British Columbia PNP
BC PNP Entrepreneur Immigration
BC PNP Entrepreneur Immigration (EI)
BC PNP Entrepreneur Immigration (EI) is for experienced entrepreneurs who are ready to invest in and actively manage a business in B.C. If approved as a provincial nominee, you and your dependent family members can apply to Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) to become permanent residents of Canada in the Provincial Nominee class.
EI streams
Base
Intended for experienced entrepreneurs who intend to establish new businesses or take over and grow existing businesses in B.C.
Regional
Working with regional communities, this stream is intended to attract entrepreneurs to participating regional communities to establish new businesses that align with the communities’ economic development priorities.
Strategic Projects
for foreign corporations that intend to establish a subsidiary or branch office in B.C. that strategically aligns with their core business.
Base Stream Eligibility
Personal Requirements
- Minimum personal net worth of CAD$600,000
- Business and/or management experience (or a 2-year post-secondary diploma if lacking business experience)
- Basic English or French proficiency (CLB 4 or higher)
- Legal admission status in the country of residence
- Eligibility for Canadian immigration
Business, Job and Investment Requirements
- Establish an eligible new business or buy and improve an existing business
- Make an eligible personal investment of at least CAD$200,000 in the business
- Create at least one new full-time job for a Canadian citizen or permanent resident
Process
Regional Stream Eligibility
Key Features
- Communities play an active role in selecting and supporting entrepreneurs.
- Applicants must visit the community before applying.
- A community referral is required to proceed with registration.
Eligibility Requirements
- Establish a new business aligned with community priorities.
- Have a personal net worth of at least CAD$300,000.
- Invest a minimum of CAD$100,000.
- Create at least one new full-time job.
- Demonstrate business/management experience.
- CLB 4 in English or French.
Strategic Projects Eligibility
Requirements
- Minimum investment of CAD$500,000.
- Establish a new business or expand an existing one.
- Create at least three full-time jobs per key staff member.
Application Steps
- Conduct an exploratory visit to assess opportunities.
- Discuss the proposal with BC PNP.
- Register and submit company details.
- Receive an ITA and submit a full application.
- Obtain work permits and start operations in B.C.
- Apply for permanent residence after meeting performance conditions.
Ready to invest in British Columbia?
Excellent opportunity for international entrepreneurs to start businesses in British Columbia and gain permanent residence.