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BRITISH COLUMBIA
The capital of British Columbia is Victoria, the fifteenth-largest metropolitan region in Canada, named for the Queen who created the Colony of British Columbia. The largest city is Vancouver, the third-largest metropolitan area in Canada, the largest in Western Canada, and the second-largest in the Pacific Northwest.
British Columbia is the third largest and most westerly province in Canada, it's larger than any of the U.S. states, except Alaska, and is four times larger than Great Britain.
The Yukon and Northwest Territories form B.C.'s northern border that stretches for 1062 km (669 mi.) along the 60th parallel, and to the east B.C. and the province of Alberta share a common boundary that runs in a northerly and southerly direction, as it follows the Rocky Mountains for 1545 km (973 mi.).
To the south, British Columbia's neighbours are the states of Washington, Idaho and Montana, this border on the 49th parallel is 650 km (409 mi.) long. Forming the west boundary of B.C. is the Pacific Ocean. The distance of this coastline that includes the mainland and all islands is more than 27,000 km (16,900 mi.).
WHAT IS BRITISH COLUMBIA KNOWN FOR?
MAJOR CITIES
LIST OF CITIES & TOWNS OF BRITISH COLUMBIA
Abbotsford (Matsqui) , Burnaby , Campbell River , Central Saanich , Chilliwack ,Coldstream , Colwood , Comox , Coquitlam , Courtenay , Cranbrook , Dawson Creek , Delta , Esquimalt , Fort St. John , Kamloops , Kelowna , Lake Country , Langford , Langley , Maple Ridge , Mission , Nanaimo , Nelson , New Westminster , North Cowichan , North Saanich , North Vancouver , Oak Bay , Parksville , Penticton , Pitt Meadows , Port Alberni , Port Coquitlam , Port Moody , Powell River , Prince George , Prince Rupert , Quesnel , Richmond , Saanich , Salmon Arm , Sidney , Sooke , Squamish , Summerland , Surrey , Terrace , Vancouver , Vernon , Victoria , View Royal , West Kelowna , West Vancouver , Whistler , White Rock , Williams Lake
INDUSTRY
CLIMATE
LANGAUGES SPOKEN
The top 10 languages spoken are now (according to the 2011 Census): English, Chinese (including Cantonese and Mandarin), Punjabi, German, Tagalog, French, Korean, Spanish, and Farsi.
DOING BUSINESS IN BRITISH COLUMBIA
THE MAJOR FACTS ABOUT BC
TOP REASONS TO LEARN, LIVE & PLAY IN BC
SUPERIOR EDUCATION
BC teachers and institutions are ranked among the best in the world and BC is the only province in Canada with a provincial seal of quality for post-secondary education (Education Quality Assurance).
EXTRAORDINARY QUALITY OF LIFE
BC, with its cosmopolitan cities, lush rainforests, coastal waters and impressive mountains is one of Canada’s most exciting and beautiful provinces. BC is a safe and peaceful place to live and study.
FRIENDLY & DIVERSE PEOPLE
The people of BC are friendly and welcoming. People from many cultures call BC their home, creating a diverse and vibrant society.
MILDEST WEATHER IN CANADA
BC has the mildest climate in the country. Summer temperatures in the province’s interior region frequently surpass 30°C, while BC’s southern coastal region offers the mildest winter temperatures in all of Canada.
CATEGORIES AT A GLANCE – BRITISH COLOMBIA – PNP BUSINESS
Entrepreneur | Regional Entrepreneur | Strategic Projects | |
Place of business | Anywhere in B.C. (including Vancouver and Abbotsford) | Outside of Vancouver and Abbotsford | Anywhere in B.C. (including Vancouver and Abbotsford) |
Minimum investment in a business | $400,000 | $200,000 | $500,000 |
Job creation requirements (Full-time or full-time equivalents) | Three new jobs | One new job | Three new jobs for each key staff member proposed |
Personal net worth | $800,000 | $400,000 | Not applicable, but must demonstrate a record of good business practices and successful business operations |
Ability to propose a key staff member? | Yes. The principal applicant can propose one key staff member in the application. | No | Yes. Up to five. |
Process Time | 20 to 24 Months | 4 to 6 Months | 4 to 6 Months |
DIFFERENCE BETWEEN ENTERPRENOUR & INVESTOR VISA
S.No | Entrepreneur Visa | Investor Visa |
1 | Invest money in your own business. | Invest money in the account of government. i.e bound etc. |
2 | Can provide Jobs to his/her family by own business. | Find out Odd Jobs |
3 | It is Fast Track Visa Process | It is Slow Process. |
4 | In this program, just to invest money between Cdn$ 2 to 4 Lac. | In this program, invest minimum Cdn$ 8 Lac (Refundable after 5 Years Term) or Invest only interest (non refundable) i.e Cdn$ 2.40 Lac. |
5 | In this program, no Canadian bank provide Initial loan. | Bank Loan Available , Bank charges Cdn$ 2.40 Lac for the net deposit amount of Cdn$ 8 lac |
6 | This program requires more documentation and only experienced consultant handles business entrepreneur cases. | This Program requires less documentation and bank also gives referral commission (i.e 15-20% on Cdn 2.40 Lac) for each client. So this program is first choice of agents. |
7 | This program requires exploratory tour. Also requires business reports and method of execution. Which can be done by only experienced consultant? | It requires nothing, just pay Cdn$ 2.40 lac ( Non Refundable ) and got PR within 2-3 years. In actual , client buying PR buy paying amount of Cdn 2.40 Lac |
8 | In this program, buy investing money of 1.20 Lac in business, got ownership of business and also provide jobs to other family members. | In this program , by spending money of 1.40 Lac ( non Refundable ) , whole family have to find out jobs ( whatever available) |
BRITISH COLUMBIA – PNP BUSINESS. ENTREPRENEURS
British Columbia is one of North America’s most dynamic places to do business. Entrepreneurs benefit from our strategic location, low taxes, competitive operating costs and a multicultural workforce that is well educated, highly skilled and productive.
If you are an entrepreneur ready to invest in and actively manage a business in the province, may be eligible for the BC Provincial Nominee Program’s (PNP) Business Immigration stream. This stream accelerates the permanent residence application process for individuals who can establish themselves in B.C. and develop a business that will provide significant economic benefits to the province. To qualify, you must meet specific personal net worth thresholds, make a minimum investment in an eligible business, be actively involved in the daily management of the business, and create one or more new jobs for Canadian citizens or permanent residents.
The Business Immigration application process has two phases :
Applicants are nominated by the BC PNP for Permanent Residence in Canada only when they satisfy the terms of their performance agreement. You can apply to the PNP as a business immigrant in one of three categories as described below. Each category has specific requirements. The Enterprenour Category is the best choice if :
THE ENTERPRENOUR CATEGORY
REGIONAL ENTERPRENOUR CATEGORY
STRATEGIC PROJECTS CATEGORY
Note : The Regional Business Suceesion Options is a good choice if you intend to purchase and manage an existing B.C. business. This option applies to all business immigration categories where the business is located outside of the Vancouver and Abbotsford metropolitan areas. This category offers priority processing and includes reduced job creation requirements.
CASE PROCESSING FLOW CHART – BC BUSINESS ENTREPRENEUR CLASS
TASK | |
Step 1 | SWICS Registration |
Step 2 | Process for Invitation (BC Government Agency) (Maximum 2 person travel on exploratory tour, No Children Allowed.) |
Step 3 | Apply Exploratory Visa - Prepare Tour of Minimum 1 - to 3 Months (Explore BC and Other States) - SWICS Will Provide Database of Units ready for sale or partnership |
Step 4 | Apply BC – PNP Business Nomination - ( 4 to 6 Months Process , Including Interview by BC Officer) - Sign Performance Agreement |
Step 5 | Apply 2 Yrs Open Work Permit – Without Job Offer. - All family members are allowed to work or study in Canada - Free to Travel any state |
Step 6 | Travel to British Colombia (Canada) - Transfer Cdn 200,000/- Into Your Account. - Submit Arrival Report. - Buy or Develop Business or Partnership (Min 1/3rd Share ) - Register Business With BC Government. - Submit Final Report For Completion |
Step 7 | Apply For BC PNP Nomination For PR |
Note : Our Competitor Companies are charging Cdn$ 25,000 to 30,000 for the same Program, while SWICS offer on very low price i.e. Just Cdn$ 5000 (With No Loss – No Profit Basis)
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