Business

Business

The Government of Canada is seeking investors, business managers, and entrepreneurs from all walks of life,
who are interested in settling and seeking new opportunities in Canada to apply to the wide range of fast-tracked Business Immigration Programs.

Federal Business Immigration Programs

Whether you are self-employed, are looking to grow or start a business in Canada, or simply would like to leverage your personal net worth to help drive the Canadian economy, there are several Federal Business Immigration Programs designed to fit the skills and experience of successful businesspersons who want to settle in any province except Quebec.

Quebec Business Immigration Programs

Quebec is calling all business immigrants to take advantage of its array of Self-Employed, Investor, and Entrepreneur Immigration Programs. Devised to foster economic growth and create job opportunities on a provincial level, Quebec’s unique Business Immigration Programs are a great option for potential newcomers searching for entrepreneurial diversity.

Provincial Nominee Programs for Business

Each province and territory operates its own Provincial Nominee Program (PNP), many of which have a stream for candidates with entrepreneurial or management experience. The eligibility criteria and application procedure for each PNP stream varies, but successful applicants will invariably receive a provincial nomination. This provincial nomination then generally permits the applicant to submit an application for permanent residence at the federal level.

Provincial Nomination Program (PNP) for business

British Columbia operates three business streams

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Entrepreneur Immigration

Requirements:

  • Establish a new business or purchase an existing one
  • Investment of a minimum of $200,000
  • Net worth of a minimum of $600,000
  • Business and/or management experience
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B.C. Entrepreneur Immigration – Regional Pilot

This program aims to attract entrepreneurs to rural parts of the province.

(The Regional Pilot is only for entrepreneurs wishing to start a new business. Those wishing to purchase an existing business should consider B.S.’s main Entrepreneur Immigration stream.)

Requirements:

  • Complete an exploratory visit
  • Minimum of $100,000 in eligible business investments
  • Minimum personal net worth of $300,000
  • Minimum of 51 percent ownership
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Saskatchewan

There are two main business categories: the Entrepreneur stream and the International Graduate Entrepreneur Stream.

Entrepreneur Stream

International Graduate Entrepreneur Stream

Requirements to submit an EOI

Owner Operator

An Owner-Operator Work Permit is an immigration pathway for entrepreneurs and their families. However, to be eligible for the program, the entrepreneur should be a sole proprietor or hold a minimum of 50.1% equity stakes in a Canadian company.

Yet another important criterion for this category is the benefit the business can offer the Canadian economy in terms of job creation or skill transferability to Canadians. However, a positive LMIA is still needed to apply for an Owner Operator Work Permit.

The Owner-Operator Work Permits are processed by the Federal program on a much faster timeline, and the permit may be issued for up to 2 years.

Start-up Visa

Canada’s Start-up Visa Program targets immigrant entrepreneurs with the skills and potential to build businesses in Canada that:

  • are innovative
  • can create jobs for Canadians
  • can compete on a global scale

To apply for the Start-up Visa Program, your business idea or venture must get the support of one or more of the designated organizations listed below:

  • Venture capital funds
  • Angel investor groups
  • Business incubators

Start-up Visa

Canada’s Start-up Visa Program targets immigrant entrepreneurs with the skills and potential to build businesses in Canada that:

  • are innovative
  • can create jobs for Canadians
  • can compete on a global scale

To apply for the Start-up Visa Program, your business idea or venture must get the support of one or more of the designated organizations listed below:

  • Venture capital funds
  • Angel investor groups
  • Business incubators

Requirements For Business Establishment