Canadian Business Immigration: an overview Canada has several business immigration programs designed to attract individuals who can make a significant contribution to the economy. These programs aim to promote economic development by attracting investors, entrepreneurs, and self-employed individuals with available venture capital, business [...]

A Start-up Visa is geared at attracting foreign entrepreneurs to bring their business ideas to Canada. This revolutionary new visa is the first of its kind and results in the applicant(s) obtaining permanent resident status in Canada. However, before you can apply, you will also [...]

If you have a high net worth, you may be eligible to apply through the Federal Investment Program. The program allows you to establish your own enterprise and immigrate to Canada. Since you are a potential investor who can add to the economic development of [...]

Canadian Business Immigration Canada has several business immigration programs designed to attract individuals who can make a significant contribution to the economy. These programs aim to promote economic development by attracting investors, entrepreneurs, and self-employed individuals with available venture capital, business acumen, and entrepreneurial [...]

Through the Business Immigration Program, Canada aims to attract experienced and well-rounded business people to Canada. Potential applicants for this program will be assessed based on their ability to develop and support the Canadian economy. Investors The Immigrant Investor Program (IIP) is geared towards attracting [...]

Officers should expect to see proof of education in the form of transcripts and a letter of good standing, or certificate or diploma or degree. The officer should review the documentation provided by the applicant and determine if the following: At least one year of [...]

Currently, in Canada, the Entrepreneur category and Investor category of permanent residence is closed and will no longer be accepting such applications. However, the self-employed category remains open for those who wish to establish a business in Canada. This category leads to permanent resident status [...]

Federal Investment Program If you have a high net worth, you may be eligible to apply through the Federal Investment Program. The program allows you to establish your own enterprise and immigrate to Canada. Since you are a potential investor who can add to the [...]

Settlement funds The applicant must clearly demonstrate that they have sufficient and available funds to meet the requirements. These funds must meet the requirements at the time the application is made, as well as when the application is finalized. The funds must be: available and [...]

What are the main differences between investors, entrepreneurs and self-employed persons? Note, as of July 1, 2012, CIC has temporarily stopped accepting applications for the federal Investor Program to focus on processing the applications already in process while the program is under review. This pause [...]

Letter of Support Section What to look for: General · submitted by the applicant with the application · contains specific information related to the applicant · contains bio-data information of any persons related to the business agreement · no more than five total persons may [...]

A start-up business must be a new business intended to be operated in Canada and must meet the criteria to be a qualifying business. Section 2(2)( a) of the MIs requires that the new start-up business must have received a commitment from: A designated angel [...]