PNP British Columbia
BC operates three business streams:
- Entrepreneur Immigration
- Entrepreneur Immigration – Regional Pilot
- Entrepreneur Immigration – Strategic Projects
| Program | BC PNP Entrepreneur Immigration |
|---|---|
Program Minimum Net Worth | BC PNP Entrepreneur Immigration CAD $600,000 |
Program Minimum Investment | BC PNP Entrepreneur Immigration CAD $200,000 OR CAD $400,000 if proposing a Key Staff Member |
Program Experience | BC PNP Entrepreneur Immigration 3 + years of business ownership or management experience OR 4 + years of senior management experience OR 1+ year of business ownership & management experience and 2+ years of senior management experience within the last 10 years. |
Program EOI System | BC PNP Entrepreneur Immigration Yes (province publishes info on previous draws) |
Program Managerial Role | BC PNP Entrepreneur Immigration Required |
Program Business Plan | BC PNP Entrepreneur Immigration Required |
Program Exploratory Visit | BC PNP Entrepreneur Immigration Recommended |
Program Interview | BC PNP Entrepreneur Immigration Upon request of BC PNP |
Program Refundable Deposit | BC PNP Entrepreneur Immigration Not required |
Program PR/Work permit | BC PNP Entrepreneur Immigration 2-year work period before Letter of Acceptance to apply for Permanent Residence (PR); PR contingent on implementation of the business proposal |
Program Additional Requirements | BC PNP Entrepreneur Immigration Create at least one permanent, full-time job for a Canadian citizen or permanent resident with the proposed business |
| Program | BC PNP Entrepreneur Immigration — Regional Pilot (open March 2019) |
|---|---|
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Minimum Net Worth |
BC PNP Entrepreneur Immigration — Regional Pilot (open March 2019)
CAD $300,000 |
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Program
Minimum Investment |
BC PNP Entrepreneur Immigration — Regional Pilot (open March 2019)
CAD $100,000 |
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Program
Experience |
BC PNP Entrepreneur Immigration — Regional Pilot (open March 2019)
3 + years of business ownership or management experience OR 4 + years of senior management experience OR 1+ year of business ownership & management experience and 2+ years of senior management experience within the last 5 years. |
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Program
EOI System |
BC PNP Entrepreneur Immigration — Regional Pilot (open March 2019)
Yes (province publishes info on previous draws) |
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Program
Managerial Role |
BC PNP Entrepreneur Immigration — Regional Pilot (open March 2019)
Required |
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Program
Business Plan |
BC PNP Entrepreneur Immigration — Regional Pilot (open March 2019)
Required |
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Program
Exploratory Visit |
BC PNP Entrepreneur Immigration — Regional Pilot (open March 2019)
Required |
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Program
Interview |
BC PNP Entrepreneur Immigration — Regional Pilot (open March 2019)
Upon request of BC PNP |
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Program
Refundable Deposit |
BC PNP Entrepreneur Immigration — Regional Pilot (open March 2019)
Not required |
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Program
PR/Work permit |
BC PNP Entrepreneur Immigration — Regional Pilot (open March 2019)
Minimum 12-month work permit period before nomination; PR contingent on implementation of the business proposal |
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Program
Additional Requirements |
BC PNP Entrepreneur Immigration — Regional Pilot (open March 2019)
Create at least one permanent, full-time job for a Canadian citizen or permanent resident with the proposed business |
B.C. Entrepreneur Immigration – Strategic Projects
The B.C. Entrepreneur Immigration – Strategic Projects stream assists foreign-controlled companies establishing an eligible business in B.C. with the timely entry of foreign key managerial, professional or technical staff who intend to become permanent residents of Canada and settle in B.C.
Company Requirements
Make a minimum equity investment of $500,000 to establish or purchase and expand an eligible business in B.C.
Create at least three new jobs for Canadian citizens or permanent residents for each foreign key staff member proposed (to a maximum of five key staff).
Establish or purchase and expand a company in B.C.