Background
Mr Wong, from Taipei, applied with his wife and two children. He wanted to start a business in a regional BC community.
Main concern
He didn’t know the regional communities or how to find the right business.
Our approach
We helped him find a suitable business in a participating community, joined the exploratory visit and secured the community referral.
Process and outcome
He was nominated by the province under the Regional category in about 26 months.
Adviser’s comment
The Regional category has a lower threshold; the community visit and referral are the key first step.
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