Pathway_LogoPathway_LogoPathway_LogoPathway_Logo
  • Immigrate
    • Express Entry
    • Provincial Nominee Program
    • Caregiver Program
    • Humanitarian & Compassionate
    • Previously Undeclared Dependents
  • Work
    • Workers
      • LMIA Exempt Category
      • International Experience Canada
      • International Mobility Programs
      • Professional / Tech
      • Accompanying Spouse
      • Post Graduation Work Permits
    • Employers
      • LMIA
      • Provincial Programs
      • Employer Services
  • Study
    • School Enrollment Services
    • Study Permits
  • Business
    • Business Immigration
    • Provincial Entrepeneur Program
    • Entrepeneur Work Permits
    • Owner Operator LMIA
  • Sponsor
    • Spousal
    • Child / Dependent
    • Parent / Gandparent
    • Appeals
  • Other Services
    • Extensions
    • Change of Conditions
    • Electronic Travel Authorizations
    • Rehabilitation
    • Temporary Residence Permit
  • About
    • Why Choose Us
    • Contact Us
    • Blog

BC’s New Regional Entrepreneur Immigration Program

In 2019, British Columbia (B.C.) launched a new Regional Entrepreneur Immigration Program. It is a business immigration program focused on encouraging new business creation in the smaller communities in British Columbia, Canada.

Its requirements are less stringent than B.C.’s traditional Entrepreneur Immigration Program. The applicant’s net worth requirement (including the applicant’s spouse) is only $300,000 instead of the usual $600,000 requirement. The minimum eligible investment is $100,000 (or the amount needed to start the business, if that amount is greater). The applicant must also be able to demonstrate language skills equivalent to Canadian Language Benchmarks level 4 in English or French.

The applicant needs to show at least 3 years of experience as a business owner-manager or 4 years of experience as a senior manager, or a combination of 1 year of experience as a business owner-manager and 2 years of experience as a senior manager. The proposed new business must be in an eligible community and in a sector that has been identified by that community as a priority. Each community has identified three sectors (such as retail, warehousing, transportation, accommodations, professional services, manufacturing or food and beverage) that the community is seeking. The number of eligible communities has been growing and there are now more than 60 eligible communities in B.C.

Pathway to Canada Immigration has experience in preparing Entrepreneur Immigration applications, including assistance with business plans and all aspects of the process. Pathway to Canada’s connections to the community, including with key professionals, regional economic development offices and for the exploratory visits are valuable and contribute to successful applications.

To express interest in this or another program or to see if you qualify, please email info@pathwaytocanada.ca

Share

Recent Posts

  • Agri-Food Immigration Program
  • BC’s New Regional Entrepreneur Immigration Program
  • Canada’s New Caregiver Immigration Program

Pathway to Canada Immigration provides a wide range of personalized immigration consulting and representation services for all visa types and immigration categories. Our consultants are able to assist clients from nearly any country in the world and have considerable experience working with China, India, Mexico, the Philippines and the USA.

Kelowna Immigration Office:
Suite 330 – 1620 Dickson Avenue
Kelowna, BC, V1Y 9Y2
Directions
Tel: 778.484.1996

Victoria Immigration Office:
301-1321 Blanshard Street
Victoria, BC V8W 0B6
Directions
Tel: 778.410.5174

©2019 Pathway to Canada Immigration. All Rights Reserved. Website by Untold Branding