British Columbia Nominee Program - Entrepreneur Immigration Regional Stream

Regional stream is an immigration pathway for individuals who are looking to start a new business outside the Metro Vancouver Regional District, wishing to make a participating B.C. community their home.

Must establish an eligible new business aligned with the economic development priorities of the referring host community

Must create at least one new full-time job for a Canadian citizen or permanent resident

Must have a personal net worth of at least $300,000 CAD

Must make an eligible personal investment of at least $100,000 CAD in the business

Must establish an eligible new business aligned with the economic development priorities of the referring host community

Must create at least one new full-time job for a Canadian citizen or permanent resident

This will enable you and your dependents to move to B.C.

Find the right community Request for a community referral Develop a business proposal Register online Wait for an invitation to apply Submit your BC PNP application Apply for a work permit Wait for your nomination decision Submit your IRCC application

after receiving a Letter of Support, you have up to 90 days to submit your work permit application to IRCC, and must arrive in B.C. within 12 months of receiving your work permit.

Once you arrive in B.C., you will have up to 20 months to implement your plan, actively manage your business, and meet the performance expectations outlined in your signed Performance Agreement.

you will be asked to submit a final report to the BC PNP between 18 to 20 months after your arrival.

If the BC PNP is satisfied that you have met the terms and conditions of your Agreement, you will be asked to sign a Conditions of Nomination Declaration.

After you sign the Declaration, you will be issued a Confirmation of Nomination as a provincial nominee. This will allow you to submit a permanent residence application to IRCC under the Provincial Nominee Class.