British Columbia Nominee Program - Entrepreneur Immigration Strategic Projects Stream

Businesses (foreign corporations) that wish to establish their operations in the province can apply to the program’s Strategic Projects stream. The Strategic Projects stream offers a pathway to permanent residency for current employees of foreign corporations wishing to operate in British Columbia.

Must demonstrate investment readiness and capacity for international expansion into B.C.

Must demonstrate that the business is well-established and is in good financial standing

Must create at least three new full-time job for a Canadian citizen or permanent resident for each key staff member proposed, up to a maximum of five

Must make a minimum equity investment of at least $500,000 CAD directed towards the corporation's operations in B.C.

Each key staff member approved will be issued a Letter of Support which they can use to submit for their work permit application to Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC), enabling them and their dependents to move to B.C.

Attend an information meeting Register your proposal 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 6 months of receiving the Letter.

Once you arrive in B.C., you will have up to 2 months to submit a completed Arrival Report Form to the BC PNP.

you will be asked to submit a final report to the BC PNP between 12 to 24 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.