PROVINCIAL NOMINEE PROGRAM

Port Alberni is excited to be participating in BC's Provincial Nominee Program. The purpose of the program is to help entrepreneurs outside Canada to establish a business in a rural BC community such as Port Alberni, and to immigrate/relocate, find a home, and settle in with the local lifestyle.

Experience Canada through the lens of Port Alberni.

Program Eligibility

If you want to immigrate to Port Alberni and are ready to invest in and actively manage a valid business in the city, you may qualify for the program's Entrepreneur Immigration - Regional Pilot. The deadline for the pilot has been extended to March 31, 2024.

Personal Requirements

Have a personal net worth of at least CAD $300,000
Demonstrate business and/or management experience
Have, or be eligible for, legal immigration status in Canada
Demonstrate a minimum language proficiency of Canadian Language Benchmark 4 or higher
Have been lawfully admitted in the country where you currently live

Business, Job & Investment Requirements

Establish an eligible new business aligned with Port Alberni's priority sectors
Make an eligible personal investment of at least CAD $100,000 in the business
Create at least one new full-time job for a Canadian citizen or Permanent Resident in the business

Port Alberni's 7 Priority Sectors

These are the areas where Port Albenri is seeking business creation and investment.

Program Website

6-Step Application Process

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Applicants will be asked the following questions

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