On October 12 2019 – British Columbia immigration has conducted a new draw targeting the Entrepreneur Immigration Regional Pilot.
The October 8 draw saw invites issued to seven candidates through the immigration stream that aims to bring entrepreneurs to British Columbia’s smaller communities.
Candidates required a minimum score of 106 points to qualify.
Full requirements for the stream are below.
What Was the Minimum Score For The Latest B.C. Entrepreneur Draws?
| Date | Category | Minimum Score | Invites Issued |
| 08-Oct-19 | Entrepreneur Immigration Regional Pilot | 106 | 7 |
Source: https://welcomebc.ca
In the previous BC PNP Entrepreneur Immigration draw, 38 invitations were issued through 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.
What Was the Minimum Score For The September 17 B.C. Entrepreneur Draws?
| Date | Category | Minimum Score | Invites Issued |
| 17-Sept-19 | Entrepreneur Immigration General Category | 115 | 30 |
| 17-Sept-19 | Entrepreneur Immigration Regional Pilot | 108 | 8 |
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.
