British Columbia issued new invitations under its Entrepreneur Immigration (EI) program on March 10, 2026. This draw included both the EI Base stream and the EI Regional stream, which are designed for experienced entrepreneurs who want to start or purchase and actively manage a business in British Columbia.
The official draw results are published by the BC PNP on WelcomeBC: BC PNP invitations to apply (WelcomeBC).
Draw results: March 10, 2026
- Entrepreneur Immigration – Base stream: minimum score 117, 7 invitations
- Entrepreneur Immigration – Regional stream: minimum score 129, fewer than 5 invitations
Source: WelcomeBC draw table.
What’s the difference between the Base and Regional streams?
Both streams are for business candidates, but the requirements and location rules are different.
- EI Base stream: for entrepreneurs who want to start a business or purchase an existing business anywhere in B.C. (including Metro Vancouver). The Base stream generally has higher financial thresholds. Official guide: Entrepreneur Immigration Base Program Guide (PDF).
- EI Regional stream: for entrepreneurs who want to establish a business outside the Metro Vancouver Regional District, and it requires a community referral process. Official guide: Entrepreneur Immigration Regional Program Guide (PDF).
If you are not sure which stream fits your plan, start from the official overview page and then read the program guides carefully: Immigrate to B.C. as an entrepreneur (WelcomeBC).
How the Entrepreneur Immigration process usually works
Exact steps can vary by stream, but the typical flow looks like this:
- Register your profile in the BC PNP Entrepreneur system and receive a score.
- If invited, submit your full application to the BC PNP.
- If approved, you may receive support to apply for a work permit so you can implement your business plan in B.C.
- After meeting program conditions (business establishment and performance), you may be nominated by B.C., then apply to IRCC for permanent residence.
BC’s EI pathways overview: Entrepreneur Immigration overview (WelcomeBC).
FAQ
Where can I verify BC PNP Entrepreneur draw results?
BC posts EI invitation results (date, stream, minimum score, invitations) on its official invitations page: Invitations to apply (WelcomeBC).
Does an invitation mean I am guaranteed PR?
No. An invitation allows you to submit an application to B.C. Meeting eligibility requirements, providing correct documents, and later meeting business performance conditions all matter. The detailed requirements are in the official program guides: Base Guide (PDF) and Regional Guide (PDF).
Is the Regional stream available in Metro Vancouver?
No. The Regional stream is designed for communities outside the Metro Vancouver Regional District, and it involves a community referral process. See the official Regional guide: Regional Program Guide (PDF).
Reality check
Entrepreneur draws are usually small, and scores can move up or down depending on registration volume and the province’s priorities. Before you plan around a score, make sure you understand the full requirements (net worth, investment, ownership, business eligibility, and location rules) in the official BC guides. Many applications fail not because of scoring, but because the proposed business plan, documentation, or compliance steps do not meet program rules.
