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Start a business in regional BC and obtain Canadian permanent residency.
Last updated: 2026-10-01
Programme overviewنظرة عامة
Advising UAE residents on Canadian immigration from our Dubai office.
Overview
The BC PNP Entrepreneur Immigration – Regional stream allows experienced entrepreneurs to start a new business in a smaller BC community and work toward Canadian Permanent Residency (PR).
This program promotes regional economic growth, job creation, and offers lower investment requirements with strong local support.
Investment highlights
- Investment: Minimum CAD $100,000
- Net worth: Minimum CAD $300,000 (verified)
- Job creation: At least 1 full-time local job
Why XIPHIAS Immigration
XIPHIAS Immigration guides you through the BC PNP Regional stream process — from selecting communities and securing referrals to business planning and PR application, ensuring a smooth path to Canadian residency.
Talk to a Canada immigration consultant in Dubai
XIPHIAS Immigration has advised families on Canadian permanent residency since 2009, and our Dubai team works with UAE residents applying from the Emirates. We were named Best Immigration Consultant by The Times of India in 2022.
If you want a straight answer on whether this route suits your profile, our immigration consultants in Dubai will give you one — including when the answer is no.
Sources
Every figure on this page comes from an official government source:
- Government of British Columbia — BC PNP Entrepreneur Immigration
- Government of British Columbia — BC PNP Entrepreneur Immigration programme guide
Checked 29 September 2026.
What you getالمزايا
Low investment route to Canadian PR in BC.
Community-backed business growth and support.
Affordable lifestyle for entrepreneurs and families.
No deposit or hidden costs.
Investment & costsالتكاليف
Qualifying investment
Minimum business investment
Before application · Invest min CAD $100,000 in a BC community business.
Net worth requirement
Pre-qualification · Maintain verified net worth of CAD $300,000.
Figures are indicative and exclusive of professional fees. Your advisor confirms an exact, written cost breakdown for your family size.
Eligibilityالأهلية
Requirements
3+ years in business ownership or management.
CAD $300K net worth and $100K business investment.
Create one full-time local job.
Community referral and exploratory visit required.
CLB 4 English/French and BC residency commitment.
Proof of funds
Who cannot apply
No exploratory visit to the selected community.
Language score below CLB 4.
Failure to secure a community referral.
Ineligible or non-qualifying business proposal.
The processكيف نعمل
Choose a BC Community
Select a participating community under the BC PNP Regional stream.
Visit & Get Referral
Make an exploratory visit and secure a community referral letter.
Submit Application
Register online with your business plan and referral details.
Start Business in BC
Obtain a work permit, invest, and create at least one full-time job.
Get Nomination & Apply PR
Receive nomination after meeting targets and apply for Canadian PR.
Compliance
The Regional stream is a permanent part of the BC PNP. British Columbia removed the word "pilot" from the programme guide effective 27 May 2024.
The minimum investment is CAD $100,000 and the minimum net worth is CAD $300,000.
Questionsأسئلة شائعة
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Yes, it’s mandatory for the BC PNP Regional stream.
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