British Columbia Base Working Permit Program (Including Vancouver)

YOU WILL HAVE TO START AND MANAGE YOUR BUSINESS
(OR BUY AN EXISTING ONE) IN THAT PROVINCE.

Program Highlights

A working permit can be provided within approximately 6 months.
After 12 months in Canada, we may apply for your Canadian Permanent Resident (PR) Visa.
Approximate time frame before getting a PR Visa from starting the procedure: 28 months.
This WP gives access to Medicare (health system) and Canadian tuition fees for applicant’s children’s education.
Applicant’s spouse can also work with an Open WP.
You can start your business anywhere in BC.
Once granted the PR Visa, applicant may reside, work, start a business, or study anywhere in Canada.

Eligibility Requirements Based on Recent Invitations to Apply Sent by the BC Government

Settling in Canada and working on your business is mandatory (as well as following your own business plan and limiting your risk).
A minimum CAN$200 000 investment of your own money is required.
Own total assets (bank accounts, real estate, stocks) of at least CAN$600 000.
Be within 25-54 years of age.
Have at least a post-secondary diploma.
Have at least 3 years of business management experience in the past 5 years.
Be of intermediate level in English or French.