On March 10, 2026, British Columbia held two draws under the British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BCPNP), targeting experienced entrepreneurs looking to establish or acquire businesses in the province.

March 10, 2026 Draw Results

British Columbia issued a total of up to 12 invitations across its two Entrepreneur Immigration streams:

• Entrepreneur Immigration – Base Category: 7 invitations issued, with a minimum score of 117 points
• Entrepreneur Immigration – Regional Pilot: Up to 5 invitations issued, with a minimum score of 129 points

2026 BCPNP Entrepreneur Draw Activity

So far in 2026, British Columbia has issued a total of 926 invitations under the BCPNP, with up to 37 of those going to entrepreneur candidates. In all of 2025, British Columbia invited up to 132 business candidates through its Entrepreneur draws.

About the BCPNP Entrepreneur Immigration – Base Category

The Base stream is an immigration pathway for individuals who are looking to start a new business, or take over and grow an existing one. WelcomeBC According to the BC government, applicants to the Base Category must have a net worth of $600,000, make a minimum business investment of $200,000, and create at least one new job. Government of British Columbia

About the BCPNP Entrepreneur Immigration – Regional Pilot

The Regional stream is an immigration pathway for individuals who are looking to start a new business outside the Metro Vancouver Regional District, wishing to make a participating B.C. community their home. WelcomeBC Applicants to the Regional Pilot must have a personal net worth of $300,000, make a minimum investment of $100,000 in a new business, and create one new job. Government of British Columbia

A key feature of the Regional Pilot is the community referral requirement. To obtain a referral, applicants must contact their chosen community to express interest and conduct an exploratory visit. WelcomeBC The BC PNP’s Regional Immigration Collaboration (RIC) supports the economic development strategies of communities outside the Metro Vancouver Regional District, allowing communities to play an active role in attracting and retaining entrepreneurs wishing to make a smaller B.C. community their home. WelcomeBC

For a full list of participating communities and their priority sectors, visit the BC government’s Regional Immigration page.

How the BCPNP Entrepreneur Process Works

The first step is to develop a comprehensive business proposal that showcases your unique knowledge and experience as an entrepreneur. Candidates must then register through the BC PNP Online User Portal, after which they receive a score based on the information provided. WelcomeBC Those with the highest scores are periodically invited to apply through draws like the ones held on March 10, 2026.

What This Means for Business Immigration Candidates

These draws signal continued activity in BC’s business immigration streams in early 2026. Entrepreneurs considering British Columbia as their destination should ensure their registration is current, their business proposal is competitive, and their scores are optimized before the next draw.

For more information on the BCPNP Entrepreneur streams, visit welcomebc.ca.

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