The Entrepreneur Immigration stream of the BC Provincial Nominee Program (BC PNP) offers experienced entrepreneurs a path to immigrate to Canada and settle in British Columbia.
Two Program Options:
1. Entrepreneur Immigration – Base Category
For established entrepreneurs with higher investment capacity
2. Entrepreneur Immigration – Regional Pilot
For entrepreneurs interested in regional communities
Base Category Program
Personal Requirements
- 1English/French proficiency (CLB level 4 or higher)
- 2Minimum personal net worth of CAD$600,000
- 3Business and/or management experience
- 4Eligible immigration status in Canada
Business Requirements
- 1Establish new business or purchase and improve existing business
- 2Minimum personal investment of CAD$200,000
- 3Create at least one new full-time job for Canadian citizen or permanent resident
Regional Pilot Program
Focused on attracting entrepreneurs to establish businesses in regional communities outside urban areas.
Key Features
- Lower investment requirements than Base Category
- Community involvement and support
- Priority processing for applications
- Dedicated community concierge service
Benefits
- Lower personal net worth requirement
- Smaller investment amount needed
- Community support for business establishment
- Faster application processing
Application Process Overview
Research
Explore BC's economy and business opportunities
Registration
Create profile in BCPNP Online system ($300 fee)
Scoring
Receive points based on business concept and experience
Invitation
Highest-scoring applicants invited to apply
Application
Submit complete application ($3,500 fee)
Approval
Receive work permit support letter
Implementation
Establish business in BC
Nomination
Apply for provincial nomination after meeting requirements
PR Application
Apply for permanent residence
Processing Time: Most applications processed within 3-4 months after submission
How We Can Help You
Start Your BC Business Immigration Journey
Our experienced consultants specialize in BC PNP Entrepreneur Immigration programs and can guide you through every step of the process.
