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BC PNP Entrepreneur draw October 20, 2026: minimum score 118

The British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BC PNP) held an Entrepreneur Immigration round on October 20, 2026. The minimum score was 118 for both the Base stream and the Regional stream.

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Key takeaways

  • The BC PNP held an Entrepreneur Immigration round on October 20, 2026
  • Base stream: minimum score 118, 10 invitations
  • Regional stream: minimum score 118, fewer than 5 invitations
  • The previous Entrepreneur round was September 22, 2026, with a minimum score of 119
  • BC’s page shows no new Skills Immigration round since October 15

The October 20 round

BC lists the result in its invitations to apply table. The page shows “Last updated: October 20, 2026”.

StreamMinimum scoreInvitations
Base11810
Regional118fewer than 5

BC lists the Regional number as “<5”. It does not give an exact number. An invitation to apply (ITA) lets a candidate submit a nomination application. It is not a nomination and it is not permanent residence.

How it compares with the previous round

DateStreamMinimum scoreInvitations
October 20Base11810
October 20Regional118fewer than 5
September 22Base11910
September 22Regional119fewer than 5

The minimum score was 1 point lower than on September 22 for both streams.

How BC issues invitations

BC says invitations to apply are issued to both Skills Immigration and Entrepreneur Immigration registrants. BC also says invitations are issued to qualified registrations received before the date of the draw.

BC’s table does not give a total number of invitations, a score breakdown or occupation details for Entrepreneur rounds.

What this means for you

  • You have an Entrepreneur Immigration registration with BC: check your email and your BC account for an invitation.
  • You are a skilled worker: this round does not apply to you. BC’s table shows its latest Skills Immigration round was on October 15, 2026.

Entrepreneur rounds are for business owners and are relevant to few readers. A minimum score of 118 applies to this round only. Scores change from round to round.

What to do next

  1. Read the BC PNP table for the latest rounds.
  2. Check that your registration information is accurate.
  3. See our PNP draws page and our guide to the Provincial Nominee Program.

Frequently asked questions

What was the minimum score in the BC PNP Entrepreneur draw on October 20, 2026?

118 for both the Base stream and the Regional stream.

How many invitations did BC issue?

10 for the Base stream and fewer than 5 for the Regional stream. BC does not give an exact Regional number.

When was the previous Entrepreneur round?

September 22, 2026. The minimum score was 119 for both streams.

Was there a Skills Immigration round on October 20?

BC’s table shows no Skills Immigration round after October 15, 2026.

Sources

Facts as provided in our research brief dated October 21, 2026.

This is general information, not legal or immigration advice. For your situation, consult a licensed immigration consultant (RCIC) or lawyer.

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