PNP

Provincial Nominee Program Entrepreneur & Investor Visa Options:

Self Employed Farmer Stream::

• ALBERTA

  International Graduate Entrepreneur Immigration Stream

  Farming skills	You must be able to prove that you have farm management skills through:   financial documentation of your existing farm business;  documentation proving your work experience, training and education;  a detailed business plan; and/or  evidence showing that a Canadian financial institution will invest in your business plan.
  Financial requirements	You must be able to invest a minimum of $500,000 CAD in a primary production farming business in the province.
  Investment requirements	You must provide a detailed business plan highlighting your investment plans. Business plans that are believed to have the best chance to grow Alberta’ agri-food targets’ will be considered first.

  
  Self-Employed Farmer Stream

• BRITISH COLUMBIA

  Entrepreneur Immigration Stream

  Personal requirements	You must:   have a minimum net worth of $600,000 CAD;   show your business or management experience; and meet the legal requirements for immigration to Canada.
  Business requirements	You must:   start a new qualifying business or purchase and improve a business that already exists;   invest a minimum of $200,000 CAD in the business; and   start a business that creates at least one full-time job for a permanent resident or citizen of Canada.

  
  The Regional Pilot Program
    You must start a new business and settle in a regional community with a population of fewer than 75,000 people.
    You must complete an exploratory visit to the community.
    You need to make a minimum investment of $100,000 CAD in a qualifying business.
    You must have a personal net worth of at least $300,000 CAD.
    You must own at least 51% of the company.
    Your business must create at least one new job.
  

• MANITOBA

  The Entrepreneur Pathway
  

  Business experience	You must have three years of full-time work experience in the last five years as an active business owner or senior manager of a successful business.   Business owners score more points than senior managers.   You must own at least a third of the business to qualify for points as a business owner.
  Language ability	You must score at least level 5 on the Canadian Language Benchmark test.
  Education	You must have completed high school.
  Age	There is no age requirement, but you will score extra points if you are between 25 and 49.
  Business investment	If your business is located in the Manitoba Capital Region, you need to invest at least $250,000.   If your business is located outside of the Manitoba Capital Region, you need to invest at least $150,000.   Your investment must be made in a qualifying Manitoban business.   Your business must create at least one job for permanent residents or citizens of Canada.
  Business Research visit	You must hold your business research visit no longer than one year before you submit your application.
  Adaptability	You will score adaptability points if:   your spouse or common-law partner has a Canadian Language Benchmark score of level five or more;   you or your spouse/common-law partner has Canadian Language Benchmark level five or higher in a second official language;   you or your spouse/common-law partner has a close relative who has been living in Manitoba for more than a year;   you have a child that is studying at an accredited Manitoban educational institution on a full-time basis for a minimum of six months before the date you submit your Expression of Interest;   you or your spouse/common-law partner who is coming with you have completed at least one year of full-time study at a Manitoban tertiary institution; or   you or your spouse/common-law partner who is coming with you have continuous work experience for six months in Manitoba.
  Net worth	You must have a net worth of at least $500,000 CAD.
  Business performance agreement	Once your application is approved, you must sign a Business Performance Agreement.

  
  The Farm Investor Pathway
  

  Farming experience	You must have at least three years of farm ownership and operation experience.
  Language ability	You need to be proficient in either French or English.
  Investment requirements	Your farm business must be established in rural Manitoba.   You must invest at least $300,000 CAD in the farm business.   Your investments must be in tangible assets.   You must accompany your application with a farm business plan.
  Farm research visit	You must conduct a farm business research visit in the province.
  Farm business activities	Your farm business must have ongoing and recurring activities in rural Manitoba.   You must live on the farm and be an active participant in the management of the farm.   The Farm business must be in primary agriculture production.   You must conduct value-added farm business activities in the province.
  Economic adaptability	You must show that your practical farming skills, technical knowledge and experience in technological farming practices can adapt to Manitoba’s primary farm production industry.
  Net worth	You must have a minimum net worth of at least $500,000.

• NEW BRUNSWICK

  The Entrepreneurial Stream
    Your business must have a real eligible connection to the province.
    You must be between 22 and 55 years old.
    You must have reached Canadian Language Benchmark level 5 or higher in all four categories of the test in either French or English.
    You must have finished at least two years of tertiary education after completing high school.
    Your personal net worth must be verified and it should be a minimum of $600,000 CAD.
    During the past 5 years you must have at least 3 years of work experience in managing and owning at least 33.3% of a business or you must have 5 consecutive years of work experience in a senior business management role.
    You need to have the intention of living in the province permanently while owning and managing your local business.
    You must be able to make a minimum investment of at least $250,000 CAD in starting your business.
  
  The Post-Graduate Entrepreneurial Stream
    You must be between 22 and 40 years old.
    You must have reached Canadian Language Benchmark level 7 or higher in all four categories of the test in either French or English.
    You must have completed a full-time tertiary degree or diploma of two years length at a recognized university or community college in New Brunswick.
    You must have lived in the province while studying for the qualification mentioned above.
    You must have managed and owned 100% of a business in the province for a minimum of one year.
    You need to have a valid post-graduation work permit.
    You must be able to show your intention and ability to settle in the province.
  

• NOVA SCOTIA

  Entrepreneur Visa
    You need to be at least 21 years old.
    You must have the intention to live in the province permanently while actively managing and owning your business.
    Your personal net worth must be $600,000 CAD minimum.
    You need to be able to make a $150,000 CAD investment in your intended business.
    You must have a minimum of three years of experience in managing and owning at least one-third of a business or you must have at least five years of experience in a senior management position.
    You must have reached Canadian Language Benchmark level 5 or higher in all four categories of the test in either French or English.
    You need to complete your online Expression of Interest in the province.
    You must receive an Invitation to Apply from Nova Scotia Immigration.
  
  International Graduate
    You must have the intention to live in the province permanently while actively managing and owning your business.
    You must have managed and owned 100% of a business in the province for a minimum of one year.
    You must have completed a full-time tertiary degree or diploma of two years length at a recognized university or community college in Nova Scotia.
    You must have reached Canadian Language Benchmark level 7 or higher in all four categories of the test in either French or English.
    You need to have a valid post-graduation work permit.
    You need to complete your online Expression of Interest in the province.
    You must receive an Invitation to Apply from Nova Scotia Immigration.
  

• NORTHWEST TERRITORIES

  Business Stream
  

  Investment requirements	You must commit to one of the following investments:   at least $300,000 CAD in buying or starting a business within the corporate boundaries of Yellowknife; or   at least $150,000 CAD in buying or starting a business outside of the corporate boundaries of Yellowknife.
  Net worth requirements	You must be able to prove that you have a personal net worth of:   $500,000 minimum to start or buy a business within the corporate boundaries of Yellowknife;   $250,000 minimum to start or buy a business outside of the corporate boundaries of Yellowknife; and   $75,000 for a deposit of good faith to the Department of Industry, Tourism and Investment once your application has been accepted.
  Personal requirements	You must:   own at least one-third of the business or if you own less than that, you must have invested at least $1,000,000 CAD in the business;   have Canadian Language Benchmark level 5 in either English or French;   have demonstrable knowledge and understanding of the territory’s economy to ensure that your business brings growth to the region;   be able to complete at least one business trip to the territory to research its business environment;   have the experience and qualifications to successfully implement your business plan; and have the intention to settle in the Northwest Territories full-time.

  
  

• NORTHWEST TERRITORIES - B

  The International Entrepreneur & International Graduate Entrepreneur streams
  

  Personal requirements	You must:   be between 21 and 59 years old;   submit a verified business plan;   have completed high school;   intend to live in the province permanently while owning and managing a local business with the potential of bringing economic benefit to the local communities;   participate in the active and ongoing management of the business;   have a personal net worth of $600,000 CAD;   be able to invest a minimum of $200,000 CAD in establishing your business that you earn at least a third of;   create at least one job for a permanent resident or citizen of Canada;   show your business is for profit with the primary purpose of making a profit through providing services or selling goods;   have a minimum of two years’ experience in managing and owning a business during the past five years or five years of experience in a senior management role during the past five years;   have at least level five in all four categories of the Canadian Language Benchmark Test in either French or English;   complete an Expression of Interest (EOI); and   receive an Invitation to Apply (ITA) from Newfoundland and Labrador immigration.
  Business requirements	The business must:   meet legal standards;   be seen as a permanent establishment as defined by the Canadian Income Tax Regulations; and   be able to bring economic growth to the province.
  Additional requirements when starting a business	If you plan to start a business, you must create at least one position for a Canadian citizen or permanent resident of Canada. This position must:   be in addition to your own position;   be directly related to the business; and   be in line with the wage standards of the community.
  Additional requirements when buying a business	You must:   buy a business that has been in continuous operation by the same owner for the past five years;   complete an exploratory visit to meet the current owners of the business;   buy a business that is in active operation;   offer similar employment conditions to the existing staff; and   show that effort was made to provide a fair market value for the business.
  Partnership requirements	If your intention is to enter a partnership with several applicants (maximum of 10 per application), each of you who want permanent residence through the partnership must:   invest a minimum of $200,000 CAD in the partnership and own at least one-third of the company; or   invest a minimum of $1,000,000 CAD.

  
  
  Newfoundland & Labrador International Graduate Entrepreneur
  

  Personal requirements	You must:   be at least 21;   submit a verified business plan;   have earned a tertiary qualification after two years of studying at Memorial University or College of the North Atlantic;   have a valid post-graduation work permit;   intend to live in the province permanently while owning and managing a local business with the potential of bringing economic benefit to the local communities;   have at least one year’s experience in actively managing and owning the current business (at least one-third of the business);   create at least one job for a permanent resident or citizen of Canada;   show your business is for profit with the primary purpose of making a profit through providing services or selling goods;   have at least level seven in all four categories of the Canadian Language Benchmark Test in either French or English;   complete an Expression of Interest (EOI); and   receive an Invitation to Apply (ITA) from Newfoundland and Labrador immigration.
  Business requirements	The business must:   be created as a career objective, not for the sole purpose of immigration;   meet legal standards;   be seen as a permanent establishment as defined by the Canadian Income Tax Regulations; and   be able to bring economic growth to the province.
  Additional requirements when starting a business	If you plan to start a business, you must create at least one position for a Canadian citizen or permanent resident of Canada. This position must:   be in addition to your own position;   be directly related to the business; and   be in line with the wage standards of the community.
  Additional requirements when buying a business	You must:   buy a business that has been in continuous operation by the same owner for the past five years;   complete an exploratory visit to meet the current owners of the business;   buy a business that is in active operation;   offer similar employment conditions to the existing staff; and   show that effort was made to provide a fair market value for the business.
  Partnership requirements	If your intention is to enter a partnership with several applicants (maximum of 3 per application), all of the applicants who want permanent residency must own at least a third of the business.

  
  

• NORTHWEST TERRITORIES - C

  Ontario Corporate Stream
  

  Business applicant requirements	The applicant business must:   have been established at least three years before the application is submitted;   be of a qualifying structure (public corporation, sole proprietorship or partnership);   invest at least $5 million CAD in expanding into Ontario or buy a business that already exists in the province.
  Job creation requirements	The business must create 5 full-time positions for permanent residents or citizens of Canada per key staff position. The positions must:   be permanent, full-time positions; and   be paid above or at the average wage level for the type of work.
  Business requirements	The new business must:   be clearly linked to the parent company as a subsidiary, branch or affiliate;   be a for-profit business through the sale of goods and services;   have a primary income source from active, earned income;   meet the legal standards and regulations of the area; and   be considered as a permanent business in the province.
  Key staff requirements	Your business may request a maximum of five key staff members to start the business and these staff members may be considered for Canadian permanent residence if they meet the requirements. The key staff must:   play an essential role in starting the business;   all be in a senior, executive, management or specialized knowledge position in your company;   have a minimum of three years of experience in the intended occupation in your company within the last five years;   have been working in that position continuously for a year immediately before you submitted your application;   not have a family connection with anyone who has more than 10% equity in the company;   not hold any equity in your company unless it is less than 10% and   part of the remuneration package of their employment contract; and have full-time, permanent jobs that follow the wage standard of Ontario.

  
  Ontario Entrepreneur Stream
  

  Experience	You must have 3 years of business experience within the last 5 years.  Your business experience must be as a senior manager or business owner with an active role in the business.
  Net worth	If your proposed business is:   in the Greater Toronto Area, you must have a net worth of at least $1,500,000 CAD;   anywhere else in Ontario, you must have a net worth of at least $800,000 CAD; or   in the information and communications sector, you must have a net worth of at least $800,000 CAD regardless of its location.
  Investment requirements	If your proposed business is:   in the Greater Toronto Area, you must control at least a third of the company and you need to invest a minimum of $1,000,000 CAD in it;   anywhere else in Ontario, you must control at least a third of the company and you need to invest a minimum of $500,000 CAD in it; or   the information and communications sector, you must control at least a third of the company and you need to invest a minimum of $500,000 CAD in it regardless of its location.
  Involvement	You must be actively involved in the daily management of the business.
  Business requirements	Your business must:   be a for-profit business that generates income through the sale of goods and services;   meet all the legal requirements of Canada and Ontario;   be a permanent business;   be located in the province at all times; and   create a minimum of two permanent full-time jobs for permanent residents or citizens of Canada within its first 20 months and they must be paid according to wage standards of Ontario.
  Additional requirements for buying an existing business	If you want to buy an existing business in the province, you must:   make a business visit to the province within a year of submitting your expression of interest;   buy a business that has been owned by the same owner(s) for the past five years;   ensure that the business is completely transferred to you or any other business partner;   use some of your personal investment in improving and expanding your business in the province; and   continue to employ all the employees who worked in the business before you bought it.

• PRINCE EDWARDS ISLAND

  Prince Edward Island Work Permit
    You must have a net worth of at least $600,000 CAD.
    You must have graduated from high school or some other secondary school equivalent.
    You must be between 21 and 59 years old.
    You must be able to transfer your management skills, past employment or business ownership experience to your new business in Prince Edward Island.
    You must have at least Canadian Language Benchmark level 4 in either English or French.
    You must have the intention to live and work in the province permanently.
    You must play an active role in the daily activities and ongoing management of the business.
  

• SASKATCHEWAN

  Saskatchewan Entrepreneur Category
  

  Minimum entry criteria

  You must:   have a minimum net worth of $500,000 CAD;   have at least three years of business management or entrepreneurial experience gained within the past 10 years; and   have the intention to invest at least $300,000 CAD if your business is located in Regina or Saskatoon. If it is located anyhwere else, you only need to make a $200,000 investment.

  Business Establishment Plan requirements

  Your Business Establishment Plan must include:   your plan to start a business in Saskatchewan;   your ownership of minimum one-third of the business unless you invest at least $1,000,000 CAD in the business;   your commitment to play an active and ongoing role in the daily management of the business; and   the creation of two jobs for permanent residents or citizens of Canada in Saskatchewan if your new business is in Regina or Saskatoon.

  
  
  Saskatchewan Farm Owner & Operator Category
    You must have a personal net worth of $500,000 CAD or more.
    You must sign a performance agreement showing your commitment to buying and actively operating a farm in Saskatchewan.
    You must complete an exploratory visit to the province for at least five working days.
    You need to be able to prove that you have farm operation knowledge and experience.
    You need to have a proposal for a commercial farming opportunity.
  
  Saskatchewan Farm Owners & Operators – Young Farmer Stream
    You must have a personal net worth of $300,000 CAD or more.
    You must be younger than 40.
    You must have a minimum of three years of experience in farm ownership, farm management or practical farming experience.
    You must submit a proposal for a commercial farming opportunity in Saskatchewan.
    You or your spouse must be employable so that you can supplement your farming income.
  

• YUKON

  Yukon Business Nominee Program
  

  Personal requirements

  You must:  score at least 65 on the points assessment grid;  have graduated from high school;  have three years of experience as an entrepreneur or business manager;  have five years of relevant work experience;  not be a refugee;  no pending applications for any other provincial or territorial nominee program;  you must have a minimum net worth of $500,000 CAD, at least $300,000 needs to be in liquid assets;  have the intention to permanently settle in Yukon;  hold a position in your company that is listed under National Occupational level 0 or A; and  be able to show that you can make a minimum $300,000 investment in capital.

  Business requirements

  Your business must:  be new or purchased from previous owners;  be managed by you;  not be a passive investment; and  be part of one of the following sectors:         information technology;         manufacturing;         value-added processing;         forestry;         tourism products, attractions, services and facilities;         energy;         mining or mineral development;         agriculture;         cultural industries; or         film and video production.