Provincial Nominee Program

Provincial Nominee Program

The Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) is operated by the Province of BC. The PNP is a way for high-demand foreign workers and experienced entrepreneurs to gain permanent residency in British Columbia. The PNP has several programs including the new Entrepreneur Immigration - Regional Pilot Program, the PNP Entrepreneur Immigration Program, the PNP Express Entry and the PNP Tech Pilot. 

Entrepreneur Immigration – Regional Pilot Program

The Province of BC launched the Entrepreneur Immigration – Regional Pilot Program on March 14, 2019. The City of Vernon is an eligible community and is participating in the program.

Applications for eligible new business start-ups for Vernon MUST be from the following sectors:

How to Apply