British Columbia lowers passing scores for specialists in four industries
The province conducted its third consecutive sector-specific draw, expanding access to the immigration program.
On July 9, 2026, British Columbia held its third sector-specific draw in recent months under the provincial immigration program. Invitations to apply were once again sent to professionals in four sectors: construction, healthcare, early childhood education, and veterinary care.
Construction Industry
The construction sector once again led in the number of invitations: 136 candidates with a minimum score of 97. This is the highest number among all four categories. Compared to previous draws, the number of invitations has been steadily growing (121 in May, 128 in June, 136 in July), while the minimum score continues to drop (108, 101, 97). The draw covers all priority construction occupations, including workers with apprenticeships registered in the provincial registry.
Healthcare
Healthcare professionals received 116 invitations with a minimum score of 96. The number of invitations has remained virtually unchanged across three draws (117, 117, 116), while the minimum score has consistently decreased: from 108 in the May draw to 100 in June and down to 96 in July.
Early Childhood Education
Early childhood educators received 91 invitations with a minimum score of 108. The number of invitations in this category has stabilized at 91 (up from 86 in May), while the threshold has dropped from 115 to 108 over three draws.
Veterinary Care
The veterinary category issued fewer than 5 invitations with a minimum score of 88. This category includes animal health professionals and veterinary technicians with valid professional certification. The number of invitations in this sector is small and continues to decline: 9 in May, 6 in June, and fewer than 5 in July.
Overall Trend
Across three consecutive sector-specific draws (May 6, June 2, and July 9), there's a clear trend: minimum scores are dropping in all four categories without exception. This shows that the province is expanding access to the program for professionals in priority occupations. The most significant growth in invitations is seen in the construction industry, reflecting British Columbia's high demand for workers in this sector.
If you work in one of the priority occupations and are planning to immigrate to Canada, we recommend booking a consultation with a licensed immigration consultant to assess your chances.
Keep track of the draw history in British Columbia so you don't miss new immigration opportunities.
