Last reviewed: 2026-11-09. This page summarises what official sources said on that date. It is information, not immigration advice. Programs open, pause and close without notice, so use the official link in each row as the final word and speak to your immigration consultant or lawyer.
Invitation rounds 2025–2026
Latest BC PNP Entrepreneur draws
The lowest score invited in each Entrepreneur Immigration draw. Hover, tap or focus a point to see how many people were invited.
Latest draw ·
- Base 118 · 10 invitations
- Regional 118 · fewer than 5 invitations
Latest draw ·
- Base 118 · 10 invitations
- Regional 118 · fewer than 5 invitations
Turn on Base or Regional to see the draws.
Use the left and right arrow keys to move between draws, and up and down to switch stream.
See all draws (35)
Status at a glance
| Program | Status | What that means | Official source |
|---|---|---|---|
| BC PNP Entrepreneur Immigration, Base | Open, by invitation from the registration pool | Latest invitation round we found: 2026-10-20 | WelcomeBC |
| BC PNP Entrepreneur Immigration, Regional | Open, by invitation from the registration pool | Latest invitation round we found: 2026-10-20 | WelcomeBC |
| BC PNP Strategic Projects | Listed as available, for foreign corporations | Information meeting, then invitation | WelcomeBC |
| Alberta Rural Entrepreneur Stream | Open for expressions of interest | Entrepreneur streams share a 2026 allocation of 60 nominations; 39 issued as of 2026-11-04 | Alberta |
| Alberta Graduate Entrepreneur Stream | Open for expressions of interest | Alberta | |
| Alberta Foreign Graduate Entrepreneur Stream | Open for expressions of interest | Needs a designated-agency recommendation letter | Alberta |
| Alberta Farm Stream | No pause notice found | The page does not say “currently accepting” | Alberta |
| Nova Scotia Entrepreneur stream | Open, by invitation only | Latest entrepreneur draw we found: 2026-07-23 | Nova Scotia |
| New Brunswick Business Immigration stream | Listed as current and active | Replaced the former Entrepreneurial stream; no draw results published | New Brunswick |
| Manitoba Business Investor Stream, Entrepreneur Pathway | Open by emailed expression of interest | Each expression of interest is reviewed individually; no draws are being held | Manitoba |
| Ontario OINP Entrepreneur Stream | Closed | Ontario says all streams other than its new Ontario Workforce Priority stream are closed; Entrepreneur is not among its current streams | Ontario |
| Saskatchewan SINP Entrepreneur and Farm | Permanently closed from 2025-03-27 | No new applications, expressions of interest or invitations | Saskatchewan |
| Federal Start-up Visa | Paused | Closed to all but applicants with a valid 2025 commitment certificate who applied by 2026-06-30; IRCC said in December 2025 that a new pilot for entrepreneurs would follow | IRCC |
| Federal Self-Employed Persons Program | Paused until further notice | Applies to cultural and athletic experience | IRCC |
Every row was checked against its official page on 2026-11-09.
Is the BC PNP Entrepreneur program open?
On 2026-11-09 the BC PNP listed the Base and Regional streams as available, and invitation rounds were continuing. Registering does not guarantee an invitation. The province ranks registrations by score and invites candidates in periodic rounds. For the requirements, see our overview of BC PNP Entrepreneur Immigration.
Terms used in the table
- Open: the official page says it is accepting applications or expressions of interest.
- By invitation: you cannot apply directly; you register or submit an expression of interest and the program invites candidates.
- Paused: intake is stopped for now, and the government may or may not reopen it.
- Closed: the government has said it no longer accepts new applications.
Work permits
Business-related work permits, such as intra-company transfers and owner-operator permits, are separate from the provincial programs above. They are temporary permits and not routes to permanent residence on their own. See our page on work-permit business plans.
How to use this page
Check the official link for the program you are considering, then take the question to your immigration consultant or lawyer. If a program is open and needs a business plan, we can help with the plan. We do not write plans for programs that are closed or paused. See business plans for immigration programs.
Frequently asked questions
Is the BC PNP Entrepreneur program open?
As of our last review on 2026-11-09, the BC PNP lists the Base and Regional streams as available and was inviting candidates from the registration pool. The most recent invitation round we found was on October 20, 2026. Check the official page for the current position.
What does 'by invitation' mean?
You cannot apply directly. You first register or submit an expression of interest, and the province invites selected candidates to apply.
Is the Start-up Visa program open?
IRCC lists it as paused, with limited exceptions. See the table above and the official page.
How often is this page reviewed?
We aim to review it regularly and show the date at the top. Programs can change without notice, so always check the official source.
Does Wealth Theory give immigration advice?
No. This page is information from official sources. Questions about which program suits you belong with your immigration consultant or lawyer.
Official sources
Last reviewed
- WelcomeBC: Entrepreneur Immigration
- WelcomeBC: Invitations to apply
- Alberta: AAIP application streams
- Nova Scotia: Entrepreneur stream
- New Brunswick: Business Immigration stream
- Alberta: AAIP processing information
- Manitoba: Business Investor Stream, Entrepreneur Pathway
- Manitoba: Entrepreneur Pathway, how to apply
- Ontario: Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program
- Ontario: 2026 OINP updates
- Saskatchewan: SINP entrepreneur applicants
- IRCC: Start-up Visa
- IRCC: Self-Employed Persons Program
- IRCC notice: Update on immigration measures for entrepreneurs (December 19, 2025)
Program details are informational and are not immigration advice. Check the official sources above before relying on them.