Business Applications
Business Applications
Each of Canada’s provinces operates its own entrepreneur program with varying requirements. One can immigrate to Canada as an Entrepreneur through a Provincial Entrepreneur Program. Each Province in Canada has different requirements. In general, the Provincial Entrepreneur Programs require that you purchase a business or start a new business. Each province has different requirements for the minimum investment, net worth, and number of Canadian employees.
The Federal Immigration Entrepreneur Program was a once popular program that was designed to bring in experienced entrepreneurs for the growth of the economy. However, the program was permanently closed on the 19th of June, 2014 after the passing of Bill C-31.
This immigration program is for individuals who have taken part in cultural activities or athletics at a high level. Please contact us for more information.
Canada’s Start-up Visa Program is a permanent residence application for entrepreneurs with innovative business ideas and the skill set to set up a new business in Canada. Applicants need to get support for their innovative idea from one or more of the designated organizations which may be a Venture Capital Fund, Angel Investor Group, or an Incubator. If the designated organization supports the business idea it will give a Letter of Support, on the basis of which Start-up visa application can be started.
A super visa lets you visit your children or grandchildren for 5 years at a time. It is a visa that provides multiple entries for a period of up to 10 years. Medical insurance is required from an insurer in Canada. As a super visa holder, you need to renew and/or maintain your medical insurance while in Canada and on re-entry. Your child or grandchild must meet the minimum income threshold.
The intra-company category permits international companies to temporarily transfer qualified employees to Canada for the purpose of improving management effectiveness, expanding Canadian exports, and enhancing competitiveness in overseas markets.
Intra-Company Transferee may be the right program for you if you are currently employed by a multinational company and seeking entry to Canada to work in a parent, a subsidiary, a branch or an affiliate of that enterprise. Intra-Company transferees require a work permit, which is initially valid for 1 year and can be renewed subsequently. Intra-Company transferees are exempted from the requirement of a Labour Market Impact Assessment.
To apply for a work permit, a worker needs a job offer letter, a contract, a copy of the LMIA, and the LMIA number.