Hong Kong
Taiwan
VietnamBackground
Mr Lin, from Taipei, applied with his wife and two children. He wanted to live in a quieter community.
Main concern
His funds were not enough for the Base category.
Our approach
He chose the Regional category, visited a participating community and obtained its referral, then invested CAD 100,000 to open a café.
Process and outcome
He received a work permit and opened the business, and is operating it under his performance agreement, expecting permanent residence in a few years.
Adviser’s comment
The Regional category has a lower threshold, but allow enough time for operating the business.
BC PNP Entrepreneur application process
- Assessment and exploratory visit (1–3 months): We assess your eligibility and choose the category and type of business; the Regional category needs a community referral first.
- Registration and application (By invitation): Register your interest and apply once invited on the strength of your score.
- Work permit and running the business (Per your performance agreement): Sign a performance agreement, then start or buy a business in British Columbia on a work permit and run it yourself.
- Nomination and permanent residence (About 4 years in total): Submit your final report, receive a provincial nomination and apply for permanent residence. It usually takes about four years from registration to permanent residence.
Is this right for you?
Every family’s background and timeline is different. To find out whether a similar plan could work for you, book a free consultation with Global Immigrate.
Based on a real client’s experience; names and some details have been changed for privacy.
Learn more: British Columbia BC PNP Entrepreneur Immigration