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British Columbia invites 78 entrepreneurs in nine BC PNP draws in 2023
December 15, 2023 | Posted by admin
British Columbia invites 78 entrepreneurs in nine BC PNP draws in 2023
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British Columbia invites 78 entrepreneurs in nine BC PNP draws in 2023

BC in 2023 has held 9 BC PNP Entrepreneur Immigration draws. British Columbia invites 78 entrepreneurs in nine BC PNP draws in 2023. And we see a slow yet positive rise in the selection of businesspeople in 2023 up till now.

The details of the same are as the following:

Date Stream Minimum Score Number of
Invitations
5-Dec-23 Base 116 5
24-Oct-23 Regional Pilot 112 <5
Base 116 <5
12-Sep-23 Regional Pilot 126 <5
Base 118 5
1-Aug-23 Regional Pilot 123 <5
Base 117 <5
20-Jun-23 Regional Pilot 152 <5
Base 119 <5
9-May-23 Regional Pilot 119 <5
Base 115 10
30-Mar-23 Base 115 7
28-Feb-23 Regional Pilot 112 <5
Base 116 7
24-Jan-23 Regional Pilot 129 <5
Base 115 <5

 

Looking at the above details we can see the following:

  • Firstly, we see that the BC PNP EI Base Stream program selected:
    • The highest number of applicants in the May 09, 2023, draw.
    • The lowest number of applicants stays consistent at fewer than 5 in almost all draws. Except Feb 28, Mar 30, May 09, and Sep 12, 2023, draw.
  • Secondly, for the BC PNP Regional Pilot program, we see:
    • A consistent fewer than 5 applicants’ selection.
  • Besides, when it comes to the qualifying EOI score we see:
    • Base Stream program showing EOI score range between 115 to 119.
    • Regional Pilot showing EOI score range between 112 to 152.

 

We can see a consistent and slow rise in the selection of entrepreneurs by British Columbia. Apart from selecting skilled workers, the province also focuses on businesspeople who bring innovation, growth opportunities and jobs for people in BC.

 

How does BC PNP 78 select businesspersons in nine BC PNP Entrepreneur Immigration draws?

The selection of applicants is very carefully done to ensure maximum growth for the province and its residents. Thus, if you have a business proposal that is bound to grow BC then you will get a BC PNP nomination. After the same, you can apply to IRCC for permanent residency in Canada.

BC PNP Base Stream

Main Applicant – Eligibility Criteria

  • Firstly, have a net worth of CAD$600,000.
  • Secondly, either have business or management experience.
    • However, if no business experience, then have a minimum of 2 years post-secondary diploma.
  • Also, have a language skill level of CLB 4 in English/French.
  • Are a legal resident of the country you are living in.
  • Finally, qualify to legally immigrate to Canada.

 

Business – Eligibility Criteria

  • Firstly, buy a new business or develop an existing business in BC.
  • Secondly, invest up to CAD$200,000 in the business.
  • Besides, you must create 1 job for a Canadian resident or permanent resident.

 

BC PNP Regional Pilot program

Main Applicant – Eligibility Criteria

  • Firstly, create a business that will benefit a BC community.
  • Secondly, have a net worth of CAD$300,000.
  • Also, have business or management experience.
  • Besides, have a language skill level of CLB 4 in English/French.
  • Are a legal resident of the country you are living in.
  • Finally, qualify to legally immigrate to Canada.

 

Business – Eligibility Criteria

  • Firstly, buy a new business or develop an existing business in BC.
  • Secondly, invest up to CAD$100,000 in the business.
  • Besides, you must create 1 job for a Canadian resident or permanent resident.

 

In short, get assistance from a CICC Licensed Canada Immigration Consultant. The perk is that at GVI our Canadian Immigration Consultant is also a Certified Management Accountant (CMA) and Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA). As a result, you get to settle in Canada as an Entrepreneur with ease in 2024!

So, take our Free Assessment or Contact Us to know more.

Mr. Kalyan Paul, President & CEO is the founder of GVI, an MBA in Finance and also a Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) and a Certified Management Accountant (CMA) from Canada. Mr. Paul has more than 18 years of experience in immigration consulting that made him one of the preferred & valued immigration consultants in the immigration industry. He is a licensed member of the College of Immigration and Citizenship Consultants (CICC) [Previously known as Immigration Consultants Of Canada Regulatory Council (ICCRC)] (Membership ID: R417119) which is a professional body of licensed immigration consultants recognized by Citizenship and Immigration Canada.

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