British Columbia has once again turned to its entrepreneur pathway to attract business talent, issuing 10 invitations through the province’s eighth Entrepreneur Immigration selection round of the year. This latest BC PNP entrepreneur immigration draw, held July 28, 2026, distributed all invitations exclusively through the Base Stream, at a minimum score of 117.
Those invited now have the opportunity to apply for provincial nomination toward Canadian permanent residence, provided they meet the province’s full application requirements within the standard window.
Quick Highlights : BC PNP Entrepreneur Immigration Draw
- The July 28 BC PNP entrepreneur immigration draw issued 10 invitations exclusively through the Base Stream
- The minimum score for this round was 117 out of a possible 200
- This was the province’s eighth Entrepreneur Immigration selection round of 2026
- Only three draws this year have invited exclusively Base Stream candidates, with this being one of them
- British Columbia has issued at least 88 invitations through Entrepreneur Immigration in 2026
- Combined with Skills Immigration, the province has issued at least 3,824 total invitations to apply in 2026
- This draw followed a separate Skills Immigration selection targeting the new Temporary Rural/Remote Health Support Initiative
Full Results of the July 28 BC PNP Entrepreneur Immigration Draw
This latest round issued invitations exclusively through the Base Stream, distinguishing it from many earlier 2026 rounds that split invitations between Base and Regional Stream candidates.
| Date of Draw | Entrepreneur Immigration Stream | Invitations | Minimum Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| July 28 | Base | 10 | 117 |
| June 30 | Base | 14 | 118 |
| June 30 | Regional | Fewer than 5 | 113 |
| June 2 | Base | 15 | 117 |
| June 2 | Regional | Fewer than 5 | 117 |
| May 5 | Base | 8 | 115 |
| May 5 | Regional | Fewer than 5 | 115 |
| April 14 | Base | 14 | 115 |
| March 10 | Base | 7 | 117 |
| March 10 | Regional | Fewer than 5 | 129 |
| February 10 | Base | 13 | 121 |
| February 10 | Regional | Fewer than 5 | 105 |
| January 13 | Base | 7 | 115 |
Across all 13 entrepreneur-focused draws conducted so far in 2026, eight have been held under the Base Stream and the remaining five under the Regional Stream. This latest BC PNP entrepreneur immigration draw is only the third round this year to invite exclusively Base Stream candidates, with no accompanying Regional Stream selection issued on the same date.
CRS Score Trends Throughout the Year
Over the course of 2026, Base Stream cutoff scores in the BC PNP entrepreneur immigration draw series have ranged between 115 and 121—a relatively narrow band suggesting consistent, moderate competition among registered candidates throughout the year. The July 28 round’s cutoff of 117 sits comfortably within this established range, neither representing a particularly high nor low bar compared to earlier 2026 rounds.
British Columbia’s Total 2026 Entrepreneur Immigration Activity
As of this latest round, British Columbia has issued no fewer than 88 invitations to apply for provincial nomination through its Entrepreneur Immigration category in 2026. When combined with invitations issued through the province’s separate Skills Immigration category, British Columbia has issued at least 3,824 total invitations to apply for provincial nomination so far this year—reflecting the considerably larger volume the Skills Immigration category typically generates compared to the more specialized entrepreneur pathway.
What Preceded This Draw
Notably, this BC PNP entrepreneur immigration draw came on the heels of a separate, targeted Skills Immigration selection in which British Columbia issued its first-ever invitations under the new Temporary Rural/Remote Health Support Initiative, specifically targeting health authority cleaners and security personnel. This sequencing illustrates the breadth of British Columbia’s current provincial nomination activity, spanning both highly specialized entrepreneur pathways and newly introduced occupation-specific initiatives within the same short window.
Understanding BC’s Two Entrepreneur Streams
British Columbia’s Entrepreneur Immigration category is divided into two distinct pathways, each with meaningfully different eligibility requirements.
| Criteria | Base Stream | Regional Stream |
|---|---|---|
| Business type | Launch a new business or take over and grow an existing one | Launch a new business outside the Metro Vancouver Regional District |
| Business experience | 3 years as a business owner-manager in the last 10 years | 3 years as a business owner-manager in the last 5 years |
| Education | Post-secondary credential | Post-secondary credential |
| Minimum language proficiency | CLB 4 | CLB 4 |
| Minimum personal net worth | $600,000 | $300,000 |
| Minimum investment | $200,000 | $100,000 |
| Minimum ownership | 31.33% | 51% |
| Community referral required | No | Yes |
| Exploratory visit required | No | Yes |
| Minimum registration score | 115/200 | 105/200 |
| Co-applicant registration permitted | Yes | No |
Applicants without a post-secondary credential can still qualify under either stream by demonstrating full (100%) ownership and active management of a business for at least three of the past five years.
The July 28 BC PNP entrepreneur immigration draw’s exclusive focus on Base Stream candidates reflects that pathway’s broader accessibility for candidates planning to establish or take over a business anywhere in British Columbia, without the additional community referral and exploratory visit requirements imposed on Regional Stream applicants.
The Path From Invitation to Permanent Residence
Both streams within the BC PNP entrepreneur immigration draw system follow largely the same overall pathway to permanent residence, with two additional steps required specifically for Regional Stream candidates before the shared process begins.
For Regional Stream applicants only:
- Identify a participating community well suited to the proposed business
- Conduct an exploratory visit and obtain a referral from the selected community
For both Base Stream and Regional Stream applicants:
- Prepare a detailed business proposal
- Register with the BCPNP and receive a score based on human capital and economic factors
- Await an invitation to apply in a future draw
- Submit a complete provincial nomination application within four months of receiving an invitation
- If approved, apply to the federal government for a work permit
- Establish and actively operate the business in British Columbia
- Receive a provincial nomination once program conditions are satisfied
With a provincial nomination in hand, candidates can then submit their application for permanent residence directly to Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada.
What This Draw Means for Prospective Entrepreneur Candidates
The relatively modest invitation count of 10 in this BC PNP entrepreneur immigration draw is consistent with the category’s overall scale throughout 2026, where individual rounds have typically issued between 7 and 15 Base Stream invitations. This confirms the Entrepreneur Immigration category remains a genuinely selective, lower-volume pathway compared to Skills Immigration, appropriate given the significant financial thresholds and business experience requirements involved.
Candidates considering the Base Stream should aim for a registration score comfortably above the 115–121 range observed throughout 2026, while those considering the Regional Stream should factor in the additional community referral and exploratory visit steps into their overall application timeline.
Key Takeaways On BC PNP Entrepreneur Immigration Draw
This latest BC PNP entrepreneur immigration draw, issuing 10 invitations exclusively through the Base Stream at a minimum score of 117, reflects British Columbia’s continued, steady commitment to attracting business owners and investors throughout 2026. With 13 entrepreneur-focused draws held so far this year and cutoff scores holding within a consistent 115–121 range for the Base Stream, prospective candidates should prepare a strong registration profile and understand the meaningful eligibility differences between the Base and Regional streams before applying.
FAQs : BC PNP Entrepreneur Immigration Draw
How many invitations were issued in the July 28 BC PNP entrepreneur immigration draw?
The draw issued 10 invitations exclusively through the Base Stream, at a minimum score of 117.
How many entrepreneur draws has British Columbia held in 2026?
This was the province’s eighth Entrepreneur Immigration selection round of 2026, part of 13 total entrepreneur-focused draws—eight under the Base Stream and five under the Regional Stream.
What is the minimum score range for the Base Stream in 2026?
Base Stream cutoff scores have ranged between 115 and 121 throughout 2026, with this latest round’s cutoff of 117 sitting within that established range.
What is the main difference between the Base Stream and Regional Stream?
The Base Stream allows candidates to launch or take over a business anywhere in British Columbia with higher financial thresholds ($600,000 net worth), while the Regional Stream requires establishing the business outside Metro Vancouver, has lower thresholds ($300,000 net worth), but requires a community referral and exploratory visit.
How many total invitations has British Columbia issued in 2026?
Combining Entrepreneur Immigration and Skills Immigration categories, British Columbia has issued at least 3,824 total invitations to apply for provincial nomination in 2026 as of this draw.
Source : CIC News
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