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Last Updated on February 7, 2020
March 29, 2019 – British Columbia immigration set a new record for the lowest Entrepreneur Stream minimum score for the fifth draw running on March 26, 2019.
Candidates required 106 points to qualify in the British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program draw, down from the previous record of 108 points.
The draw saw 23 invites issued for British Columbia immigration.
What Was the Minimum Score For The Latest B.C. Entrepreneur Draw?
| Date | Category | Minimum Score | Invites Issued |
| 26-Mar-19 | Entrepreneur Immigration | 106 | 23 |
Source: https://welcomebc.ca
In the previous B.C. business draw on February 27, 2019, 19 invites were issued and a minimum score of 108 required.
What Was the Minimum Score For The February 27 B.C. Entrepreneur Draw?
| Date | Category | Minimum Score | Invites Issued |
| 27-Feb-19 | Entrepreneur Immigration | 108 | 19 |
Source: https://welcomebc.ca
What Are The Requirements For The B.C. Entrepreneur Category?
Business candidates in this British Columbia immigration category must meet the following minimum criteria:
- Demonstrate a personal net worth of at least $800,000;
- Make a personal investment of at least $400 000 to establish or purchase and expand an eligible business in B.C.;
- Create at least three jobs for Canadian citizens or permanent residents;
- Participate in the day-to-day management and direction or the business;
- Sign a performance agreement with B.C. prior to nomination;
- Candidates in the Entrepreneur category can sponsor a key staff member for Canadian permanent residence.
How Do I Qualify For The Regional Entrepreneur Category?
Business candidates in this category must meet the following minimum criteria:
- Demonstrate a personal net worth of at least $400,000;
- Make a personal investment of at least $200,000 to establish or purchase and expand an eligible business in B.C. outside the Vancouver metropolitan area and the Abbotsford metropolitan area;
- Create at least one new job for a Canadian citizen or permanent resident;
- Participate in the day-to-day management and direction or the business;
- Sign a performance agreement with B.C. prior to nomination.
Meanwhile, British Columbia immigration conducted its first general draw in three weeks on March 26, issuing 242 Invitations to Apply across five BC PNP streams.
The draw saw minimum scores edge up from the previous general British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program draw on March 5.
Both the Express Entry and direct provincial streams for skilled workers saw a minimum score of 94 points.
International graduates through both categories required 100 points.
Lastly, entry level and semi-skilled workers needed 73 points to qualify.
Did You Get Invited in the March 26 B.C. Immigration Draw?
| Date | Category | Minimum Score | Invitations Issued |
| 26-March-19 | EEBC – Skilled Worker | 94 | Total: 242 |
| EEBC – International Graduate | 100 | ||
| SI – Skilled Worker | 94 | ||
| SI – International Graduate | 100 | ||
| SI – Entry Level and Semi-Skilled | 73 |
Source: www.welcomebc.ca
A coveted provincial nomination effectively guarantees selection under the Canada Express Entry System, worth 600 Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) points.
The BC PNP publishes the scores immigrants need to guarantee an invitation for Canada immigration under its programs.
The score needed for an international graduate is 30 points below a skilled worker under both the Canada Express Entry and provincial stream.
For entry-level and semi-skilled workers, that score is lower again.
How To Get A Guaranteed Invitation For B.C. Immigration
| Category | Guaranteed Registration Score |
| Express Entry BC – Skilled Worker | 135 |
| Express Entry BC – International Graduate | 105 |
| Skills Immigration – Skilled Worker | 135 |
| Skills Immigration – International Graduate | 105 |
| Skills Immigration – Entry Level and Semi-Skilled | 95 |
Source: www.welcomebc.ca
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