Care, Build, and Innovate
Since April 2026, every Skills Immigration candidate is classified into one of three pillars. Pick yours to see categories, 2026 score ranges, and how to score your profile.
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Care
The Care pillar covers health, childcare (ECE), education and veterinary occupations. 2026 score minimums ranged from 68 (Education) to 115 (Childcare), plus a one-off 50-point rural & remote health round.
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Build
The Build pillar covers nine priority certified construction trades. The 2026 score minimum ranged from 88 to 121 across rounds.
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Innovate
The Innovate pillar covers high economic impact occupations across all sectors, including tech (there's no separate BC tech stream anymore). It has two invitation paths: a score route (132–138 in 2026) and a wage route with no minimum score at all ($55–70/hr).
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