{"id":56014,"date":"2020-01-30T10:00:44","date_gmt":"2020-01-30T15:00:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.investmentimmigration.com\/?p=56014"},"modified":"2020-01-30T10:02:05","modified_gmt":"2020-01-30T15:02:05","slug":"new-language-requirement-for-british-columbia-entrepreneur-immigration","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.investmentimmigration.com\/new-language-requirement-for-british-columbia-entrepreneur-immigration\/","title":{"rendered":"New Language Requirement For British Columbia Entrepreneur Immigration"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>A new language requirement has been introduced by British Columbia for its <a href=\"https:\/\/www.investmentimmigration.com\/canada-investment-immigration-programs\/\">Entrepreneur Immigration<\/a> category.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As of January 29, 2020, candidates require Canadian Language Benchmark Level 4 in English or French to qualify for the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.investmentimmigration.com\/canada-investment-immigration-programs\/\">British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program<\/a> stream.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The requirement has to be met by the nomination stage of the process, meaning candidates come to the province on a work permit and have the chance to improve their language skills.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The change is designed to make applicants to the program more likely to succeed in the Canadian economy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cResearch shows that proficiency in one of Canada\u2019s official languages has a significant impact on the economic and social integration of immigrants into their new country,\u201d a BC PNP statement said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Entrepreneur Immigration Eligibility Requirements<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>The personal net worth of minimum $600,000, legally obtained.<\/li><li>Invest minimum $200,000 in an eligible new business or to purchase and improve an existing business in BC.<\/li><li>Create at least one new full-time job in your business for a Canadian citizen or a permanent resident.<\/li><li>Canadian Language Benchmark Level 4 In English or French in each of the four competencies: listening, speaking, reading and writing, BY THE TIME OF NOMINATION.<\/li><li>Suitable business and\/or management experience.<\/li><li>Have, or be eligible for, legal temporary immigration status in Canada.<\/li><li>Have been lawfully admitted to the country where you currently reside.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p>Meanwhile, British Columbia has also moved to remove the key staff option under the Entrepreneur Immigration \u2013 Base Category.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As of January 29, key staff can no longer be included in applications.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cThis change will allow the principal applicant to be more involved in the day-to-day operations of the business, increasing the interaction with suppliers and customers, which will help in improving language proficiency,\u201d a BC PNP statement said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The changes are for new applications only. 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