British Columbia Selects 10 Entrepreneurs in Latest Immigration Draw
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British Columbia has invited 10 entrepreneurs registered with its Provincial Nominee Program to submit applications in the province’s latest business immigration selection round.
Official figures show that the draw was held on July 28, 2026, under the Entrepreneur Immigration Base Stream. Candidates required a minimum score of 117 to receive an invitation to apply.
The stream is designed for experienced entrepreneurs who plan to establish a new business in British Columbia or acquire and expand an existing company. The invitations do not amount to automatic permanent residence, nor do they represent an unrestricted opening for all applicants.
Under the Base Stream, candidates generally require a personal net worth of at least $600,000 CAD and must make an eligible investment of no less than $200,000. They must also create at least one full-time job for a Canadian citizen or permanent resident and demonstrate language proficiency of at least Canadian Language Benchmark level 4.
Applicants are generally expected to have at least three years of experience as a business owner-manager within the previous 10 years and must submit a commercially viable business proposal that can contribute to the province’s economy.
The process begins with an online expression of interest through the BC Provincial Nominee Program portal. Registrations are scored according to factors including business experience, education, language ability, financial capacity, commercial viability and the proposed project’s economic benefits.
British Columbia stresses that registration does not guarantee an invitation. Selected candidates have up to four months to submit a complete application, after which their finances, business plan and eligibility may undergo further assessment.
Successful applicants are normally issued support for a work permit and must move to British Columbia, actively manage the business and meet the terms of a performance agreement. Only after fulfilling those commitments can, they receive a provincial nomination and apply to the federal government for permanent residence.
