BC PNP Entrepreneur Immigration to British Columbia, Canada
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What is BC PNP Entrepreneur Immigration?
- BC PNP Entrepreneur Immigration is a Canadian immigration pathway under the British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BC PNP) for business owners and senior managers who want to invest in, start or acquire a business in British Columbia.
- You must run the business in BC yourself to qualify for a provincial nomination and move toward Canadian permanent residence.
- Your spouse and children under 22 can be included in your application.
- A minimum investment of C$200,000.
- British Columbia offers a milder climate than much of Canada, a convenient location for trade with the United States, and large, well-established immigrant communities.
Benefits of British Columbia entrepreneur immigration
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Your whole family moves to BC
You, your spouse and your dependent children can live, study and work in British Columbia during the work permit stage.
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Your children study in Canada
Your children can attend public school free of charge through high school; once your family holds permanent residence, they can attend university at domestic tuition rates.
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A pathway to permanent residence
Once you have fulfilled your investment commitment, operated the business and met the provincial requirements, your family can apply for Canadian permanent residence.
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A pathway to Canadian citizenship
After obtaining permanent residence (PR) and meeting the residency, tax, language and background requirements, your family can consider applying for Canadian citizenship.
Key advantages
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A dynamic provincial economy
BC is one of Canada's most dynamic provincial economies, well positioned for business and international trade.
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Large immigrant communities
British Columbia is home to large, well-established immigrant communities, particularly in and around Vancouver.
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No deposit required
You do not need to place a deposit with the province to take part in the program.
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Investment from C$200,000
This applies to the BC PNP Base stream and requires an investment in an eligible business.
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No immediate profitability requirement
The business must be actively operating and create the jobs you committed to; profitability depends on your business model and market conditions.
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Create at least 1 job
Your business must create at least 1 full-time job for a Canadian citizen or permanent resident.
BC PNP entrepreneur requirements
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You are a business owner or senior manager
- At least 3 years of experience as an active business owner-manager with at least 10% ownership within the past 10 years, or at least 4 years of experience as a senior manager within the past 10 years.
- Personal net worth of at least C$600,000.
- At least 1 year of post-secondary education, or experience owning and operating a business with 100% ownership, as set out in the program requirements.
- English or French at Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) 4, roughly equivalent to IELTS General Training 4.0.
- Satisfactory security, background and medical checks.
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Investment requirements
- Invest at least C$200,000 in a business in BC.
- Start a new eligible business or acquire an existing one.
- Present a viable business plan that delivers economic benefits to the province.
- Actively manage the business in BC yourself.
- Create at least 1 full-time job for a Canadian citizen or permanent resident.
The BC PNP entrepreneur application process
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Eligibility assessment and application preparation
We assess your eligibility, assets, management experience, English proficiency and overall fit with the program.
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Exploratory visit to British Columbia
You make an exploratory visit to BC to assess the business environment, the market and investment opportunities in the province.
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Submit your registration (EOI)
You register online for BC PNP Entrepreneur Immigration by submitting an expression of interest (EOI).
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Receive an Invitation to Apply (ITA) and submit your application
Once you are invited to apply, you submit your complete application to the province.
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Provincial interview
You attend an interview with the BC PNP if requested.
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Sign the performance agreement and apply for a work permit
Once your application is approved, you sign a performance agreement with the province and apply for a work permit.
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Move to Canada to invest and run your business
You receive your work permit, move to BC, make your investment, run the business and fulfill your commitments to the province.
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Submit your final report and request provincial nomination
Once you have met the investment, business operation and residency requirements, you submit your final report to request provincial nomination.
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Apply for permanent residence
Once nominated, you apply for permanent residence (PR) with Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC).
Frequently asked questions about BC PNP Entrepreneur Immigration
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