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BUSINESS IMMIGRATION CANADA
Business immigrant applicants are not required to apply through express entry system; they are selected primarily based on their ability make a significant contribution to the Canadian economy by creating a job for them and other Canadians. Business immigration programs attracts experienced business persons who can stimulate national and regional economic development in Canada with their financial capital and business knowledge. The most popular Federal business immigration programs are :
- Self-Employed Persons Program, and
- Start-Up Visa Program
Another popular stream referred to as an Owner-Operator, which is an exclusion, helps build business profile for the primary applicant and they can apply in Express Entry after getting the required experience.
Every Province have their own business immigration programs based on the province needs.
Need some help with Business Immigration Canada Programs, call us anytime.
Federal Business Immigration Programs
The Self-employed Persons Program allows people to immigrate to Canada permanently as a self-employed person.
If you’re interested in this program, you must:
- have relevant experience in cultural activities or athletics and
- be willing and able to make a significant contribution to the cultural or athletic life of Canada
Eligibility
To immigrate as a self-employed person, you must:
- have relevant experience
- be willing and able to be self-employed in Canada
- meet the program’s selection criteria and
- meet medical, security and other conditions
Relevant experience
Your experience is relevant if you have:
- taken part in cultural activities or athletics at a world-class level or
- been a self-employed person in cultural activities or athletics
Relevant experience for a self-employed person means at least two years of experience.
It must be during the period starting 5 years before the day you apply and ending on the day we make a decision on your application.
You can get more points if you have 3, 4, or 5 years of experience.
At a minimum, your experience must be:
- for cultural activities:
- 2 one-year periods being self-employed in cultural activities, or
- 2 one-year periods participating at a world-class level in cultural activities, or
- a combination of a one-year period described in (a), and a one-year period described in (b)
- for athletics:
- 2 one-year periods being self-employed in athletics, or
- 2 one-year periods participating at a world class level in athletics, or
- a combination of a one-year period described in (a) above, and a one-year period described in (b) above
Selection criteria
We assess you on selection criteria that include your:
- experience
- education
- age
- language abilities
- adaptability
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
Do you have an innovative business idea? If you can get support for your idea from one of the designated organizations, you may be able to immigrate to Canada.
Who can apply
To be eligible for the Start-up Visa Program, you must:
- have a qualifying business
- get a letter of support from a designated organization
- meet the language requirements
- bring enough money to settlequalifying business
Have a qualifying business
A qualifying business means you created a business that meets the following conditions.
- At the time you get a commitment from a designated organization:
- each applicant holds 10% or more of the voting rights attached to all shares of the corporation outstanding at that time (up to 5 people can apply as owners) AND
- applicants and the designated organization jointly hold more than 50% of the total voting rights attached to all shares of the corporation outstanding at that time
- At the time you receive your permanent residence:
- you provide active and ongoing management of this business from within Canada
- an essential part of the operations of the business happens in Canada
- this business is incorporated in Canada
Get a letter of support from a designated organization
You must get a letter of support from a designated organization (a business group that has been approved to invest in or support possible start-ups).
The process to pitch your idea is different for each organization. Each organization has its own requirements. For example, you may be asked to present your business concept in person or submit a detailed business plan.
Meet the language requirements
The ability to communicate and work in English, French or both languages will help your business succeed in Canada.
You must meet the minimum language test level of the Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) 5 in either English or French in all four areas of speaking, reading, listening and writing.
If you don’t meet the minimum language skills, your application will be refused.
Bring enough money to settle
The Government of Canada does not give financial support to new start-up visa immigrants.
When you apply, you’ll need to give proof that you have the money to support yourself and your dependants after you arrive in Canada. You can’t borrow this money from another person.
The amount you need depends on the size of your family. These amounts are updated every year.
| Number of family members |
Funds required (in Canadian dollars) |
|---|---|
| 1 | $12,960 |
| 2 | $16,135 |
| 3 | $19,836 |
| 4 | $24,083 |
| 5 | $27,315 |
| 6 | $30,806 |
| 7 | $34,299 |
| For each additional family member | $3,492 |
Provincial Entrepreneur Programs
Self-Employed Farmer
Alberta Opportunity Stream
Entrepreneur Immigration
Entrepreneur Regional Pilot
Student Entrepreneur Program
Entrepreneur Immigration Program
Farm Investor Program
Entrepreneurial Immigration Program
Post-Graduate Entrepreneurial Immigration Program
International Entrepreneur Immigration Program
International Graduate Entrepreneur Immigration Program
Entrepreneur Immigration Program
Entrepreneur Immigration Program
International Graduate Entrepreneur Immigration Program
Entrepreneur Immigration Program
Entrepreneur-Work Permit Immigration Program
Entrepreneur Immigration Program
Farm Owners/Operators
- Regular Stream
- Young Farmer Stream
Business Applicant Immigration Program