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British Columbia Entrepreneur – Base Category
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- Business Immigration Consultant – Canada
Usman Khalil
CPA, RCIC | MAK Immigration
Work with a Chartered Professional Accountant + licensed RCIC for business immigration to Canada.
Usman Khalil helps entrepreneurs and investors with Provincial Entrepreneur Programs, LMIA business work permits, and Intra-Company Transfers, supported by strong business plans, source of funds, and compliance strategy.
Member CICC Membership # R709592
CPA – Chartered Professional Accountant (Ontario) Membership # C83028834
- Business Immigration Consultant – Canada
Usman Khalil
CPA, RCIC | MAK Immigration
Work with a Chartered Professional Accountant + licensed RCIC for business immigration to Canada.
Member CICC Membership # R709592
Chartered Professional Accountant Membership # C83028834
What is the British Columbia's Entrepreneur immigration stream - Base category?
This stream focuses on foreign nationals who want to operate a business in British Columbia an opportunity to apply for permanent residence. The stream operates very similar to the expression of interest framework where the foreign national submits a profile with the provincial government. Each profile is assigned a score based on certain factors such as education, experience, language, economic viability, etc. The system will calculate the score automatically based on the information you provide.
What is the eligibility criteria?
| Active Profile (Express Entry) | Not required |
| Provincial Connection | Not required |
| Education | Post-Secondary |
| Job Offer | Not required |
| Language Skills | CLB 4 |
| Work Experience | 3 years experience – ownership or managing a business |
| Net Worth | CAD $600,000 |
| Investment | CAD $200,000 |
| Business ownership | Must own 33.33% of the business |
What is the process?
Step 1 – Create a Business Proposal
Creating a business proposal which supports the key economic targets of British Columbia and is suited to your experience will require some research. Please click here to access the resources provided by the provincial government which will help you determine the location and type of business you may adopt.
Step 2 – Register your profile with BC PNP
You will create a profile online which will require information about your business experience, your business plan, etc. The fee is $300 for this step.
Upon successful registration, you will enter the pool of qualified candidates which will remain valid for 6 months. If invited, you will have 4 months to submit the complete application.
Step 3 – If approved, get a work permit
Upon approval, you will get a letter of support from the provincial government which you will use to apply for a work permit to IRCC.
Step 4 – Establish your business in BC
Once you arrive in British Columbia, you will establish your business as per the performance agreement plan jointly signed by you and the provincial government. You will have 20 months for this implementation stage.
Step 5 – BC PNP Nomination
Prior to your nomination, you will submit your final report to the provincial government demonstrating how you have implemented the performance agreement plan. If approved, you will be issued a confirmation of provincial nominee.
Step 6 – Get your permanent Residence
You may apply for PR using your certificate of nomination to IRCC.
Will I be invited If I meet the requirements?
There is no guarantee if you will be invited. However, you will enter the pool of qualified candidates which will remain valid for 6 months.
How will my net worth be verified?
An accounting firm approved by the provincial government must verify your financial information such as your personal net worth, your source of income, etc. When you get your initiation to apply, it will mention which accounting firm is approved.
How long do I have to submit my application after getting an ITA?
Once you get your invitation to apply, you will have up to 4 months to submit your application.
Will I be required to attend an interview?
An interview may be requested by the provincial government where you may be asked questions about your work experience, business plan, etc.
What happens once application is approved?
You will sign a performance agreement with the provincial government and get a letter of support which can be used to apply for a work permit.
How Can I Apply For This Program?
Please click here to see the recent draws
Where can I find information about the recent draws?
Please click here to see the recent draws.
