This program is for people who are capable of creating their own employment, by contributing athletically, culturally or artistically to Canada’s employment market. People with sufficient funds and relevant work experience can apply for the Self-employed Program. Eligibility Criteria:
| Work Experience | At least two years experience in your field (points up to five years) |
| Education | Relevant tertiary or skills qualification in your field |
| Age | Ideally between the ages of 18 and 35 |
| Language Skills | Proficient in Canada's official languages (basic, moderate, high) |
Start-up Visa candidates may apply if they have a qualifying innovative business that will help grow the Canadian economy as well as create jobs in Canada. Successful applicants will get permanent residence for both them and their families. The Start-up Visa Program is a general Business Immigration or "Investor" Visa option that allows you to immigrate to Canada by starting a business anywhere in the country. While you wait for your application’s approval, you can also apply for a temporary work permit to keep you busy in Canada.
| Business Requirements | Once a designated organization commits to your business: all applicants (up to 5 people can apply as owners) must each hold at least 10% of the voting rights attached to all outstanding shares of the business; and together with the designated organization, they must hold more than 50% of the voting rights attached to all outstanding shares of the business. Once you receive permanent residence, you must make sure that: you play an active role in the ongoing management of your business while living in Canada; the essential operations of the business must partly take place in Canada; and your business is incorporated in Canada. |
| Letter of Support | You must get a letter of support from a designated organization that proves they are willing to invest in and support your start-up. These organizations include: Venture Capital Firms ($200,000 investment); Angel Investor Groups ($75,000 investment); and Business Incubators. |
| Language Requirements | You must score a minimum of Canadian Language Benchmark level 5 in speaking, reading, listening, and writing in either English or French. |
| Settlement Money | Because the Canadian government doesn’t give financial support to this "investor" visa, you will have to be able to prove that you have enough money to settle you and your family in Canada. |
This visa is for business individuals who intend to stay temporarily in Canada in order to engage in international business markets by growing, investing or creating business connections. The Business Visitor Visa is for potential candidates who, among other requirements, do not intend to impact directly on the Canadian job market.
How to Apply for a Canadian Business Visitor VisaA Canadian Business Visitor is an individual coming temporarily to Canada with the purpose of engaging in international business activities, without directly entering the Canadian labor market. For example, a business visitor would be someone who comes to Canada to meet Canadian clients doing business with his or her company based outside of Canada. This will only be applicable if you intend to:
Look for ways to grow your business;Visitors may come to Canada to observe site visits. Alternatively, a Canadian company may have invited them to Canada for training in product use, sales, or other functions related to a business transaction. As a business visitor, who wants to apply for a Canadian Business Visitor Visa, you must show that:
As a Canadian Business Visitor, you will be able to travel anywhere in Canada, while visiting family, friends, and enjoying the best attractions along the way. You will also be able to attend any conferences, trade shows, and meetings with new clients.
Entrepreneur programs like the New Brunswick Entrepreneurial Stream give immigrants the opportunity to take advantage of Canada’s growing economic power, and possibly gain permanent residence in Canada, along with their family.
To qualify for these programs as an entrepreneur, the applicant must have a net worth of at least $500,000 and should be willing and be able to establish, invest in or acquire a business in Canada which will create or maintain employment in Canada.
Having at least three years of experience in running a business acquired during the five years preceding the date you submitted your application. This is defined as the actual and full-time assuming of the responsibilities and duties related to the planning, management, and control of material, financial and human resources, or specialization process attested to by a diploma.
The province and its available streams are as follows: Alberta International Graduate Entrepreneur Immigration Stream Self-Employed Farmer Stream British Columbia - Entrepreneur Immigration Stream (Regional Pilot) Manitoba Entrepreneur Pathway Farm Investor Pathway New Brunswick - Business Immigration Stream Newfoundland and Labrador International Entrepreneur Stream International Graduate Entrepreneur Stream Northwest Territories - Business Stream Nova Scotia International Entrepreneur Stream International Graduate Entrepreneur Stream Ontario - Entrepreneur Stream Prince Edward Island - Entrepreneur Work Permit Entrepreneur Category International Graduate Entrepreneur Category Farm Owner and Operator Category Yukon - Business Nominee Program
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