British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BCPNP) - Business Category

Overview.

The British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program offers an excellent immigration process for qualified candidates wishing to permanently settle in B.C.

The BCPNP Business category is aimed at high net worth individuals who wish to invest and operate a business in British Columbia and eventually settle in the province. The streams include:

  • Entrepreneur Immigration
  • Entrepreneur Immigration – Regional Pilot
  • Strategic Projects

Mandatory Requirements

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As the province establishes nomination targets for the program, priority is given to candidates demonstrating the highest potential under a scoring system, to create a successful business and to contribute significant economic benefits to the province.

The Entrepreneur immigration stream targets senior managers or business owners who wish to invest in British Columbia businesses.

The Eligibility Requirements

  • The personal net worth of minimum $600,000, legally obtained.
  • Invest minimum $200,000 in an eligible new business or to purchase and improve an existing business in BC.
  • Create at least one new full-time job in your business for a Canadian citizen or a permanent resident.
  • Canadian Language Benchmark Level 4 In English or French in each of the four competencies: listening, speaking, reading and writing, BY THE TIME OF NOMINATION.
  • Suitable business and/or management experience.
  • Have, or be eligible for, legal temporary immigration status in Canada.
  • Have been lawfully admitted to the country where you currently reside.

The Application Process

  1. Step 1. Registration
  2. Step 2. Invitation
  3. Step 3. Net Worth Review
  4. Step 4. Application
  5. Step 5. Building the Business
  6. Step 6. Nomination for Permanent Residence