British Columbia holds a new entrepreneur immigration draw, i.e., British Columbia has conducted another Entrepreneur Immigration (EI) draw, inviting eligible business owners who plan to start a new business or purchase and expand an existing business in the province.
The latest selection round took place on June 30, 2026, under the British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BCPNP). The invitations were issued through the province’s entrepreneur immigration category, which is designed to attract experienced entrepreneurs who can contribute to the local economy.
Interested applicants can assess their eligibility for British Columbia’s Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) entrepreneur pathways before preparing an application.
This was the seventh entrepreneur-focused draw held by British Columbia in 2026.
Latest Entrepreneur Draw Results
The province issued invitations through both of its entrepreneur immigration pathways.
The minimum score and the number of invitations varied between the two streams, with more invitations issued under the Base Stream.
| Stream | Minimum Score | Invitations Issued |
| Base Stream | 118 | 14 |
| Regional Stream | 113 | <5 |
The June 30 draw was also the province’s second entrepreneur selection round in June, making it different from the earlier pattern of holding only one entrepreneur draw each month during 2026.
With the exception of the February 10 draw, the latest selection recorded the highest Base Stream minimum score and the lowest Regional Stream minimum score seen so far this year.
Since the beginning of 2026, British Columbia has held 12 entrepreneur immigration draws, including seven Base Stream draws and five Regional Stream draws.
Together, these selection rounds have resulted in at least 78 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) for provincial nomination.
British Columbia Entrepreneur Immigration Streams
British Columbia offers two entrepreneur immigration pathways. Each stream has its own eligibility requirements depending on the type of business and where it will be established.
| Criteria | Base Stream | Regional Stream |
| Business type | Launch a new business or take over + grow existing one | Launch a new business outside the Metro Vancouver Regional District |
| Business experience | 3 years as a business owner-manager in the last 10 years | 3 years as a business owner-manager in the last 5 years |
| Education | Post-secondary credential | Post-secondary credential |
| Minimum language proficiency | CLB 4 | CLB 4 |
| Minimum personal net worth | $600,000 | $300,000 |
| Minimum investment | $200,000 | $100,000 |
| Minimum ownership | 31.33% | 51% |
| Community referral required? | No | Yes |
| Exploratory visit required? | No | Yes |
| Minimum registration score | 115/200 | 105/200 |
| Registration with BCPNP co-applicant permitted? | Yes | No |
Note: In the absence of a post-secondary credential, applicants must have spent at least three of the previous five years working as an active business owner-manager with full ownership of the business.
Steps To Apply For Permanent Residence
Both entrepreneur streams follow a similar pathway toward Canadian permanent residence. However, applicants under the Regional Stream must first complete two additional requirements before registering.
- Find a participating community that suits your business (Regional Stream)
- Conduct an exploratory visit and request a referral from your chosen community (Regional Stream)
- Develop a business proposal
- Register and receive a score based on human capital factors and economic factors
- Wait for an ITA in an upcoming draw
- Submit your nomination application within four months of ITA receipt
- If successful, apply for a work permit with the federal government
- Establish and operate the business in British Columbia
- Receive a provincial nomination after meeting all program requirements
After receiving a provincial nomination, applicants can submit their permanent residence application directly to Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC).
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