The Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) Entrepreneur stream is suitable for business owners and investors who wish to own and operate a business in a specific province in Canada. The program allows provinces to nominate foreign entrepreneurs who have the skills and experience needed to establish and manage a successful business in their province. If nominated, the entrepreneur and their family members can apply for permanent residence in Canada. The eligibility requirements and application process vary depending on the specific province

Alberta is a western province of one of the three Prairie provinces in Canada, with extremely rapid growth, the lowest goods tax rate of 5% compared to the national average, a very low unemployment rate, and high demand for labor, so Alberta attracts many residents to settle.

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

  • Be a business owner with at least 3 years of experience
  • Have at least 4 years of experience as a manager
  • Education level: College or higher
  • English proficiency: at least IELTS general CLB 4
  • Minimum net worth of $300,000 CAD
  • Own at least 51% of a new business
  • Create at least one full-time job for a Canadian citizen or permanent resident
  • Have a letter of support from an Alberta community organization

BENEFITS OF PARTICIPATING IN THE PROGRAM

  • Low investment costs
  • Canadian permanent residency for the entire family
  • Eligible for Canadian citizenship when qualified
  • Children can study for free in the world’s highest quality international education environment
  • Entitled to social welfare policies as a Canadian citizen

IMMIGRATION PROCESS

  • Step 1: Conduct a province survey and obtain a letter of support from the community (1-2 months)
  • Step 2: Submit an Expression of Interest (EOI) profile
  • Step 3: Receive an invitation to submit a Business application from the provincial government
  • Step 4: Complete the application on the system (1-3 months)
  • Step 5: Receive a Business application acceptance letter and support letter from the province (1-3 months)
  • Step 6: Apply for a work permit (3-4 months)
  • Step 7: Enter Alberta to implement the proposed business plan for the province (12 months)
  • Step 8: Receive a province nomination letter and apply for permanent residency

Alberta is a western province of one of the three prairie provinces of Canada, which has seen extremely rapid growth, with the lowest goods and services tax (GST) rate of 5% compared to the national average, a very low unemployment rate, and high demand for workers, making it an attractive destination for immigrants to settle in.

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

  • Demonstrate legal ownership of assets worth $500,000 CAD
  • Have experience in farm management or operation

BENEFITS OF THE PROGRAM

  • Low investment costs
  • Canadian permanent residency for the entire family
  • Eligibility for Canadian citizenship
  • Access to social welfare policies as a Canadian citizen

IMMIGRATION PROCESS

  • Step 1: File Assessment. Preliminary evaluation and verification of supporting documents and point calculation
  • Step 2: Provincial Government Application. Research and select a business to invest in
  • Step 3: Business Plan Submission. Prepare necessary documents, submit a work permit application, and pay the fees
  • Step 4: Nomination and Permanent Residency Application. The permanent residency application process takes approximately 18 months.

Manitoba is one of the large provinces located in the center of Canada and has a large immigrant population, creating a multicultural and multilingual society. Furthermore, the provincial economy is always developing rapidly, with modern infrastructure, good quality of life, and a stable job market.

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

  • Age between 25-49
  • Minimum net worth of $500,000 CAD
  • At least 3 years of farm management or farm ownership experience
  • Must be proficient in English or French
  • Must have conducted a field visit to Canada

PROGRAM BENEFITS

  • Canadian permanent residency for the entire family
  • Quick visa processing time
  • Possible Canadian citizenship
  • Access to social welfare policies like a Canadian citizen

IMMIGRATION PROCESS

  • Step 1: File Assessment. Evaluate and verify supporting documents.
  • Step 2: Register with the Provincial Government. Conduct business exploratory visit within the area, within a year before submitting the application.
  • Step 3: Receive INVITATION TO APPLY and Submit the Application. Prepare necessary documents and pay fees.
  • Step 4: Receive a Work Permit and Implement the Business Idea. Come to Canada and notify the federal government within 30 days, and implement the business idea as committed.
  • Step 5: Nomination Letter and Permanent Residence Application. The processing time for permanent residency applications can take up to 18 months.

Manitoba is one of the large provinces located in central Canada, with a large immigrant population that has formed a diverse and multilingual cultural foundation. Furthermore, the province’s economy is constantly developing, with modern infrastructure, good quality of life, and a stable job market.

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

  • Ages 25-49
  • High school diploma
  • Minimum CLB level 5 in English
  • Minimum net worth of $500,000 CAD
  • Ownership of at least 33.3% of the business
  • At least 3 years of business ownership or senior management experience within the past 5 years
  • Conduct a business research visit within 1 year prior to submitting an application
  • The business must create or maintain full-time jobs for Canadian citizens or permanent residents
  • Establish, purchase or become a partner in a business within 2 years of being granted a work permit

PROGRAM BENEFITS

  • Canadian permanent residency for the whole family
  • Fast visa processing times
  • May be eligible for Canadian citizenship
  • Entitled to social welfare policies like a Canadian citizen

IMMIGRATION PROCESS

  • Step 1: Application assessment. Evaluate the application and conduct a preliminary document check
  • Step 2: Register with the provincial government. Conduct a business research visit in the region (5-10 days) within 1 year prior to submitting an application
  • Step 3: Receive a letter of advice to apply and submit an application. Prepare the required documents and pay the fees
  • Step 4: Obtain a work permit and implement the business idea. Come to Canada and notify the federal government within 30 days and implement the business plan as committed
  • Step 5: Nomination letter and apply for permanent residency. Receive the provincial nomination letter and apply for permanent residency, processing times range around 18 months.

New Brunswick is the second most populous province in Canada and the economic center of the Atlantic region. It has a developed labor market and abundant natural resources. In addition, the transportation infrastructure is always modern, with very little traffic congestion, a wide network of airlines and daily flights to Asian, European, and American countries.

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS:

  • Age range from 21 to 59 years old
  • Net worth of at least $500,000
  • At least 3 years of senior management experience as a business owner or executive Directly manage a business in Canada
  • Must undergo a site visit before participating

BENEFITS OF THE PROGRAM:

  • Settlement in Canada for the entire family
  • Fast visa processing time (only 6-12 months)
  • Can apply for Canadian citizenship when eligible Eligible for social welfare benefits like local residents

IMMIGRATION PROCESS:

  • Step 1: Register profile and submit Expression of Interest (EOI) letter
  • Step 2: Receive Invitation to Apply (ITA) from the province
  • Step 3: Apply for Work Permit from IRCC
  • Step 4: Apply to the New Brunswick Business Immigration Stream (NB BIS) program
  • Step 5: After 1 year of operation, submit nomination to NB province
  • Step 6: Apply for permanent residency (PR) card from IRCC

Prince Edward Island is a province with a fast-growing economy, providing many employment opportunities, a favorable immigration program, and a mild climate. Additionally, Prince Edward Island has advanced healthcare and education systems, making it a leading province in Canada for population growth.

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

  • Age between 21-59
  • Good health and a clean record
  • Completion of high school or higher education
  • At least 2 years of experience as a business owner or senior manager in the past 5 years
  • Language proficiency at CLB 4 (IELTS 4)
  • Demonstrate a net worth of $600,000
  • Invest in at least 33.33% of an existing business

BENEFITS OF THE PROGRAM:

  • Permanent residency for the entire family
  • PEI has an open and easy immigration policy
  • Eligibility for Canadian citizenship
  • Access to social, education, and healthcare benefits similar to Canadian citizens

THE IMMIGRATION PROCESS

  • Step 1: Evaluation of the application. Initial assessment and review
  • Step 2: Registration with the provincial government. Research and selection of a business, and submission of a business plan as required
  • Step 3: Invitation to apply and preparation of documents
  • Step 4: Work permit issuance and implementation of the business plan. Arrive in Canada and notify the provincial government within 30 days. Fulfill the commitments made in the business plan
  • Step 5: Nomination letter and application for permanent residency. Receive a nomination letter from the province and apply for permanent residency for the entire family, with a processing time of approximately 18 months.

The province of Saskatchewan is the largest western province in Canada, with an economy based on agriculture and natural resource industries such as forestry and fishing. The provincial nominee program allows entrepreneurs to settle in the province with their families.

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

  • Demonstrate a minimum net worth of $500,000
  • Have at least 3 years of business ownership or senior management experience
  • Own at least 33.3% of a company in the province

BENEFITS OF PARTICIPATING IN THE PROGRAM

  • No English language requirement
  • Immigration to Canada for the whole family
  • Low cost
  • Entitled to provincial welfare policies

SETTLEMENT PROCESS

  • Step 1: Application assessment. Preliminary evaluation and review
  • Step 2: Register with the provincial government. Research and select a business and submit a business plan as required
  • Step 3: Receive an invitation and prepare the application. Prepare the application and pay the application fee
  • Step 4: Obtain a Work Permit and implement the business idea. Must be present in Saskatchewan within 18 months of receiving the letter of acceptance. Implement the committed business plan
  • Step 5: Receive a nomination letter and apply for permanent residency. Receive a nomination letter from the province and apply for permanent residency for the entire family. The processing time of the application is about 18 months

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