A new Entrepreneur Immigration \u2013 Regional Pilot immigration stream has been launched in British Columbia, aimed at attracting business immigrants to rural communities.<\/p>\n
The two-year British Columbia Provincial Nomination Program<\/a> pilot is designed to get foreign entrepreneurs to start businesses, create jobs and settle in smaller B.C. communities with populations less than 75,000.<\/p>\n These smaller communities are facing some of the more acute issues with aging populations and shrinking labour markets.<\/p>\n A BC PNP statement said: \u201cThe EI Regional Pilot is a partnership between communities and the province, focused on attracting motivated entrepreneurs from around the world to establish new businesses in regional communities to meet the community\u2019s specific needs.\u201d<\/p>\n Read More<\/b><\/p>\n Saskatchewan\u2019s Upcoming Entrepreneur Stream Draw: All You Need To Know<\/a> The pilot empowers B.C. communities to attract entrepreneurs and refer to the BC PNP for priority immigration.<\/p>\n Candidates are required to invest $100,000, have a net worth of $300,000 and create one job for a Canadian citizen or permanent resident.<\/p>\n The Regional Pilot is only for entrepreneurs wishing to start a new business. Those wishing to purchase an existing business should consider B.S.\u2019s main Entrepreneur Immigration stream.<\/p>\n \u201cCommunity support is critical to the successful establishment, settlement and integration of foreign entrepreneur talent,\u201d the BC PNP statement said.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n \u201cWith the support of local community members, immigrant entrepreneurs can flourish and succeed in the communities where they will reside and establish their business.\u201d<\/p>\n The province will host an information session about the pilot in December 6, 2018, with enrolment registration to open in early 2019.<\/p>\n Important Features<\/b><\/p>\n 1) Community Involvement<\/b><\/p>\n Participation communities are actively involved in attracting the foreign entrepreneur, and helping them settle after arrival.<\/p>\n 2) BC PNP Referrals<\/b><\/p>\n Communities can refer foreign entrepreneurs to the BC PNP. The candidates must have visited the community and have a business proposal aligned with its economic priorities.<\/p>\n 3) Community Concierge<\/b><\/p>\n Participating communities have access to the services of a dedicated BC PNP Community Concierge.<\/p>\n 4) Invitations and Prioritization<\/b><\/p>\n Referred candidates register is a separate BC PNP pool. Monthly invitations are issued to the best scoring candidates. Those invited received priority processing.<\/p>\n Community Requirements<\/b><\/p>\n Candidate Requirements<\/b><\/p>\n A new Entrepreneur Immigration \u2013 Regional Pilot immigration stream has been launched in British Columbia, aimed at attracting business immigrants to rural communities. The two-year British Columbia Provincial Nomination Program pilot is designed to get foreign entrepreneurs to start businesses, create jobs and settle in smaller B.C. communities with populations less than 75,000. 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\nBusiness Impact Candidates Invited In New Prince Edward Island Draw<\/a>
\nLowest-Ever Minimum Score In All-Time Largest B.C. Immigration Entrepreneur Draw<\/a><\/p>\n
\nB.C. Entrepreneur Immigration \u2013 Regional Pilot<\/h3>\n
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