BC Regional Entrepreneur Program: Your Pathway to Business & Permanent Residency
- Kanwarjit Singh Lall
- 3 days ago
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BC Regional Entrepreneur Program: Your Pathway to Business & Permanent Residency
Those who are planning to start their own business in Canada while securing a future for your family, BC Regional Entrepreneur Immigration Program could be the perfect pathway for you.
This program is specially designed for individuals who want to invest in and actively manage a business in smaller communities across British Columbia. It not only gives you the chance to run a business but also opens the door to Canadian Permanent Residency for you and your loved ones.
The BC PNP has two main components:
Skills Immigration is for workers and recent graduates with the skills, experience and qualifications needed by B.C. employers.
Entrepreneur Immigration is for experienced entrepreneurs who intend to create and actively manage a business in the province.
Let’s talk more about Entrepreneur Immigration Program
It is a “temporary–to-permanent” path for experienced entrepreneurs who want to establish or acquire a business in B.C that supports innovation and economic growth in the province. That means that if you are approved, you will initially come to B.C. as a temporary resident, and then apply to stay permanently once you have successfully started a business.
Streams:
Base Stream: It’s for experienced businesspeople who want to start or buy a business in B.C. (anywhere, not just small towns).
personal net worth of at least CAD$600,000
business and/or management experience
basic English or French language skill equal to Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) level 4 or higher
have been lawfully admitted in the country where you currently live
have, or be eligible for, legal immigration status in Canada
Business, Job and investment requirements
establish an eligible new business or buy and improve an existing business
make an eligible personal investment of at least CAD$200,000 in the business
create at least one new full-time job for a Canadian citizen or permanent resident
Regional Stream:
British Columbia welcomes entrepreneurs from around the world to discover the many business opportunities across all regions of the province. Through the Entrepreneur Immigration (EI) Regional stream, the Province offers an immigration pathway for enterprising individuals who are looking to start a new business in a small community and make B.C. their new home.
Strategic Projects
The Strategic Projects stream is for foreign corporations who have identified strategic investment opportunities in B.C. to establish operations that are integral to the growth and expansion of their core business.
This stream enables foreign corporations to permanently transfer key staff with the corporate knowledge and expertise to B.C. The foreign corporation may apply for provincial nomination to support the permanent residence of up to five of its current senior employees. These employees will actively manage the B.C. operation.
General GuidelinesHere’s how the program usually works:
1. Community Match – Select a participating BC community where you’d like to start your business.
2. Exploratory Visit – Visit the community to discuss your business idea with local representatives.
3. Business Concept Submission – Propose your business plan through BC PNP.
4. Work Permit – Once approved, you’ll receive a work permit to come to Canada and start your business.
5. Business Operation – Establish and actively manage your business in the community.
6. Nomination for PR – If you successfully meet program requirements, BC will nominate you for permanent residency.
Benefits of the Program
Work Permit leading to PR – You can first bring your family on a work permit and later transition to permanent residency.
Family Inclusion – Your spouse can work, and your children can study in Canada while you manage your business.
Smaller Community Advantage – Communities are supportive, welcoming, and eager for new businesses that create jobs and growth.
Ownership & Stability – You’ll be running your own business while building a secure life in Canada.
Why Choose Admire Immigration?
The process can feel overwhelming—but that’s where Admire Immigration comes in. Our team has the knowledge and expertise to:
Assess your eligibility.
Guide you in selecting the right BC community.
Help prepare a strong business concept and application.
Support you through every step until you achieve PR with your family.
Turn your business dream into a Canadian reality with the BC Regional Entrepreneur Program. Contact ADMIRE Immigration today to start your journey!
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