Business Immigration
Canada offers the best opportunities to foreigners who want to do business in Canada. The major objective of this program designed to help promote and develop Canada’s economy by attracting entrepreneurs and self-employed.
Business Immigration Programs streams
- Self-employed Program
- Start-up Visa
- Business Visitor Visa
- PNP Entrepreneur Visa Streams
Self-Employed Program-
An applicant must prove that they have the relevant artistic or athletic experience that has allowed them to be self-employed while living in their country. The National Occupation Classification of Canada has a career types list that falls under these two categories.
- Cultural – Painter, Dancer, Journalist, Writer, Musician, and Designer
- Sporting/Athletic – Sports coach, Athlete, Referee, and Program leaders
Eligibility to immigrate as a Self-employed
- Two years of experience is required in a related field
- Meet the criteria that include experience, education, age etc
- Prepared to be self-employed in Canada.
Start-up Visa
The Start-Up Visa Program is a new Canadian immigration project. Successful applicants who can provide funding as well as guidance, expertise on establishing and operating a business in Canada. Under this immigration program, they will be granted their Canadian permanent residency.
Start-Up Visa Program not available for those who are interested in establishing a business in Quebec.
Eligibility Requirements
- Letter of Support and Commitment Certificate – Applicants must have a support letter from a designated investor organization. The investor organization will also have to provide a Commitment Certificate.
- Language Requirement- Applicants must provide language test results from an approved agency as good communication and work in English and/or French is required
- Investment Requirement-Applicants must secure an investment from a designated venture capital fund.
- Education Requirement – The applicant must have completed one year of study at a post-secondary institution and needs to provide transcripts, certificates, and degrees as proof.
- Sufficient Settlement Funds – If a candidate is thinking to immigrate to Canada then he/she must have sufficient settlement funds to support themselves and their family.
Business Visitor Visa
This is the best way for business individuals that allow short-term stays for business activities such as industry conferences, training, etc. but does not directly enter the Canadian labour market. A business visitor visa is different from a Canadian work permit. Business visitors must prove that their main workplace or business place is outside Canada.
How to Apply for a Business Visitor Visa
The best thing about the business visitor visa is that business visitors are not required a special visa, they just need to follow a normal procedure to apply for a business visitor visa. Business visitors are required to show the proof of their activities to the border services officer at their port of entry.
PNP Entrepreneur Visa Streams
PNP Entrepreneur Visa is a stream that allows immigrants to be a part of Canada’s growing economy. The applicant must be willing and be able to establish, invest in or acquire a business in Canada to qualify for these programs as an entrepreneur. The requirements for this program vary depending on the province and a PNP allows a province to nominate an applicant for immigration to Canada.
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