British Columbia Entrepreneur Immigration is a category of immigration streams contained within the British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BC PNP), a Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) operated by the province of British Columbia. The BC Entrepreneur immigration streams target foreign nationals with demonstrated experience owning and operating businesses who wish to invest their finances and expertise in business opportunities in the province of British Columbia.
Candidates for BC Entrepreneur immigration are required to purchase a new or existing business in BC and become involved in the active day-to-day management of the BC operation. The entrepreneurial streams offer opportunities for wealthy individuals with business management experience, as well as wealthy foreign-owned companies who wish to expand the reach of their enterprise into British Columbia. Successful applicants will eventually receive a provincial nomination by the province of BC which will support applications for Canadian permanent residence. The three streams contained within British Columbia Entrepreneur Immigration are:
The British Columbia Entrepreneur stream targets experienced business owners and managers who wish to live in British Columbia permanently. Applicants must demonstrate management experience as well as significant personal net worth. Successful applicants will be required to invest in the purchase and management of a new or existing BC business. After proving the successful operation of a BC business, the applicant becomes eligible for Canadian permanent residence.
The BC Entrepreneur Regional Pilot Stream of the BC PNP is for experienced entrepreneurs who want to invest in and manage a business in British Columbia. Applicants must be referred by one of the program’s participating communities in BC.
British Columbia Strategic Projects targets successful foreign-owned companies who wish to establish a new branch or operation in BC. Companies must prove their ability to generate significant annual revenue alongside the management of large staff teams. Successful companies will be required to transfer key staff to BC to manage their new proposed operation. After proving the successful operation of their BC enterprise, these key staff members become eligible for Canadian permanent residence.
The British Columbia Entrepreneur Immigration stream uses the following points-grid to rank candidates who have registered profiles. Only those candidates with the most competitive scores will be invited to apply to the program. Please note that the BC Entrepreneur Regional Pilot uses a separate ranking system.
Canadian work experience, business experience, or studies from within Canada for at least 12 months