INVESTMENT VISA OVERVIEW
We offer 6 options
for Investment Migration

PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND
PEI Business Impact stream

BRITISH COLUMBIA
BCPNP Entrepreneur stream

BRITISH COLUMBIA
BCPNP Regional Pilot

NEW BRUNSWICK
NBPNP Investor Program
Prince Edward Island Business Impact stream
This visa is for business people interested in owning and operating a business in Prince Edward Island.
You will be able to:
- establish a new or develop an existing business in PEI
- become a Canadian permanent resident (with conditions)
- bring family members with you
Advantages of this visa stream
- This stream has the easiest requirements to achieve permanent residence among investment visa streams
- Your children receive free public education from primary to high school in Canada
Applicant eligibility requirements
- Have a minimum verifiable personal net worth of CAD600,000 acquired through legal and legitimate sources
- Have at least a secondary education level, or equivalent
- Have transferable management skills and past employment or business ownership experience
- Be within 21-59 years of age at the time of applying
- Meet the minimum language requirements equivalent to a Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) level 4
- Intend to reside and work in PEI
- Provide active and ongoing management of the proposed business from within PEI
- Make a minimum of CAD150,000 investment into an existing Prince Edward Island owned and operated business for a partial ownership interest of a minimum of 33 1/3% of voting shares; or make a minimum $1 million investment
Business eligibility requirements
In order to be considered an eligible business under the Business Impact Category, the business must:
- Be a for-profit corporation incorporated under the Companies Act of PEI or the Canada Business Corporations Act
- Operate for the primary purpose of earning profits from active income through the provision of products/services
- Be in good standing with the province on all debts and obligations
- Have been an established commercial operation for 12 months prior to the intended business start date with validation provided to as part of the Purchase and Sale Agreement
- Maintain corporate headquarters in PEI
- Maintain a ‘permanent establishment’ in PEI as defined under the Income Tax Act by regulation 400 (2)
- Be liable to pay income tax on taxable income
- Have good potential for sustained commercial viability
- Agree to participate in the evaluation process of the PEI PNP, which requires the business to report to the Office of Immigration on an • annual basis for up to five years
- Have the potential to create significant economic benefits to PEI
- Meet all terms listed in the Business Performance Agreement
Ineligible businesses
Applications from the following types of businesses will not be considered under the Business Impact Category:
- Any business or member of an associated/related group of companies that has received investment through the Provincial Nominee
- Bed and breakfasts, hobby farms, and home-based businesses
- If the business is an Inn or Boutique Hotel, it must satisfy the following conditions:
- Have at least 5 rental units, each having at least a three-piece bath
- Have revenues of at least $100,000 in the last operating year, supported by financial statements or a tax return
- Have Eligible operating expenses of at least $75,000 in the last operating year, supported by financial statements or a tax return
- Pay day loans, cheque cashing, money changing, and cash machines
- Pawnbrokers
- Sale of used goods (excluding collectibles, or where the business provides value-added services such as repairs, refurbishing, or recycling)
- Construction/Renovation businesses must meet the following:
- Have at least 3 arms-length staff employed full-time for at least 6 months of the year
- Rent or construct a space that is outside of their residence to conduct business from
- Demonstrate relevant education or a minimum of 5 years experience in the proposed business
- Real estate development, unless deemed to be a significant economic benefit to the PEI economy
- Insurance or business brokerage
- Franchise operations, unless pre-authorized by the PEI PNP office
- Start-ups where the applicant will own less than 100% of business unless deemed to be significant economic benefit to the PEI economy
- Businesses started for the sole purpose of gaining access to permanent residency through immigration
- Professional practices
- Financial services
- Consulting services
- Any entity that cannot issue shares
- An entity as described in IRPA Regulations 87(6)(a)
- Any business that will bring the program or the Government of PEI into disrepute
To be eligible for permanent residence, you must:
- Live and work in PEI as per agreement with the provincial government
- Invest a minimum of CAD 150,000 in PEI
- Manage the business in PEI in the most recent 12 months
- Fulfill provincial government's business operation requirements
With this visa, you will be able to:
- Live and conduct business in PEI for 2 years, then become permanent resident if applicable
- Bring your family members to Canada
- Your children receive free public education from primary to high school in Canada
Doslink will help you:
- Assess your chances of success with the visa
- Evaluate and draft your business plan
- Assist you with settlement and business in Canada
- Monitor your profile and take care of all relevant paperwork
- Achieve your goals to the greatest satisfaction
British Columbia PNP Entrepreneur stream
This visa allows business people to invest in and actively manage a valid business in British Columbia.
You will be able to:
- establish a new or develop an existing business in BC
- become a Canadian permanent resident (with conditions)
- bring family members with you
Advantages of this visa stream
- This stream has relatively easy permanent residence requirements (no age requirement, no language requirement)
- Your children receive free public education from primary to high school in Canada
Applicant eligibility requirements
- Have a personal net worth of at least CAD600,000
- Demonstrate business and/or management experience
- Have, or be eligible for, legal immigration status in Canada
- Have basic English or French language proficiency equivalent to Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) level 4 or higher
Business eligibility requirements
To qualify you must:
- establish an eligible new business or purchase and improve an existing business
- make an eligible personal investment of at least CAD200,000 in the business
- create at least one new full-time job for a Canadian citizen or permanent resident in the business
To be eligible for permanent residence, you must:
- Live and work in BC as per agreement with the provincial government
- Invest a minimum of CAD200,000 in British Columbia
- Manage the business in the most recent 18 months
With this visa, you will be able to:
- Live and conduct business in BC for 2 years, then become permanent resident if applicable
- Your children receive free public education from primary to high school in Canada
- Enrol your family in Canada's free healthcare system
Doslink will help you:
- Assess your chances of success with the visa
- Evaluate and draft your business plan
- Earn Nomination from a state or territory government agency
- Monitor your profile and take care of all relevant paperwork
- Achieve your goals to the greatest satisfaction
British Columbia Regional Pilot program
This visa focuses on attracting entrepreneurs to establish businesses in regional British Columbia.
You will be able to:
- establish a new or develop an existing business in regional BC
- become a Canadian permanent resident (with conditions)
- bring family members with you
Advantages of this visa stream
- This stream has relatively easy permanent residence requirements (no age requirement, no language requirement)
- Your children receive free public education from primary to high school in Canada
Eligibility requirements
- Have a personal net worth of at least CAD300,000
- Demonstrate business and/or management experience
- Have, or be eligible for, legal immigration status in Canada
- Have basic English or French language proficiency equivalent to Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) level 4 or higher
Business eligibility requirements
To qualify you must:
- establish an eligible new business or purchase and improve an existing business in regional British Columbia
- make an eligible personal investment of at least CAD100,000 in the business
- create at least one new full-time job for a Canadian citizen or permanent resident in the business
To be eligible for permanent residence, you must:
- Live and work in regional BC as per agreement with the provincial government
- Invest a minimum of CAD100,000 in regional British Columbia
- Manage the business in the most recent 12 months
- Create employment to Canadian citizens and permanent residents
With this visa, you will be able to:
- Live and conduct business in BC for 2 years, then become permanent resident if applicable
- Bring your family members to Canada
- Your children receive free public education from primary to high school in Canada
- Enrol your family in 's free healthcare system
Doslink will help you:
- Assess your chances of success with the visa
- Evaluate and draft your business plan
- Earn Nomination from a state or territory government agency
- Monitor your profile and take care of all relevant paperwork
- Achieve your goals to the greatest satisfaction
New Brunswick PNP Investor Program
This visa allows qualified business people to own and actively manage a business in New Brunswick.
You will be able to:
- establish a new or develop an existing business in New Brunswick
- become a Canadian permanent resident
- bring family members with you
Advantages of this visa stream
- This stream allows you to become permanent resident immediately
- Your children receive free public education from primary to high school in Canada
Eligibility requirements
- Be under 55 years of age
- Have a personal net worth of at least CAD600,000
- Demonstrate business and/or management experience
- Have, or be eligible for, legal immigration status in Canada
- Have basic English or French language proficiency equivalent to Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) level 5 or higher
- Invest a minimum of CAD250,000 and deposit CAD100,000 in New Brunswick
With this visa, you will be able to:
- Live and conduct business in New Brunswick, become a permanent resident
- Bring your family members to Canada
- Your children receive free public education from primary to high school in Canada
- Enrol your family in New Brunswick's free healthcare system
Doslink will help you:
- Assess your chances of success with the visa
- Evaluate and draft your business plan
- Earn Nomination from a state or territory government agency
- Monitor your profile and take care of all relevant paperwork
- Achieve your goals to the greatest satisfaction
Saskatchewan INP Entrepreneurs stream
This visa allows qualified business people to own and actively manage a business in New Brunswick.
You will be able to:
- establish a new or develop an existing business in Saskatchewan
- become a Canadian permanent resident (with conditions)
- bring family members with you
Advantages of this visa stream
- This stream has relatively easy permanent residence requirements (no age requirement, no language requirement)
- Your children receive free public education from primary to high school in Canada
Eligibility requirements
- Have a personal net worth of at least CAD500,000
- Demonstrate business and/or management experience
- Have, or be eligible for, legal immigration status in Canada
- Invest a minimum of CAD200,000
- Establish a new or develop an existing business in Saskatchewan
- Create jobs for Canadians
To be eligible for permanent residence, you must:
- Fulfill business requirements as per agreement with provincial government
- Invest a minimum of CAD200,000
With this visa, you will be able to:
- Live and conduct business in Saskatchewan, then become a permanent resident
- Bring your family members to Canada
- Your children receive free public education from primary to high school in Canada
- Enrol your family in 's free healthcare system
Doslink will help you:
- Assess your chances of success with the visa
- Evaluate and draft your business plan
- Earn Nomination from a state or territory government agency
- Monitor your profile and take care of all relevant paperwork
- Achieve your goals to the greatest satisfaction
Nova Scotia Entrepreneur stream
The Entrepreneur Stream is for experienced business owners or senior business managers who want to live in Nova Scotia.
You will be able to:
- establish a new or develop an existing business in Nova Scotia
- become a Canadian permanent resident (with conditions)
- bring family members with you
Advantages of this visa stream
- This stream has relatively easy permanent residence requirements (no age requirement, no language requirement)
- Your children receive free public education from primary to high school in Canada
Eligibility requirements
- Have a personal net worth of at least CAD500,000
- Demonstrate business and/or management experience
- Have, or be eligible for, legal immigration status in Canada
- Invest a minimum of CAD200,000
- Establish a new or develop an existing business in Saskatchewan
- Create jobs for Canadians
To be eligible for permanent residence, you must:
- Fulfill business requirements as per agreement with provincial government
- Invest a minimum of CAD150,000
- Manage the business for at least 12 months
With this visa, you will be able to:
- Live and conduct business in Saskatchewan, then become a permanent resident
- Bring your family members to Canada
- Your children receive free public education from primary to high school in Canada
- Enrol your family in 's free healthcare system
Doslink will help you:
- Assess your chances of success with the visa
- Evaluate and draft your business plan
- Earn Nomination from a state or territory government agency
- Monitor your profile and take care of all relevant paperwork
- Achieve your goals to the greatest satisfaction


