Our local team can assist entrepreneurs considering the British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BCPNP), as well as eligible investors looking at the CPTPP Investor Work Permit Program. HLG also has extensive experience with the Canada Start-Up Visa Program, which is currently suspended for new applications.

How our Vancouver office can help

  • BCPNP Entrepreneur Immigration – Local support for experienced entrepreneurs looking to establish a new business or purchase and develop an existing business in British Columbia, with the possibility of progressing to permanent residence.
  • Canada CPTPP Investor Work Permit – Assistance for eligible investors looking to establish or develop a Canadian business and obtain a work permit to manage the business in Canada.
  • Canada Start-Up Visa – Advice for existing applicants and clients affected by the current suspension of new applications, drawing on HLG's experience with the program.
  • Business immigration – Support for business owners and entrepreneurs assessing Canadian immigration options.
  • US investor immigration – Advice on E-2, EB-5 and other US routes where appropriate.
  • International residency and citizenship – Advice on investment immigration programs across HLG's international network.

With a team based in Vancouver, clients can receive local support when considering business and immigration opportunities in British Columbia and elsewhere in Canada. For clients looking beyond Canada, the Vancouver office can also work with HLG lawyers and professionals across the firm's international network.