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BC PNP Entrepreneur Immigration

BC PNP Entrepreneur Immigration

The BC PNP Entrepreneur Immigration stream is designed for experienced business owners and senior managers who wish to invest in, establish, or buy a business in British Columbia and settle permanently.

Candidates are ranked using a points-based system, and only those with the highest scores receive an Invitation to Apply (ITA).

At Scope Immigration Services, we guide clients through eligibility assessment, EOI registration, business plan preparation, and full application submission, increasing your chance of receiving a BC nomination.

Eligibility Requirements

To qualify for BC PNP Entrepreneur Immigration, candidates must:

  1. Business Experience:
    • Minimum 3 years of business ownership or senior management experience within the past 10 years.
    • Demonstrated ability to manage and operate a business successfully.
  2. Personal Net Worth:
    • At least $600,000 CAD for businesses outside Greater Vancouver.
    • At least $800,000 CAD for businesses in the Greater Vancouver area.
    • Proof of legally obtained personal funds is required.
  3. Investment Requirements:
    • Minimum investment of $200,000 CAD outside Greater Vancouver.
    • Minimum investment of $400,000 CAD within Greater Vancouver.
  4. Job Creation Requirements:
    • Must create at least one full-time job for a Canadian citizen or permanent resident (outside Greater Vancouver, two jobs in some regions).
  5. Business Registration and Operations:
    • Must actively manage daily operations of the business in B.C.
    • Must register the business and comply with provincial regulations.
  6. Language Requirements:
    • English or French proficiency at Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) 4 or higher.
  7. Intent to Reside in B.C.:
    • Must demonstrate a genuine intention to live and operate the business in B.C.

Note: The BC PNP Entrepreneur Immigration stream is currently open, but spaces are limited and subject to provincial quotas.

Expression of Interest (EOI) System

The Entrepreneur Immigration stream uses a points-based EOI system:

  1. Register EOI: Submit your profile through BC PNP online.
  2. Points Assignment: Candidates are scored based on the Entrepreneur Points Grid, including:
    • Age
    • Business experience
    • Net worth
    • Investment amount
    • Job creation potential
    • Regional economic impact
  3. Invitation to Apply (ITA): The highest-ranking candidates are invited to submit a full application.
  4. Interview (if required): Some applicants may be asked to present a business plan and strategy.

Scope Immigration Services helps clients maximize EOI points and prepare a strong business plan for BC PNP approval.

Point System – Entrepreneur Immigration

Points are awarded for age, business experience, net worth, investment, and job creation.

  1. Age (Maximum 15 Points)

Age

Points

22–39

15

40

12

41

9

42

6

43

3

44+

0

  1. Business Experience (Maximum 25 Points)

Years of Experience

Points

3–4 years

15

5–6 years

20

7+ years

25

Senior management experience may be considered equivalent for points.

  1. Net Worth (Maximum 25 Points)

Net Worth

Points

$600,000–$699,999 (outside Vancouver)

15

$700,000–$799,999 (outside Vancouver)

20

$800,000+ (Vancouver or outside)

25

  1. Investment (Maximum 25 Points)

Investment Amount

Points

$200,000–$249,999

15

$250,000–$299,999

20

$300,000+

25

Investments must be legally verifiable and actively managed in B.C.

  1. Job Creation & Economic Impact (Maximum 10 Points)

Factor

Points

One full-time job created outside Vancouver

5

Two or more full-time jobs created outside Vancouver

10

Business benefits regional economy (innovation, export, local employment)

Additional consideration

  1. Total Maximum Points: 100

Factor

Maximum Points

Age

15

Business Experience

25

Net Worth

25

Investment

25

Job Creation / Economic Impact

10

Total

100

Candidates must reach a minimum threshold in the EOI to receive an ITA.

Application Process

  1. EOI Registration: Submit your profile online.
  2. Receive ITA: Based on ranking and points.
  3. Submit Full Application: Include supporting documents:
    • Business plan
    • Proof of funds
    • Investment confirmation
    • Resume & business experience verification
  4. Nomination Approval: Successful applicants receive BC PNP nomination.
  5. Permanent Residency Application: Submit to IRCC with BC nomination.

Scope Immigration Services provides full guidance from EOI registration to PR application, ensuring all documentation meets provincial standards.

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