Immigrate to Canada
as an Entrepreneur
Entrepreneur Immigration includes traditional Provincial Investment Immigration and Owner-Operator LMIA (Labor Market Impact Assessment)-based work permit.
The B.C. PNP Entrepreneur Immigration Program enables entrepreneurs to receive provincial nominations through investing and managing businesses in B.C., followed by the obtainment of Canadian permanent residency. The Owner-Operator LMIA-based Work Permit requires employers to first apply for Labor Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) for obtaining work permits, which, in return, grant eligibility for applying for permanent residency through federal or provincial nomination.
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Comparison of Advantages
B.C.PNP Entrepreneur Immigration
Owner-Operator Work Permit
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Applicants and family members can land in B.C. as soon as 8 months.
Minimum investment is only CAD $200,000.
Additional points for investment in remote areas.
Applicants and family members have access to local education and healthcare benefits.
Applicant and family members can land in B.C. as soon as 4 months.
No minimum investment requirement.
Businesses can be operated anywhere in Canada.
Applicants and family members have access to local education and healthcare benefits upon the applicant’s receiving of work permit.
Obtain permanent residency within 6 months through Express Entry, provided that all the requirements have been met.
Application Requirements for Entrepreneur Immigration
Requirements for B.C.PNP Entrepreneur Immigration
Requirements for Owner-Operator Work Permit
Education: Associate degree or above
Business owner-manager or senior manager experience: Experience as an active business owner-manager for at least 3 of the past 5 years or experience as a senior manager for 4+ years.
English proficiency: CLB4 or above
Net worth: at least CAD $600,000
Investment: CAD $200,000 minimum. CAD $400,000+ is recommended.
Investment Location: Anywhere in B.C.
Additional points for investment in less populous regions.
Education: High school minimum.
Language: No strict requirement. CLB4 above recommended.
Job Creation: Must create at least one full-time job for a Canadian worker.
Ownership percentage: At least 50% of the business.
Management experience: Either directly or indirectly-related experience. No strict requirements.
Location: anywhere in Canada.
If the petitioner does not have an “advanced degree”, demonstrating exceptional ability in the field is another option. That is to say such a petitioner has extraordinary ability in science, art or business field that is above average.
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