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Care: Health<\/td>\n<td>108<\/td>\n<td>117<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Care: Veterinary Care<\/td>\n<td>100<\/td>\n<td>9<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Build: Construction Trades<\/td>\n<td>108<\/td>\n<td>121<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td rowspan=\"2\">April 22, 2026<\/td>\n<td>Innovate: High Economic Impact<\/td>\n<td>N\/A<\/td>\n<td>252<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Innovate: High Economic Impact<\/td>\n<td>138<\/td>\n<td>232<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td rowspan=\"2\">February 11, 2026<\/td>\n<td>Innovate: High Economic Impact<\/td>\n<td>N\/A<\/td>\n<td>195<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Innovate: High Economic Impact<\/td>\n<td>135<\/td>\n<td>265<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td rowspan=\"2\">February 04, 2026<\/td>\n<td>Innovate: High Economic Impact<\/td>\n<td>N\/A<\/td>\n<td>206<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Innovate: High Economic Impact<\/td>\n<td>138<\/td>\n<td>223<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<h2>What Should Applicants Do Next?<\/h2>\n<p>If you are working in a cleaning or security role for a BC health authority in a rural\/remote community, the first step is to confirm with your employer whether they plan to nominate you. Timing is important, as these specific draws are not held on a fixed schedule. If you are fully ready when your employer decides to move forward, you will be able to avoid missing an invitation round.<\/p>\n<p>It is also important to keep your documentation, your language test results, and any required provincial criteria up to date. Although a provincial nomination can significantly strengthen your route to permanent residence, the process has certain requirements, deadlines, and documentation which must be carefully fulfilled.<\/p>\n<p>Currently, 80% of <b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nationwidevisas.com\/canada-immigration\/british-columbia-provincial-nominee-program\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">British Columbia PNP<\/a><\/b> applications are processed within 9\u201312 months, making it one of the more efficient immigration streams in Canada.<\/p>\n<p><b>Subscribe for FREE and stay updated<br \/>with the latest Canada Immigration News!<\/b><\/p>\n<p class=\"text-muted\"><small>Source: welcomebc.ca<\/small><\/p>\n<p class=\"mt-5 tags\"><span class=\"text-muted mr-2\"><br \/>\n                                    Tags:<\/span><br \/>\n                                <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cictimes.com\/tag\/british-columbia-latest-draw\"><span class=\"badge badge-secondary\">British Columbia latest draw<\/span><\/a>  <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cictimes.com\/tag\/british-columbia-pnp\"><span class=\"badge badge-secondary\">British Columbia PNP<\/span><\/a>  <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cictimes.com\/tag\/british-columbia-provincial-nominee-program\"><span class=\"badge badge-secondary\">British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program<\/span><\/a>  <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cictimes.com\/tag\/bc-pnp-latest-draw\"><span class=\"badge badge-secondary\">BC PNP latest draw<\/span><\/a>  <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cictimes.com\/tag\/bc-pnp-next-draw\"><span class=\"badge badge-secondary\">BC PNP next draw<\/span><\/a>  <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cictimes.com\/tag\/british-columbia-skills-immigration\"><span class=\"badge badge-secondary\">British Columbia Skills Immigration<\/span><\/a>  <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cictimes.com\/tag\/british-columbia-entrepreneur-draw\"><span class=\"badge badge-secondary\">British Columbia Entrepreneur Draw<\/span><\/a>  <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cictimes.com\/tag\/british-columbia-pnp-draw\"><span class=\"badge badge-secondary\">British Columbia PNP Draw<\/span><\/a>  <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cictimes.com\/tag\/canada-immigration-news\"><span class=\"badge badge-secondary\">Canada Immigration News<\/span><\/a>                            <\/p><p>This <a target='_blank'  href=\"https:\/\/www.cictimes.com\/british-columbia-pnp-draw-issues-33-invitations-through-health-support-initiative\">post<\/a> was originally published on <a target='_blank'  href=\"https:\/\/www.cictimes.com\/\">this site<\/a><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>British Columbia has conducted its second Skills Immigration draw of September 2026 under the BC PNP, inviting 33 candidates to apply for permanent residence (PR). This latest draw reflects the province&#8217;s renewed focus on Temporary Rural\/Remote Health Support Initiative and comes amid newly imposed application limits for the year.Book a Free ConsultationBC PNP Latest Draw &#8211; ResultsThe latest BC PNP draw was held on September 17, 2026. A total of 33 invitations through temporary rural\/remote health support initiative were issued under the skilled immigration stream.  DateITA typeNumber of invitations  September 17, 2026 Temporary Rural\/Remote Health Support Initiative33  Importantly, invitations were only sent to candidates who had submitted qualified registrations before the draw date. Those who receive an invitation now have 30 days to submit a complete application for permanent residency to the BC PNP. 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