British Columbia Issues 38 Invitations Through 2 Entrepreneur Streams

Last Updated on February 6, 2020

2019-09-23 – British Columbia immigration has issued 38 invitations in a new draw through its two entrepreneur streams.

The September 17 draw saw 30 invites issued through the Entrepreneur Immigration General Category, with a minimum score of 115 points.

There were also eight invitations through the Entrepreneur Immigration Regional Pilot, with a minimum score of 108 points.

Full requirements for the two streams are included below.

What Was the Minimum Score For The Latest B.C. Entrepreneur Draws?

Source: https://welcomebc.ca

In the previous BC PNP Entrepreneur Immigration draw, 24 invites were issued through the same two streams.

The August 20 draw saw 18 invites issued through the general category, and six through the regional pilot.

Minimum scores were 110 and 111 respectively.

What Was the Minimum Score For The August 20 B.C. Entrepreneur Draws?

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.

What Are The Requirements For The B.C. Entrepreneur Immigration – Regional Pilot Category?

Community Requirements

• Population of less than 75,000.
• Located beyond 30km from a municipality of more than 75,000 population.
• Demonstrated capacity to support foreign entrepreneurs with network of settlement and business support agencies.
• Immigration and pilot-specific training must be completed by community representatives.

Candidate Requirements

• Desire to start a business and settle in a B.C. regional community.
• Complete an exploratory visit.
• Minimum of $100,000 in eligible business investments.
• Minimum personal net worth of $300,000.
• Minimum of 51 per cent ownership.
• Minimum of one new job created.