The Entrepreneur Immigration stream of the BC Provincial Nominee Program (BC PNP) is a path to immigrate to Canada and settle in B.C. for experienced entrepreneurs who can support innovation and economic growth in the province.
There are two pathways:
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Base Category Program
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Regional Pilot Program
BC PNP Entrepreneur Stream application is a two-stage process.
Stage 1: submit application ---->Temporary Work Permit
Stage 2: Implement business plan----> Permenant Residence
British Columbia PNP
Entrepreneur
Eligibility
Application Process
Base Category
01/ Language requirement:
Work Permit: No requirement
Permanent Residency: at least CLB 4 ( IELTS: Listening 4.5/Speaking 4/Writing 4/Reading 3.5).
02/ Education
obtained a post-secondary credential, OR, experience as an active business owner-manager for at least three of the last five years with 100% ownership in the business.
03/ Personal Net Worth
at least CAD $600,000.
04/ Experience
within the last 10 years:
3+ years of experience as an active business owner-manager
OR
4+ years of experience as a senior manager
OR
a combination of 1+ years of experience as an active business owner-manager and 2+ years of experience as a senior manager.
05/ Investment
Minimum CAD$200,000
06/ Ownership Percentage
at least one-third(33.33%)
07/ Job Creation
The business must create at least one full-time job for a permanent resident or citizen of Canada. The one full-time job cannot include you, your spouse or common-law partner, your dependent children, and/or other family members.
08/ Location
Anywhere in British Columbia.
09/ Business Proposal
Establish a new business or purchase an existing business in British Columbia.
10/ Exploratory visit
No requirement.
11/ Minimum time to operate the company
18 months after issuance of a work permit.
Regional Pilot
01/ Language requirement:
Work Permit: at least CLB 4 ( IELTS: Listening 4.5/Speaking 4/Writing 4/Reading 3.5).
02/ Education
obtained a post-secondary credential, OR, experience as an active business owner-manager for at least three of the last five years with 100% ownership in the business.
03/ Personal Net Worth
at least CAD $300,000.
04/ Experience
within the last 10 years:
3+ years of experience as an active business owner-manager
OR
4+ years of experience as a senior manager
OR
a combination of 1+ years of experience as an active business owner-manager and 2+ years of experience as a senior manager.
05/ Investment
Minimum CAD$100,00
06/ Ownership Percentage
at least one-third(50%)
07/ Job Creation
The business must create at least one full-time job for a permanent resident or citizen of Canada. The one full-time job cannot include you, your spouse or common-law partner, your dependent children, and/or other family members.
08/ Location
Participating communities.
09/ Business Proposal
Establish a new business in British Columbia and be referred by an enrolled community.
10/ Exploratory visit
You must engage and visit an enrolled community for support before registering.
11/ Minimum time to operate the company
12 months after issuance of a work permit.
Application Process - Base Category
5 business days exploratory visit
(optional but gain additional points)
Prepare Business Concept
Submit EOI
1-2 months
Receive ITA
Submit Full Application
Receive Work permit support letter
Apply for Work Permit
Receive Work Permit
120 days
3-4 months
1 months
2 months
Arrive B.C. within 12 months from the date of the work permit support letter
Implement the business plan
Submit the final report
Receive confirmation of the nomination
Apply for Permanent Residency
2 months
20 months
2 months
1 month
Receive Permanent Residency
12 months
Application Process - Regional Pilot
Prepare a business proposal
Conduct an exploratory visits to the community
1-2 months
Obtain a referral from the community
Submit EOI
1 month
Submit full application
120 days
Receive Work Permit support letter
3-4 months
Receive ITA
Arrive in B.C. within 12 months from the date of work permit support letter
Implement the business in the community
Submit a final report
Receive confirmation of the nomination
Apply for Permanent Residency
Receive Permanent Residency
2 months
12-20 months
12 months
1 month
12 months