A new batch of invites have been issued through British Columbia’s two Entrepreneur Immigration categories.
In an August 20 draw, the province issued a total of 24 invites under the British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program.
The draw saw 18 invites issued through the general Entrepreneur Immigration stream, and six through the Entrepreneur Immigration Regional Pilot. Minimum scores were 110 and 111 respectively.
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What Was the Minimum Score For The Latest B.C. Entrepreneur Draws?
| Date | Category | Minimum Score | Invites Issued |
| 20-August-19 | Entrepreneur Immigration General Category | 110 | 18 |
| Entrepreneur Immigration Regional Pilot | 111 | 6 |
Source: https://welcomebc.ca
In the previous BC PNP Entrepreneur Immigration draw, 28 invites were issued through the same two streams.
The July 30 draw saw 22 invites issued through the general category, and six through the regional pilot.
Minimum scores were 114 and 111 respectively.
What Was the Minimum Score For The July 30 B.C. Entrepreneur Draws?
| Date | Category | Minimum Score | Invites Issued |
| 30-July-19 | Entrepreneur Immigration General Category | 114 | 22 |
| Entrepreneur Immigration Regional Pilot | 111 | 6 |
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.