Last verified: June 2026
A lower-threshold version of British Columbia's entrepreneur immigration pathway for founders willing to start a business in a smaller BC community outside Metro Vancouver. It requires a personal net worth of at least $300,000 and a business investment of at least $100,000, plus a community referral and an exploratory visit to the host community. Like the Base stream, candidates run the business on a work permit before earning a provincial nomination toward permanent residence.
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Check my eligibilityEnables investors to receive a 30% tax credit on equity they put into your company
INCENTIVESubsidized mentorship and business advisory support (no cash grant)
INCENTIVENon-repayable grants up to $99,999; First Citizens Fund loans up to $115,000