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

Program	Quebec Immigrant Investor Program – A new application intake period began on September 10, 2018, and is scheduled to run until March 15, 2019.
Minimum Net Worth	CAD $2,000,000
Minimum Investment	$1,200,000 risk-free through an approved financial intermediary or by financing that investment.
Experience	Management experience in 2 of the past 5 years which involves the control of financial resources and material or human resources
EOI System	NO
Managerial Role	None
Business Plan	None
Exploratory Visit	Recommended
Interview	Required or waived
Refundable Deposit	Not required
PR/Work permit	PR after first obtaining Quebec Selection Certificate (CSQ)
Additional Requirements	Medical examination and background check

Quebec Entrepreneur

Program	Quebec Entrepreneur – A new application intake period began on August 15, 2018, and is scheduled to run until March 31, 2019.
Minimum Net Worth	CAD $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.
Experience	Management experience in 2 of the past 5 years which involves the control of financial resources and material or human resources
EOI System	NO
Managerial Role	Required
Business Plan	Required
Exploratory Visit	Recommended
Interview	Required
Start-up Deposit	CAD $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 permit	PR after first obtaining Quebec Selection Certificate (CSQ)
Additional Requirements	Submit 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

Program	Quebec Business Immigration – Self Employed – A new application intake period began on August 15, 2018, and 19
Minimum Net Worth	CAD $100,000
Minimum Investment	Not Required
Experience	2 years of self-employed experience in the profession or trade the applicant intends to practice in Quebec
EOI System	NO
Managerial Role	Required
Business Plan	None
Exploratory Visit	Recommended
Interview	Required
Start-up Deposit	Register 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 permit	PR after first obtaining Quebec Selection Certificate (CSQ)
Additional Requirements	Register 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

Program	Start-Up Visa Program
Minimum Net Worth	None
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
Experience	No specific requirement
EOI System	NO
Managerial Role	Required
Business Plan	None
Exploratory Visit	Recommended
Interview	Not Required
Refundable Deposit	Not Required
PR/Work Permit	PR immediately
Additional Requirements	Have the support of a designated organization that will provide the applicant with a Letter of Support

Self-Employed Persons Federal Program

Program	Self-Employed Persons Federal Program
Minimum Net Worth	None
Minimum Investment	Not Required
Experience	At least 2 years of relevant cultural, athletic, or farm ownership and management experience in the past 5 years
EOI System	NO
Managerial Role	Required
Business Plan	None
Exploratory Visit	Not required
Interview	Required upon request of IRCC
Refundable Deposit	Not Required
PR/Work Permit	PR immediately
Additional Requirements	English/French ability Work in one of designated occupations

Alberta Self-Employed Farmer Stream

Program	Alberta Self-Employed Farmer Stream
Minimum Net Worth	$500,000
Minimum Investment	$500,000 in a primary production farming business
Experience	Farm management experience in an existing farm business
EOI System	NO
Managerial Role	Required
Business Plan	Required
Exploratory Visit	Recommended
Interview	Required
Refundable Deposit	Not Required
PR/Work Permit	PR after obtaining nomination certificate
Additional Requirements	Canadian financial institution must finance the Alberta farming venture

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

Program	British 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
Experience	3 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 System	Yes (province publishes info on previous draws)
Managerial Role	Required
Business Plan	Required
Exploratory Visit	Recommended
Interview	Required upon request of BC PNP
Refundable Deposit	Not Required
PR/Work Permit	2-year work permit following nomination; PR contingent on implementation of business proposal
Additional Requirements	Create at least one permanent, full-time job for a Canadian or permanent resident

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

Program	Manitoba 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).
Experience	Business 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 System	Yes (Remains closed for EOIs, will reopen in 2018.)
Managerial Role	Required
Business Plan	Required
Exploratory Visit	Business research visit must be conducted no more than one year prior to the submission of an EOI
Interview	Required
Refundable Deposit	Not Required
PR/Work Permit	Temporary work permit; PR contingent on meeting program requirements
Additional Requirements	Score 60+ points on assessment grid $100k refundable deposit is not a requirement anymore

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

Program	Manitoba 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.
Experience	Minimum of three years of farm business management or farm ownership and operation experience supported by verifiable documents.
EOI System	Yes
Managerial Role	Required
Business Plan	Required
Exploratory Visit	Farm Business Research Visit Required
Interview	Required
Refundable Deposit	Not Required
PR/Work Permit	Temporary work permit; PR contingent on meeting program requirements
Additional Requirements	Score 60+ points on assessment grid $100k refundable deposit is not a requirement anymore

New Brunswick Provincial Nominee Program (NBPNP) – Entrepreneurial Stream

Program	Manitoba Business Investor Stream – Farm Investor Pathway
Minimum Net Worth	$600,000
Minimum Investment	$250,000
Experience	3 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 System	Yes
Managerial Role	Required
Business Plan	Required, must be of economic benefit to the province
Exploratory Visit	Required
Interview	Required
Refundable Deposit	$75,000
PR/Work Permit	PR after obtaining nomination certificate
Additional Requirements	22-55 years old Ability in English or French

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

Program	New Brunswick Provincial Nominee Program (NBPNP) – Post-Graduate Entrepreneurial Stream
Minimum Net Worth	N/A
Minimum Investment	The applicant must have 100% ownership of the equity of the eligible business
Experience	6 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 System	Yes
Managerial Role	Not specified
Business Plan	May be requested (business must be of economic benefit to the province)
Exploratory Visit	Not specified
Interview	Required
Refundable Deposit	Not specified
PR/Work Permit	PR after obtaining nomination certificate
Additional Requirements	22-40 years old Ability in English or French Have a valid Post-Graduation Work Permit

Nova Scotia Nominee Program (NSNP) – Entrepreneur Stream

Program	Nova Scotia Nominee Program (NSNP) – Entrepreneur Stream
Minimum Net Worth	$600,000
Minimum Investment	$150,000
Experience	At 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 System	Yes (province publishes info on previous draws)
Managerial Role	Required
Business Plan	Required
Exploratory Visit	Required for business succession only
Interview	Required
Refundable Deposit	Not Required
PR/Work Permit	Must operate business for at least 1 year on work permit following nomination; PR contingent on meeting program requirements
Additional Requirements	Submit 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

Program	Nova Scotia Nominee Program (NSNP) – International Graduate Entrepreneur Stream
Minimum Net Worth	N/A
Minimum Investment	100% ownership of the equity of the eligible business
Experience	At 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 System	Yes (province may publish info on draws after future draws are made; EOI must be submitted while on valid work permit)
Managerial Role	Required
Business Plan	None
Exploratory Visit	Required
Interview	Required
Refundable Deposit	Not Required
PR/Work Permit	PR after obtaining nomination certificate
Additional Requirements	The business must meet additional criteria English/French minimum CLB 5

Northwest Territories Nominee Program (NTNP) – Entrepreneur Business

Program	Northwest Territories Nominee Program (NTNP) – Entrepreneur Business
Minimum Net Worth	For businesses in Yellowknife: $500,000 OR For businesses outside Yellowknife: $250,000
Minimum Investment	In Yellowknife: $300,000 & at least 33.3% ownership OR Outside Yellowknife: $150,000 & at least 33.3% ownership OR $1,000,000 investment
Experience	Relevant business experience required
EOI System	NO
Managerial Role	Required
Business Plan	Required
Exploratory Visit	Required
Interview	Required
Refundable Deposit	$75,000
PR/Work Permit	2-year work permit following nomination; PR contingent on meeting program requirements
Additional Requirements	Priority 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

Program	Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) – Corporate Stream
Minimum Net Worth	None
Minimum Investment	$5,000,000 OR $10,000,000 if the proposed business is a land development or a leasehold company
Experience	The international corporation must have been established for at least 36 months at the time of application
EOI System	NO
Managerial Role	Required
Business Plan	Required
Exploratory Visit	Encouraged
Interview	Required
Refundable Deposit	Not Required
PR/Work Permit	Applicant & key staff first obtain work permits; PR contingent on meeting program requirements
Additional Requirements	Create 5 new jobs for Canadians or permanent residents per key staff member seeking nomination

Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) – Entrepreneur Stream

Program	Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) – Entrepreneur Stream
Minimum Net Worth	For 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 Investment	In 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
Experience	At least 36 months of full-time business experience in the last 60 months as business owner or senior manager
EOI System	Yes (province publishes info on previous draws)
Managerial Role	Required
Business Plan	Required
Exploratory Visit	Required for business succession only
Interview	Required upon request of OINP
Refundable Deposit	Not Required
PR/Work Permit	Temporary work permit; PR contingent on meeting program requirements
Additional Requirements	Sign 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

Program	Prince Edward Island Provincial Nominee Program (PEI-PNP) – 100% Ownership
Minimum Net Worth	$600,000
Minimum Investment	$150,000
Experience	Management experience required
EOI System	Yes
Managerial Role	Required
Business Plan	Required, must fall within an eligible sector of business set out by the provincial govt
Exploratory Visit	Not specified
Interview	Required
Refundable Deposit	$200,000
PR/Work Permit	PR after obtaining nomination certificate
Additional Requirements	Submit 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

Program	Prince 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
Experience	Management experience required
EOI System	Yes
Managerial Role	Required
Business Plan	Required, must fall within an eligible sector of business set out by the provincial govt
Exploratory Visit	Required
Interview	Required
Refundable Deposit	$200,000
PR/Work Permit	PR after obtaining nomination certificate
Additional Requirements	Submit 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

Program	Saskatchewan 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
Experience	At least 3 years’ experience as an entrepreneur or managing a business in the past 10 years
EOI System	Yes
Managerial Role	Required
Business Plan	Required
Exploratory Visit	Required for business succession, joint ventures, and regional business opportunities
Interview	Required, either in person or online
Refundable Deposit	Not Required
PR/Work Permit	2-year work permit following nomination; PR contingent on meeting program requirements
Additional Requirements	Sign a Performance Agreement Create 2+ employment opportunities in SK (if it’s a new business)

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

Program	Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program (SINP) – Farm Owner/Operator Category
Minimum Net Worth	$500,000
Minimum Investment	$150,000
Experience	Farming operation ownership experience using agricultural practices similar to those used in Saskatchewan-based farming
EOI System	NO
Managerial Role	Required
Business Plan	Farm Establishment Plan (FEP) required
Exploratory Visit	Required
Interview	May be Required
Refundable Deposit	$75,000
PR/Work Permit	PR after obtaining nomination certificate
Additional Requirements	Submit a Farm Establishment Plan Sign a Performance Agreement

Yukon Business Nominee Program (YBNP)

Program	Yukon 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
Experience	Minimum of 3 years entrepreneurial/business management experience & minimum of 5 years relevant work experience
EOI System	Yes (however, there is no points-based ranking system)
Managerial Role	Required
Business Plan	Required
Exploratory Visit	Recommended, applicants are awarded points for past visits
Interview	Required
Refundable Deposit	Not Required
PR/Work Permit	2-year work permit following nomination; PR contingent on meeting program requirements
Additional Requirements	Business must be in a strategic sector, as identified by the territory Must score 65+ points on assessment grid