Provincial Business Immigration

Explore provincial nominee programs for business professionals seeking to invest, manage, or start a business in specific Canadian provinces through tailored immigration pathways.

PNP Business Stats

Processing Time18-36 months

Investment Required$150K - $800K

Language RequirementCLB 4-7

Success Rate80%+

What is PNP Business Immigration?

Provincial Nominee Programs (PNPs) offer pathways for business people to immigrate to Canada by investing in or starting a business in a specific province, with each province having unique requirements and opportunities

Entrepreneur Streams

For individuals who want to start, purchase, or invest in a business in a specific province and actively manage the business operations.

Business plan required
Active management role
Net worth requirements

Investor Streams

For individuals who want to make a significant financial investment in a province's economy without the requirement of active business management.

Qualifying investment amount
Business experience
Net worth verification

Farm Owner/Operator

For individuals with experience in farm management and the intention to purchase and operate a farm in a province, farm management and the intention to purchase and operate a farm in a province, contributing to agricultural development.

Farm management experience
Farm business plan
Farm investment

PNP Business Immigration Eligibility Requirements

Essential requirements you must meet to qualify for provincial business immigration programs in Canada

Program Requirements

Business Experience

Required

Entrepreneur StreamsActive management

Investor StreamsBusiness/investment exp.

Farm Owner/OperatorFarm management exp.

Financial Requirements

Varies

Entrepreneur StreamsSettlement funds

Investor Streams$150K - $800K+

Farm Owner/OperatorFarm investment

Language & OtherCLB 4-7

• English or French proficiency

• Medical examinations

• Security and criminal checks

• Commitment to reside in province

Tips for Success

Research provincial requirements thoroughly
Develop comprehensive business plan
Meet language requirements early
Demonstrate financial capacity
Show commitment to province

PNP Business Immigration Process

Step-by-step guide to successfully navigate provincial business immigration programs and achieve permanent residence

Expression of Interest

Submit Expression of Interest (EOI) to your chosen province with business proposal and supporting documents.

Provincial Assessment

Province reviews application, may invite for interview or site visit, and evaluates business viability.

Work Permit & Business

Receive work permit to establish and operate business in Canada, meeting performance agreement requirements.

Nomination & PR

Receive provincial nomination after meeting commitments, then apply for permanent residence through IRCC.

Important Considerations

Two-step process: provincial then federal
Performance agreement requirements
Province-specific investment amounts
Professional guidance recommended

Success Rate

80%+

With proper preparation