Update to BC Provincial Nominee Program - Entrepreneur Immigration

Today, January 29, 2020, the province of British Columbia has made two key changes to the BC Provincial Nominee Program (BC PNP) Entrepreneur Immigration – Base Category as follow:

1) Introduction of a minimum language requirement, and

2) Elimination of the option for foreign entrepreneurs to include key staff in an application

Entrepreneur candidates are now required to submit proof of language proficiency to demonstrate that their language ability meets a Canadian Language Benchmark Level 4. The aim of having proficiency in one of Canada’s official languages will help new immigrants integrate in the province and allow the province to nominate strong entrepreneur candidates. The candidates will thus have an opportunity to improve their language ability once they arrive in B.C. to establish their business.

The elimination of Key Staff option will allow the principal applicant to be more involved in the day-to-day operations of the business, increase their interaction with suppliers and customers, and will also help to improve their language proficiency.

Key staff will continue to be eligible under the Strategic Projects category.

These changes will only affect new applications and will not impact those who have already registered/applied to the BC PNP EI – Base category.

For more information on changes to the Entrepreneur Immigration – Base Category- Call/Text/Email +1 416 904 3815 / info@onecanadavisa.com.