On February 27, 2024, British Columbia held new draws for business candidates under the British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BCPNP). BCPNP invited five candidates in the Base Category of the Entrepreneur Stream. The lowest score of this round was 115 points, one point fewer than in the previous draw. In addition, the province invited up to five candidates in the Entrepreneur Immigration – Regional Pilot category with a minimum score of 106. The maximum points in the Entrepreneur Stream grid are 200. To be eligible under the EI Regional Pilot, qualified entrepreneurs must be referred by a participating community. Last year, British Columbia invited up to 89 entrepreneurs under the BCPNP. In 2024, the province has invited up to 20 business candidates through the Entrepreneur draws.
