BC PNP: Business Immigration: Business SKILLS
Requirements
Applicants for nomination in the Business Skills category will be required to:
Make a personal investment of at least $400,000 CAD to establish or to purchase and expand an eligible business anywhere in BC
Create at least three new jobs in the business for Canadians or permanent residents.
Own at least one third (33 1/3%) of the equity of the business.
Provide active and on-going participation in the day to day management and direction of the business.
Demonstrate that they have:
the skills and experience necessary to establish and operate a commercially viable business in BC
a personal net worth of at least $800,000 CAD obtained from legal sources
sufficient unencumbered personal funds to make the required investment
a viable business proposal
Sign a performance agreement with the Province of British Columbia.
Sign a deposit agreement with the Province of British Columbia, if they are seeking a fast track nomination.