BC ENTREPRENEUR IMMIGRATION
BC Entrepreneur Immigration
A leading immigration program for experienced business owners who want to settle in Canada, operate a business and contribute to the local economy through job creation. Requirements and scoring differ from province to province.
REQUIREMENTS
BC Entrepreneur Immigration requirements
| Criterion | Threshold |
|---|---|
| Net worth | CAD $600,000 minimum |
| Investment | CAD $200,000 minimum |
| Ownership | 33.33% minimum |
| Language | CLB 4 or above |
| Education | High school diploma or above |
| Scoring | Out of 200 points |
| Business Concept | 80 points or above |
| Job creation | At least one full-time job for a Canadian permanent resident or citizen |
COMPARISON
BC compared with the Greater Toronto region
| Criterion | BC Entrepreneur Immigration | Greater Toronto region |
|---|---|---|
| Net worth | CAD $600,000 | CAD $800,000 |
| Investment | CAD $200,000 | CAD $600,000 |
| Job creation | 1 job | 2 jobs |
| Business Concept | 80 points | 74 points |
PROCESS
How it works
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1. Eligibility review and business concept
We review your assets, experience and language ability, then design a business concept suited to BC with you.
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2. Registration and invitation
You register online, receive an invitation to apply (ITA) based on your score, and file the full application.
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3. Operate, then apply for PR
You enter on a work permit and run the business, then apply for permanent residence once the conditions are met.
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