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Investment-Based Provincial Nominee Program (PNP)

Your Strategic Pathway to Canadian Residency Through Business Investment

Canada’s Provincial Nominee Programs (PNPs) present a valuable opportunity for investors and entrepreneurs to secure permanent residency by contributing to regional economies through business ventures.

At Almega Immigration, we provide the expertise, strategic insights, and comprehensive support needed to maximize the impact of your investment, aligning both with your immigration objectives and long-term business growth in Canada. Investment-based PNPs are designed to attract individuals with the financial capacity, managerial expertise, and entrepreneurial vision to establish or expand businesses in various provinces and territories. At Almega Immigration, we specialize in guiding investors through these programs, ensuring compliance with provincial regulations and successfully positioning them for business establishment and long-term success in Canada.

What is an Investment-Based PNP?

Each Canadian province operates its own PNP streams, structured to address specific regional economic priorities. Many of these programs include entrepreneurial and investor categories, welcoming individuals ready to drive local economic growth by launching or acquiring businesses. Through these pathways, investors and their families can secure Canadian permanent residency while contributing meaningfully to the development of regional markets.

Alberta

Alberta Rural Entrepreneur Stream

Program Requirements:

Investment Requirement: Applicants must invest a minimum of CAD $100,000 to establish or purchase a business in a rural Alberta community.
Net Worth: The applicant should have a personal net worth of at least CAD $300,000, legally acquired.
Business Experience: Applicants must have at least 3 years of experience as a business owner or 4 years in a senior management role within the last 10 years.
Language Proficiency: A Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) level 4 in English or French is required.
Business Location: The business must be situated in a rural Alberta community with a population under 100,000.
Job Creation: The business should create at least one full-time job for Canadian citizens or permanent residents.
Residency: The applicant and their family must reside in the community where the business is established.

Alberta Foreign Graduate Entrepreneur Stream Program Requirements:

Program Requirements:

Education Requirement: Applicants must possess a degree equivalent to a Canadian degree from a post-secondary institution outside Canada, obtained within the last 10 years.
Work Experience: Applicants must have at least 6 months of full-time experience managing or owning a business.
Business Plan Requirement: Applicants must submit a detailed business plan for their proposed business venture.
Language Proficiency: A minimum Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) level 7 is required.
Financial Requirements: Applicants must have a minimum net worth of CAD $100,000 and be able to invest CAD $100,000 in main cities or CAD $50,000 in urban areas.
Ownership Requirement: Applicants must hold at least 34% ownership of the business in urban areas or 51% ownership outside urban centers.
Recommendation: Applicants must provide a letter of recommendation from an AAIP-approved designated agency.

Alberta Self-Employed Farmer Stream Program Requirements:

Program Requirements:

Farm Management Experience: Applicants must demonstrate prior experience in farm management or ownership of an existing farming business.
Investment Requirement: Applicants must invest a minimum of CAD $500,000 in a primary production farming business in Alberta.
Net Worth: Applicants must possess a minimum personal net worth of CAD $500,000 or access to equivalent funds from other sources.
Financial Support: Applicants must obtain financial support from a Canadian financial institution for their farming business operations.

Alberta Graduate Entrepreneur Stream Program Requirements

Program Requirements:

Education Requirement: Applicants must have completed at least two years of full-time education, resulting in a degree or diploma from an approved Alberta post-secondary institution.
Work Permit: A valid Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) is required for applicants.
Language Proficiency: Applicants must demonstrate a minimum Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) level 7.
Business Ownership: Applicants must establish a new business or purchase an existing business with at least 34% ownership in Alberta.

British Columbia

Entrepreneur Immigration – Base Category

Program Requirements:

Personal Net Worth: Applicants must have a personal net worth of at least CAD $600,000.
Business Ownership and Management Experience: Applicants should have at least three years of experience as an active business owner-manager or four years of senior management experience within the last 10 years.
Educational Requirement: Post-secondary credential, or Experience as an active business owner-manager with 100% ownership for at least three of the past five years.
Language Proficiency: Applicants must have a minimum Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) level 4.
Investment Requirement: A minimum investment of CAD $200,000 is required, or CAD $300,000 if bringing a key staff member.
Ownership Requirement: Applicants must hold at least one-third (33.33%) ownership of the business.
Job Creation: Applicants must create at least one full-time job for Canadian citizens or permanent residents.

Entrepreneur Immigration – Regional Stream

Program Requirements:

Personal Net Worth: Applicants must have a personal net worth of at least CAD $300,000.
Business Ownership and Management Experience: Applicants must have at least three years of experience as an active business owner-manager or four years of senior management experience within the last 10 years.
Educational Requirement: Post-secondary credential, or Experience as an active business owner manager with 100% ownership for at least three of the past five years
Language Proficiency: Applicants must have a minimum Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) level 4.
Investment Requirement: A minimum investment of CAD $100,000 is required.
Ownership Requirement: Applicants must hold at least 51% ownership of the business.
Job Creation: Applicants must create at least one full-time job for Canadian citizens or permanent residents.

Entrepreneur Immigration – Strategic Projects Category

Program Requirements:

Company Requirements: Applicants must demonstrate successful business operations and good business practices outside Canada relevant to their proposed B.C. venture.
Investment Commitment: Applicants must make a minimum equity investment of CAD $500,000 to establish or purchase and expand a business in B.C.
Job Creation: Applicants must create at least three new jobs for Canadian citizens or permanent residents for each foreign key staff member proposed (up to a maximum of five key staff).
Key Staff Requirements: Proposed staff must be senior personnel essential to establishing and operating the B.C. business and must have or be eligible for legal immigration status in Canada.

Saskatchewan

SINP Entrepreneur Category

Program Requirements:

Personal Net Worth: Applicants must have a personal net worth of at least CAD $500,000.
Business Ownership and Management Experience: At least three years of experience as an active business owner-manager or senior manager within the last 10 years.
Investment Requirement: A minimum investment of CAD $300,000 is required in Regina or Saskatoon, and CAD $200,000 in other Saskatchewan communities.
Ownership Requirement: Applicants must hold at least 51% ownership of the business.
Job Creation: Applicants must create at least one full-time job for Canadian citizens or permanent residents.

SINP Farm Owner and Operator Category

Program Requirements:

Personal Net Worth: Applicants must have a personal net worth of at least CAD $500,000.
Farming Experience: Applicants must have at least three years of experience in farm ownership, management, or practical farming.
Investment Requirement: A minimum investment of CAD $150,000 is required.
Exploratory Visit: Applicants must complete an exploratory visit to Saskatchewan as part of the process.
Intent to Reside: Applicants must demonstrate the intention to reside in Saskatchewan.

SINP Young Farm Owner and Operator Category

Program Requirements:

Personal Net Worth: Applicants must have a personal net worth of at least CAD $300,000.
Farming Experience: Applicants must have at least three years of experience in farm ownership, management, or practical farming.
Investment Requirement: A minimum investment of CAD $150,000 is required.
Exploratory Visit: Applicants must complete an exploratory visit to Saskatchewan as part of the process.
Age Requirement: Applicants must be under 40 years of age.

SINP International Graduate Entrepreneur

Program Requirements:

Education Requirement: Applicants must have completed at least two years of full-time education, resulting in a degree or diploma from an approved Alberta post-secondary institution.
Work Permit: A valid Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) is required for applicants.
Language Proficiency: Applicants must demonstrate a minimum Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) level 7.
Business Ownership: Applicants must establish a new business or purchase an existing business with at least 34% ownership in Alberta.

Manitoba

Manitoba Business Investor Stream

Program Requirements:

Personal Net Worth: Applicants must have a personal net worth of at least CAD $500,000.
Business Ownership and Management Experience: Minimum of three years of business ownership and management experience within the last 10 years, including experience as an active business owner-manager or senior manager.
Investment Requirement: A minimum investment of CAD $250,000 is required for businesses situated in the Manitoba Capital Region, and CAD $150,000 for businesses located outside this region.
Ownership Requirement: Applicants must hold at least 51% ownership of the business.
Job Creation: Applicants must create at least one full-time job for Canadian citizens or permanent residents.
Language Proficiency: Applicants must demonstrate a minimum Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) level 5 in English or French.

Manitoba Farm Investor Stream

Program Requirements:

Personal Net Worth: Applicants must have a personal net worth of at least CAD $500,000.
Farming Experience: Applicants must have at least three years of experience in farm ownership, management, or practical farming.
Investment Requirement: A minimum investment of CAD $300,000 is required.
Exploratory Visit: Applicants must complete an exploratory visit to Manitoba as part of the process.
Intent to Reside: Applicants must demonstrate the intention to reside in Manitoba.

Yukon

Yukon Business Nominee Program

Program Requirements:

Personal Net Worth: Applicants must have a personal net worth of at least CAD $500,000.
Business Ownership and Management Experience: At least three years of business ownership and management experience within the last 10 years, including time as an active business owner-manager or senior manager.
Investment Requirement: A minimum investment of CAD $300,000 is required.
Ownership Requirement: Applicants must hold at least 51% ownership of the business.
Job Creation: Applicants must create at least one full-time job for Canadian citizens or permanent residents.
Language Proficiency: Applicants must demonstrate a minimum Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) level 6 in English or French.

Northwest Territories

NTNP Business Stream

Program Requirements:

Personal Net Worth: Applicants must have a personal net worth of at least CAD $500,000 or CAD $250,000 if outside Yellowknife.
Business Ownership and Management Experience: At least three years of business ownership and management experience within the last 10 years, including roles as an active business owner-manager or senior manager.
Investment Requirement: A minimum investment of CAD $150,000 is required for businesses outside Yellowknife and CAD $300,000 for Yellowknife.
Ownership Requirement: Applicants must hold at least 51% ownership of the business.
Job Creation: Applicants must create at least one full-time job for Canadian citizens or permanent residents.
Language Proficiency: Applicants must demonstrate a minimum Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) level 5.

Nova Scotia

NSNP Entrepreneur Stream

Program Requirements:

Personal Net Worth: Minimum net worth of CAD $600,000 required.
Business Ownership and Management Experience: At least three years of experience as an active business owner-manager or senior manager within the last 10 years.
Investment Requirement: Minimum investment of CAD $150,000 required to qualify.
Ownership Percentage: Must hold at least 51% ownership of the business.
Job Creation Requirement: Must create at least one full-time equivalent job for a Canadian citizen or permanent resident.
Language Proficiency: Must meet a minimum Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) level of 5.

NSNP International Graduate Entrepreneur

Program Requirements:

Education Requirement: Must have completed at least two years of full-time education resulting in a degree or diploma from an approved Nova Scotia post-secondary institution.
Work Permit: Must possess a valid Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP).
Language Proficiency: Must demonstrate a minimum Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) level of 7.
Business Ownership: Must establish a new business or purchase an existing business in Nova Scotia with a minimum of 34% ownership.

New Brunswick

The New Brunswick Business Immigration Stream

Program Requirements:

Personal Net Worth: A minimum net worth of CAD $500,000 required, or CAD $300,000 for farmers.
Business Ownership and Management Experience: At least three years of experience as an active business owner-manager or senior manager within the last 10 years.
Investment Requirement: Minimum investment of CAD $150,000 required.
Ownership Percentage: Must hold at least 51% ownership of the business.
Job Creation Requirement: Must create at least one full-time equivalent job for a Canadian citizen or permanent resident.
Language Proficiency: Must demonstrate a minimum Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) level of 4.

The New Brunswick Post-Graduate Entrepreneurial Stream

Program Requirements:

Education Requirement: Must have completed at least two years of full-time education resulting in a degree or diploma from an approved New Brunswick post-secondary institution.
Work Permit: Must possess a valid Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP).
Language Proficiency: Must demonstrate a minimum Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) level of 7.
Business Ownership: Must establish a new business or purchase an existing business in New Brunswick with 100% ownership.
Age Requirement: Must be between the ages of 22 and 40.

Newfoundland and Labrador

International Entrepreneur Category

Program Requirements:

Personal Net Worth: Minimum net worth of CAD $600,000 required.
Business Ownership and Management Experience: At least two years of experience as an active business owner-manager or senior manager within the last 10 years.
Investment Requirement: Minimum investment of CAD $200,000 required.
Ownership Percentage: Must hold at least 51% ownership of the business.
Job Creation Requirement: Must create at least one full-time equivalent job for a Canadian citizen or permanent resident.
Language Proficiency: Must demonstrate a minimum Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) level of 5.

International Graduate Entrepreneur

Program Requirements:

Education Requirement: Must have completed a degree or diploma requiring at least two academic years of full-time, in-person study at Memorial University or the College of the North Atlantic.
Work Permit: Must possess a valid Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP).
Language Proficiency: Must demonstrate a minimum Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) level of 7.
Business Ownership: Must establish a new business or purchase an existing business in Newfoundland with a minimum of 34% ownership.

Prince Edward Island

PEI Business Impact Category

Program Requirements:

Personal Net Worth: Minimum net worth of CAD $600,000 required.
Business Ownership and Management Experience: At least two years of experience as an active business owner-manager or senior manager within the last 10 years.
Investment Requirement: Minimum investment of CAD $200,000 required.
Ownership Percentage: Must hold at least 51% ownership of the business.
Job Creation Requirement: Must create at least one full-time equivalent job for a Canadian citizen or permanent resident.
Language Proficiency: Must demonstrate a minimum Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) level of 5.

Key Features of Investment-Based PNPs

Pathway to Permanent Residency

Qualified investors who meet provincial criteria gain a direct route to Canadian permanent residency.

Region-Specific Economic Focus

PNPs are structured to strengthen local economies, allowing investors to establish businesses in regions that align with their objectives.

Varied Provincial Requirements

Each province defines its investment thresholds, net worth benchmarks, and business operation criteria, ensuring a meaningful economic contribution.

How Almega Immigration Supports Your Investment-Based PNP Application

At Almega Immigration, we provide end-to-end guidance to investors navigating the PNP application process, ensuring their business plans align with provincial priorities and regulatory standards.

Business Plan Development

We collaborate with you to develop a comprehensive business plan, detailing financial projections, market potential, operational strategy, and job creation impact to strengthen your application.

Application Preparation & Submission

Our team manages the entire application process, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and strategic positioning for a successful nomination.

Province Selection Guidance

With each province having distinct requirements, we assist in selecting the most suitable region for your investment, enhancing the viability and success of your business.

Post-Nomination Support

Upon receiving a provincial nomination, we provide guidance on transitioning to permanent residency, ensuring a seamless federal PR application and business integration.

Advantages of Investment-Based PNPs

To cater to the unique requirements of businesses at different stages, Almega Immigration offers three tiers of incubation support. Whether you are in the initial phase or looking to scale, our structured programs are designed to help you establish and grow your business in Canada.

Direct Business Involvement

Investment-based PNPs allow investors to actively own, manage, and operate their businesses, ensuring hands-on control over daily operations and long-term growth.

Strategic Regional Investment

These programs provide opportunities to invest in provincial economies, supporting business expansion in sectors that align with local economic priorities.

Sustained Business Development

Provinces facilitate long-term success by offering business support services, mentorship programs, and access to regional economic initiatives.

Eligibility Requirements

Minimum Investment & Net Worth

Investment thresholds vary by province, typically requiring between $150,000 to $500,000 CAD, along with a verified net worth that meets program criteria.

Business Experience

Applicants should have prior business ownership or senior management experience to demonstrate their ability to run a successful enterprise.

Comprehensive Business Proposal

A well-structured business plan outlining financial goals, economic impact, and job creation potential is required.

Job Creation Commitment

Most provinces require businesses to create jobs for Canadian citizens or permanent residents, ensuring economic contributions.

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Investment-Based Provincial Nominee Program (PNP)

Your Strategic Pathway to Canadian Residency Through Business Investment

Canada’s Provincial Nominee Programs (PNPs) present a valuable opportunity for investors and entrepreneurs to secure permanent residency by contributing to regional economies through business ventures.

What is an Investment-Based PNP?

Alberta

Alberta Rural Entrepreneur Stream

Program Requirements:

Alberta Foreign Graduate Entrepreneur Stream Program Requirements:

Program Requirements:

Alberta Self-Employed Farmer Stream Program Requirements:

Program Requirements:

Alberta Graduate Entrepreneur Stream Program Requirements

Program Requirements:

British Columbia

Entrepreneur Immigration – Base Category

Program Requirements:

Entrepreneur Immigration – Regional Stream

Program Requirements:

Entrepreneur Immigration – Strategic Projects Category

Program Requirements:

Saskatchewan

SINP Entrepreneur Category

Program Requirements:

SINP Farm Owner and Operator Category

Program Requirements:

SINP Young Farm Owner and Operator Category

Program Requirements:

SINP International Graduate Entrepreneur

Program Requirements:

Manitoba

Manitoba Business Investor Stream

Program Requirements:

Manitoba Farm Investor Stream

Program Requirements:

Yukon

Yukon Business Nominee Program

Program Requirements:

Northwest Territories

NTNP Business Stream

Program Requirements:

Nova Scotia

NSNP Entrepreneur Stream

Program Requirements:

NSNP International Graduate Entrepreneur

Program Requirements:

New Brunswick

The New Brunswick Business Immigration Stream

Program Requirements:

The New Brunswick Post-Graduate Entrepreneurial Stream

Program Requirements:

Newfoundland and Labrador

International Entrepreneur Category

Program Requirements:

International Graduate Entrepreneur

Program Requirements:

Prince Edward Island

PEI Business Impact Category

Program Requirements:

Key Features of Investment-Based PNPs

Pathway to Permanent Residency

Region-Specific Economic Focus

Varied Provincial Requirements

How Almega Immigration Supports Your Investment-Based PNP Application

At Almega Immigration, we provide end-to-end guidance to investors navigating the PNP application process, ensuring their business plans align with provincial priorities and regulatory standards.

We collaborate with you to develop a comprehensive business plan, detailing financial projections, market potential, operational strategy, and job creation impact to strengthen your application.

Our team manages the entire application process, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and strategic positioning for a successful nomination.

With each province having distinct requirements, we assist in selecting the most suitable region for your investment, enhancing the viability and success of your business.

Upon receiving a provincial nomination, we provide guidance on transitioning to permanent residency, ensuring a seamless federal PR application and business integration.

Advantages of Investment-Based PNPs

To cater to the unique requirements of businesses at different stages, Almega Immigration offers three tiers of incubation support. Whether you are in the initial phase or looking to scale, our structured programs are designed to help you establish and grow your business in Canada.

Direct Business Involvement

Strategic Regional Investment

Sustained Business Development

Eligibility Requirements

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