Provincial Nominee Program

Provincial Nominee Program

Provincial Nominee Programs, Quebec and Federal – Business Immigration

Some Canadian provinces will nominate applicants for permanent residence candidates as part of their respective enterprise immigration programs. If you are interested in living in one of the provinces listed below, or if you are applying for immigration to Quebec or as part of the federal Entrepreneurship Program, please review and compare the eligibility criteria and the application processes.

Use the following set of slides to compare programs and find the one that’s right for you, or start your free evaluation today and determine which programs are available based on your unique qualifications and interests.

Quebec Immigrant Investor Program

ProgramQuebec Immigrant Investor Program – A new application intake period began on September 10, 2018, and is scheduled to run until March 15, 2019.
Minimum Net WorthCAD $2,000,000
Minimum Investment$1,200,000 risk-free through an approved financial intermediary or by financing that investment.
ExperienceManagement experience in 2 of the past 5 years which involves the control of financial resources and material or human resources
EOI SystemNO
Managerial RoleNone
Business PlanNone
Exploratory VisitRecommended
InterviewRequired or waived
Refundable DepositNot required
PR/Work permitPR after first obtaining Quebec Selection Certificate (CSQ)
Additional RequirementsMedical examination and background check

Quebec Entrepreneur

ProgramQuebec Entrepreneur – A new application intake period began on August 15, 2018, and is scheduled to run until March 31, 2019.
Minimum Net WorthCAD $900,000 of financial resources.
Business Ownership/operation*Holds and controls, alone or with the accompanying spouse at minimum 25% of the equity of the enterprise he or she creates or at least 51% of the equity of the enterprise he or she acquires.
ExperienceManagement experience in 2 of the past 5 years which involves the control of financial resources and material or human resources
EOI SystemNO
Managerial RoleRequired
Business PlanRequired
Exploratory VisitRecommended
InterviewRequired
Start-up DepositCAD $300,000 for a business in the metropolitan area of Montreal or CAD $200,000 for a business outside the metropolitan area of Montreal
PR/Work permitPR after first obtaining Quebec Selection Certificate (CSQ)
Additional RequirementsSubmit a contract to prove financial self-sufficiency and demonstrate a secondary school general diploma level of education.

Provide a performance guarantee deposit of $200,000 that is refundable in certain conditions are met.

Quebec Business Immigration – Self-Employed

ProgramQuebec Business Immigration – Self Employed – A new application intake period began on
August 15, 2018, and 19
Minimum Net WorthCAD $100,000
Minimum InvestmentNot Required
Experience2 years of self-employed experience in the profession or trade the applicant intends to practice in Quebec
EOI SystemNO
Managerial RoleRequired
Business PlanNone
Exploratory VisitRecommended
InterviewRequired
Start-up DepositRegister a start-up deposit of at least CAD $50,000 at a local financial institution if based in the metropolitan area of Montreal or at least CAD $25,000 if based outside of Montreal
PR/Work permitPR after first obtaining Quebec Selection Certificate (CSQ)
Additional RequirementsRegister a start-up deposit of at least CAD $50,000 at a local financial institution if based in the metropolitan area of Montreal or at least CAD $25,000 if based outside of Montreal.

Federal Start-Up Visa Program

ProgramStart-Up Visa Program
Minimum Net WorthNone
Minimum Investment$200,000 if the investment comes from a designated Canadian venture capital fund or designated incubators OR $75,000 if it comes from a designated Canadian angel investor group
ExperienceNo specific requirement
EOI SystemNO
Managerial RoleRequired
Business PlanNone
Exploratory VisitRecommended
InterviewNot Required
Refundable DepositNot Required
PR/Work PermitPR immediately
Additional RequirementsHave the support of a designated organization that will provide the applicant with a Letter of Support

Self-Employed Persons Federal Program

ProgramSelf-Employed Persons Federal Program
Minimum Net WorthNone
Minimum InvestmentNot Required
ExperienceAt least 2 years of relevant cultural, athletic, or farm ownership and management experience in the past 5 years
EOI SystemNO
Managerial RoleRequired
Business PlanNone
Exploratory VisitNot required
InterviewRequired upon request of IRCC
Refundable DepositNot Required
PR/Work PermitPR immediately
Additional RequirementsEnglish/French ability
Work in one of designated occupations

Alberta Self-Employed Farmer Stream

ProgramAlberta Self-Employed Farmer Stream
Minimum Net Worth$500,000
Minimum Investment$500,000 in a primary production farming business
ExperienceFarm management experience in an existing farm business
EOI SystemNO
Managerial RoleRequired
Business PlanRequired
Exploratory VisitRecommended
InterviewRequired
Refundable DepositNot Required
PR/Work PermitPR after obtaining nomination certificate
Additional RequirementsCanadian financial institution must finance the Alberta farming venture

British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BC PNP) – Entrepreneur Stream

ProgramBritish Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BC PNP) – Entrepreneur Stream
Minimum Net Worth$600,000
Minimum Investment$200,000 OR $400,000 if proposing a Key Staff Member
Experience3 years of business ownership & management experience OR 4 years of senior management experience OR 1 year of business ownership & management experience and 2 years of senior management experience
EOI SystemYes (province publishes info on previous draws)
Managerial RoleRequired
Business PlanRequired
Exploratory VisitRecommended
InterviewRequired upon request of BC PNP
Refundable DepositNot Required
PR/Work Permit2-year work permit following nomination; PR contingent on implementation of business proposal
Additional RequirementsCreate at least one permanent, full-time job for a Canadian or permanent resident

Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program – Business Investor Stream (Entrepreneur Pathway)

ProgramManitoba Business Investor Stream – Entrepreneur Pathway
Minimum Net Worth$500,000
Minimum Investment$250,000 for businesses in the Manitoba Capital Region. OR $150,000 if a business is outside of the Manitoba Capital Region AND Must be made in an eligible business AND Must create or maintain at least one job for a Canadian Citizen or a Permanent Resident in Manitoba (excluding owners of the business and/or their close relatives).
ExperienceBusiness ownership and management experience or executive-level experience in 3 of the past 5 years. AND Business owners are given higher points in comparison to senior managers. AND Business owners must have at least 33 1/3% ownership to qualify for points.
EOI SystemYes (Remains closed for EOIs, will reopen in 2018.)
Managerial RoleRequired
Business PlanRequired
Exploratory VisitBusiness research visit must be conducted no more than one year prior to the submission of an EOI
InterviewRequired
Refundable DepositNot Required
PR/Work PermitTemporary work permit; PR contingent on meeting program requirements
Additional RequirementsScore 60+ points on assessment grid
$100k refundable deposit is not a requirement anymore

Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program – Business Investor Stream (Farm Investor Pathway)

ProgramManitoba Business Investor Stream – Farm Investor Pathway
Minimum Net Worth$350,000
Minimum Investment$150,000 tangible assets to establish a farming business in rural Manitoba. AND Investments in a farm business operated primarily for the purposes of deriving passive investment income or speculative purposes are not eligible.
ExperienceMinimum of three years of farm business management or farm ownership and operation experience supported by verifiable documents.
EOI SystemYes
Managerial RoleRequired
Business PlanRequired
Exploratory VisitFarm Business Research Visit Required
InterviewRequired
Refundable DepositNot Required
PR/Work PermitTemporary work permit; PR contingent on meeting program requirements
Additional RequirementsScore 60+ points on assessment grid
$100k refundable deposit is not a requirement anymore

New Brunswick Provincial Nominee Program (NBPNP) – Entrepreneurial Stream

ProgramManitoba Business Investor Stream – Farm Investor Pathway
Minimum Net Worth$600,000
Minimum Investment$250,000
Experience3 out of 5 years or more in owning a business OR 5 out of 5 years or more in a senior business management role
EOI SystemYes
Managerial RoleRequired
Business PlanRequired, must be of economic benefit to the province
Exploratory VisitRequired
InterviewRequired
Refundable Deposit$75,000
PR/Work PermitPR after obtaining nomination certificate
Additional Requirements22-55 years old
Ability in English or French

New Brunswick Provincial Nominee Program (NBPNP) – Post-Graduate Entrepreneurial Stream

ProgramNew Brunswick Provincial Nominee Program (NBPNP) – Post-Graduate Entrepreneurial Stream
Minimum Net WorthN/A
Minimum InvestmentThe applicant must have 100% ownership of the equity of the eligible business
Experience6 or more years in the last 10 years in NOC O, A or B OR 1-5 years in the last 10 years in the NOC O, A or B
EOI SystemYes
Managerial RoleNot specified
Business PlanMay be requested (business must be of economic benefit to the province)
Exploratory VisitNot specified
InterviewRequired
Refundable DepositNot specified
PR/Work PermitPR after obtaining nomination certificate
Additional Requirements22-40 years old
Ability in English or French Have a valid Post-Graduation Work Permit

Nova Scotia Nominee Program (NSNP) – Entrepreneur Stream

ProgramNova Scotia Nominee Program (NSNP) – Entrepreneur Stream
Minimum Net Worth$600,000
Minimum Investment$150,000
ExperienceAt least 3 years of business ownership experience including 33.3% ownership in the last 10 years OR +5 years as senior manager in the last 10 years
EOI SystemYes (province publishes info on previous draws)
Managerial RoleRequired
Business PlanRequired
Exploratory VisitRequired for business succession only
InterviewRequired
Refundable DepositNot Required
PR/Work PermitMust operate business for at least 1 year on work permit following nomination; PR contingent on meeting program requirements
Additional RequirementsSubmit an Expression of Interest (EOI)
The business must meet additional criteria
English/French minimum CLB 5

Nova Scotia Nominee Program (NSNP) – International Graduate Entrepreneur Stream

ProgramNova Scotia Nominee Program (NSNP) – International Graduate Entrepreneur Stream
Minimum Net WorthN/A
Minimum Investment100% ownership of the equity of the eligible business
ExperienceAt least 1 continuous year of business ownership experience in Nova Scotia Completed a degree of at least 2 years’ duration at a university/college in Nova Scotia
EOI SystemYes (province may publish info on draws after future draws are made; EOI must be submitted while on valid work permit)
Managerial RoleRequired
Business PlanNone
Exploratory VisitRequired
InterviewRequired
Refundable DepositNot Required
PR/Work PermitPR after obtaining nomination certificate
Additional RequirementsThe business must meet additional criteria
English/French minimum CLB 5

Northwest Territories Nominee Program (NTNP) – Entrepreneur Business

ProgramNorthwest Territories Nominee Program (NTNP) – Entrepreneur Business
Minimum Net WorthFor businesses in Yellowknife: $500,000 OR For businesses outside Yellowknife: $250,000
Minimum InvestmentIn Yellowknife: $300,000 & at least 33.3% ownership OR Outside Yellowknife: $150,000 & at least 33.3% ownership OR $1,000,000 investment
ExperienceRelevant business experience required
EOI SystemNO
Managerial RoleRequired
Business PlanRequired
Exploratory VisitRequired
InterviewRequired
Refundable Deposit$75,000
PR/Work Permit2-year work permit following nomination; PR contingent on meeting program requirements
Additional RequirementsPriority business projects: those involving a product new to the NWT or a project that would generate significant benefits

Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) – Corporate Stream

ProgramOntario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) – Corporate Stream
Minimum Net WorthNone
Minimum Investment$5,000,000 OR $10,000,000 if the proposed business is a land development or a leasehold company
ExperienceThe international corporation must have been established for at least 36 months at the time of application
EOI SystemNO
Managerial RoleRequired
Business PlanRequired
Exploratory VisitEncouraged
InterviewRequired
Refundable DepositNot Required
PR/Work PermitApplicant & key staff first obtain work permits; PR contingent on meeting program requirements
Additional RequirementsCreate 5 new jobs for Canadians or permanent residents per key staff member seeking nomination

Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) – Entrepreneur Stream

ProgramOntario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) – Entrepreneur Stream
Minimum Net WorthFor businesses in the Greater Toronto Area (GTA): $1,500,000 OR For businesses outside the GTA: $800,000 OR For businesses in the ICT/Digital Communications sector (regardless of location): $800,000
Minimum InvestmentIn the GTA: $1,000,000 and ownership of 33.3% of the business OR Outside the GTA: $500,000 and ownership of 33.3% of the business OR In the ICT/Digital Communications sector: $500,000 and ownership of 33.3% of the business
ExperienceAt least 36 months of full-time business experience in the last 60 months as business owner or senior manager
EOI SystemYes (province publishes info on previous draws)
Managerial RoleRequired
Business PlanRequired
Exploratory VisitRequired for business succession only
InterviewRequired upon request of OINP
Refundable DepositNot Required
PR/Work PermitTemporary work permit; PR contingent on meeting program requirements
Additional RequirementsSign a Performance Agreement with Ontario
English/French minimum CLB 4
Create 2 permanent, full-time jobs for Canadians or permanent residents

Prince Edward Island Provincial Nominee Program (PEI-PNP) – 100% Ownership

ProgramPrince Edward Island Provincial Nominee Program (PEI-PNP) – 100% Ownership
Minimum Net Worth$600,000
Minimum Investment$150,000
ExperienceManagement experience required
EOI SystemYes
Managerial RoleRequired
Business PlanRequired, must fall within an eligible sector of business set out by the provincial govt
Exploratory VisitNot specified
InterviewRequired
Refundable Deposit$200,000
PR/Work PermitPR after obtaining nomination certificate
Additional RequirementsSubmit a purchase and sale agreement, if applicant is purchasing an eligible PEI business
IELTS minimum score of 4.0 within last 2 years
21-59 years old
Score 50+ points on assessment grid

Prince Edward Island Provincial Nominee Program (PEI-PNP) – Partial Ownership

ProgramPrince Edward Island Provincial Nominee Program (PEI-PNP) – Partial Ownership
Minimum Net Worth$600,000
Minimum Investment$150,000 and at least 1/3 ownership OR $1,000,000 investment
ExperienceManagement experience required
EOI SystemYes
Managerial RoleRequired
Business PlanRequired, must fall within an eligible sector of business set out by the provincial govt
Exploratory VisitRequired
InterviewRequired
Refundable Deposit$200,000
PR/Work PermitPR after obtaining nomination certificate
Additional RequirementsSubmit an investment agreement
Minimum IELTS band score of 4.0 within the last 2 years
Score 50+ points on assessment grid

Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program (SINP) – Entrepreneur Category

ProgramSaskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program (SINP) – Entrepreneur Category
Minimum Net Worth$500,000
Minimum Investment$300,000 in Regina or Saskatoon and at least 33.3% ownership OR $200,000 in any other Saskatchewan community and at least 33.3% ownership OR$1,000,000 investment
ExperienceAt least 3 years’ experience as an entrepreneur or managing a business in the past 10 years
EOI SystemYes
Managerial RoleRequired
Business PlanRequired
Exploratory VisitRequired for business succession, joint ventures, and regional business opportunities
InterviewRequired, either in person or online
Refundable DepositNot Required
PR/Work Permit2-year work permit following nomination; PR contingent on meeting program requirements
Additional RequirementsSign a Performance Agreement
Create 2+ employment opportunities in SK (if it’s a new business)

Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program (SINP) – Farm Owner/Operator Category

ProgramSaskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program (SINP) – Farm Owner/Operator Category
Minimum Net Worth$500,000
Minimum Investment$150,000
ExperienceFarming operation ownership experience using agricultural practices similar to those used in Saskatchewan-based farming
EOI SystemNO
Managerial RoleRequired
Business PlanFarm Establishment Plan (FEP) required
Exploratory VisitRequired
InterviewMay be Required
Refundable Deposit$75,000
PR/Work PermitPR after obtaining nomination certificate
Additional RequirementsSubmit a Farm Establishment Plan
Sign a Performance Agreement

Yukon Business Nominee Program (YBNP)

ProgramYukon Business Nominee Program (YBNP)
Minimum Net Worth$500,000 (including $300,000 in liquid assets)
Minimum Investment$300,000 and at least 1/3 ownership with a Canadian citizen or permanent resident partner
ExperienceMinimum of 3 years entrepreneurial/business management experience & minimum of 5 years relevant work experience
EOI SystemYes (however, there is no points-based ranking system)
Managerial RoleRequired
Business PlanRequired
Exploratory VisitRecommended, applicants are awarded points for past visits
InterviewRequired
Refundable DepositNot Required
PR/Work Permit2-year work permit following nomination; PR contingent on meeting program requirements
Additional RequirementsBusiness must be in a strategic sector, as identified by the territory
Must score 65+ points on assessment grid
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