PROVINCIAL NOMINEE PROGRAM (PNP)

BC Provincial Nominee Program
Entrepreneur Immigration - Regional Pilot

*Please Note: we will only respond to applications received through the official intake process as detailed in the following section.

The BC PNP Entrepreneur Immigration – Regional Pilot offers a pathway to permanent residence for foreign entrepreneurs who create and manage new businesses in rural BC communities by making investments and creating jobs for Canadians.

Are you interested in starting a business in Salmon Arm under this new pilot program? Read on!

Application Process

The City of Salmon Arm is currently accepting requests for BC PNP referrals via our online application process. We have developed a four-step response plan, which includes assessment via:

• a Skype call
• a mandatory site visit to our community
• review of a formal request for referral to the PNP program by the applicant

Approval at each step is required in order for the application to proceed.

Prospective applicants must provide a plan to establish a new, eligible business in BC that aligns with one of the following economic development priorities:

• Computer systems design and related services
• Management, scientific and technical consulting services
• Food manufacturing
• Machinery manufacturing
• Other amusement and recreation industries

Applications with business ideas outside of these sectors will not be considered for the regional pilot, though they may be eligible under one of the other pathways of the PNP program.

PLEASE NOTE:

• While we will work with immigration consultants and translation services where appropriate, the primary point of contact throughout the application process must be the applicant.
• That we will only respond to applications received through the official intake process as detailed below.

Step 1

Review the program requirements and eligibility criteria:

Before you apply, please visit the Province’s website for a detailed listing of the BC PNP Entrepreneur Immigration – Regional Pilot program requirements and eligibility criteria to ensure you qualify.

Step 2

Learn more about doing business in Salmon Arm:

We want to ensure our community will be a good fit for you, your business and your family. Applicants are encouraged to review the resources below to learn more about living and doing business in Salmon Arm.

Step 3

Access free business planning tools to strengthen your application:

• Community Futures Shuswap
• Futurpreneur Canada
• Women’s Enterprise Centre (WeBC)
• Small Business BC

Step 4

Complete the online application:

After completing Steps 1-3, complete the online application form to begin the process to be considered for a BC PNP referral. Successful applicants will be invited to a Skype call, which will determine eligibility for a site visit. Applications are reviewed on a monthly basis. Due to the high volume of applicants, we appreciate your patience at this time.