New Batch of Entrepreneurs Invited To Apply For British Columbia Immigration

Last Updated on February 7, 2020

Feb 27, 2018 – British Columbia immigration officials issued invitations to apply to 15 candidates under the latest draw for the province’s Entrepreneur Immigration stream.

Candidates required a minimum score of 115 to qualify for an ITA through the draw, which took place on February 21, 2018.

British Columbia Entrepreneur Immigration: February 21, 2018 Draw

Date	Category	Minimum Score	Invites Issued
21-Feb-18	Entrepreneur Immigration	115	15

Source: https://www.welcomebc.ca

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In the previous B.C. business draw on January 17 2018, 15 invites were issued and a minimum score of 115 required.

British Columbia Entrepreneur Immigration: January 17, 2018 Draw

Date	Category	Minimum Score	Invites Issued
17-Jan-18	Entrepreneur Immigration	115	15

Source: https://www.welcomebc.ca

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Requirements: 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.

Requirements: 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, the latest general draw conducted by the British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program took place on February 14, 2018.

The draw saw 339 candidates invited to apply for British Columbia immigration through provincial programs and Canada Express Entry.

The minimum score for skilled workers was 80 points, with 75 points required by international graduates and 40 for entry level and semi-skilled workers.

The invitation numbers included a technology-only draw that took place on February 21, 2018.

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B.C. PNP Draw: February 14, 2018

Date	Category	Minimum Score	Invitations Issued
14-Feb-18 (includes tech-only draw on February 21)	EEBC – Skilled Worker	80	Total: 339
	EEBC – International Graduate	75
	SI – Skilled Worker	80
	SI – International Graduate	75
	SI – Entry Level and Semi-Skilled	40

Source: www.welcomebc.ca

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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.

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BC PNP: Scores Needed For Guaranteed Invitation

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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