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Business Immigration

Canada Business Immigration

If you are a business person or manager looking to immigrate to Canada, the Canadian federal and provincial governments offer a number of options that may allow you to fast-track the Canadian immigration process.

For an at-a-glance overview of currently available business immigration programs in Canada, please review your business immigration options on this page.

Business immigration to Canada: An Introduction
Through Canada’s Business Class immigration programs, Canada aims to attract individuals that have a significant ability to contribute to the Canadian economy. These programs are offered with the goal of promoting economic development and bettering the job market by attracting investors, entrepreneurs, and self-employed individuals from outside Canada with available venture capital, significant business acumen, and entrepreneurial skills.

Business Class immigration also seeks to develop new commercial opportunities in Canada and to improve Canada’s access to growing foreign markets by welcoming foreign nationals who are familiar with those markets and their unique requirements and customs.

If this option sounds well-suited to your experience and goals, there are several immigration pathways from which to choose. Depending on where you plan to reside, you may choose to apply through one of the programs offered by a particular province, or by the federal government. Get started exploring your options by starting a free assessment, and we will be pleased to discuss your Business Class immigration options with you.

Which Canadian Business Class immigration program is best for you?

I am looking to operate a business in Canada

Your business management and ownership experience may make you eligible for a number of entrepreneur categories within the Provincial Nominee Programs and at the federal level, or for the business immigration programs offered by Quebec. Take advantage of our expertise and contact us

I have at least one year of skilled work experience

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I would like to move to one of the provinces in canada

Each province encourages the immigration of entrepreneurs and business managers through their Provincial Nominee Programs. These programs require that you make an active investment of either your capital or management abilities in a business located in one of Canada’s provinces. There are a number of programs available depending on which province you are considering for your new Canadian home. We welcome you to start your free assessment so that we can determine the best option for you.

I am self-employed and well-established in my field

Canada welcomes self-employed individuals in a variety of fields based on their success and the reputation that they have established in their field. These fields range from photographers, athletics to the arts. Start your free assessment today to find out if your self-employed experience would make you eligible for one of the Self-Employed Immigration Programs.

Investor Immigration

Investor Immigration In Canada

If you are a business person or manager looking to immigrate to Canada, the Business / Investor Immigration Programs may be an important fast-track Canadian immigration option for you.

Business immigration seeks to attract individuals with business and/or managerial experience who will contribute to the development of the Canadian economy.

If you’re looking to make an investment in Canada or to start/acquire a business in Canada, there may be several avenues for you to choose from. You can either apply under the federal start-up visa program

or, if you know which province/territory in which you plan to reside, you can look at the different investor or entrepreneur options under the provincial business immigration programs.

Federal Start-Up Visa Program If you plan to build an innovative business in Canada, the start-up visa program could be an option for you.
PNP Business Immigration Many Other Canadian provinces have business immigration programs under their Provincial Nominee Programs.

Entrepreneur Immigration

Canada Entrepreneur Immigration Program

Canada, with one of the most business-friendly economies in the world, is a hugely attractive country in which to develop and build a new business idea.

If you’re looking to immigrate to Canada as an entrepreneur in the Canadian economy, the government of Canada, as well as certain Canadian provinces, present some enticing options.

Start-up Visa Program
The Start-Up Visa Program encourages immigrant entrepreneurs to grow their companies in Canada. Successful applicants link with private sector organizations in Canada, where they can receive funding, guidance and expertise in opening and operating their enterprise in Canada. With the Start-Up Visa, Canada is targeting entrepreneurs who have the potential to build innovative companies that can compete on a global scale and create jobs.

Provincial Entrepreneur Programs
Canada’s provinces offer a range of entrepreneur categories within their Provincial Nominee Programs. Through one of these categories, immigrant entrepreneurs can settle in a specific province.

Self-Employed Immigration

Federal Self-Employed Persons Program

The government of Canada provide immigration programs for individuals who are self-employed in certain industries.

Federal Self-Employed Persons Program

To qualify for business immigration to Canada under the Self-Employed Persons Program, an applicant must demonstrate that he or she has relevant agricultural, artistic, or athletic experience that will allow the applicant to be successfully self-employed in Canada and to make a significant contribution to his or her field.

Business Programs - Federal, Quebec & PNPs

Business Programs - Federal,
Quebec & PNPs

Canada Business Immigration Programs - Federal and PNPs

Many provinces have business immigration options that are part of their Provincial Nominee Programs (PNPs). In addition, the Government of Canada operate popular business immigration programs.

Provinces can nominate eligible business immigration candidates for permanent residence. If you are interested in business immigration options in one of the provinces listed below, or are considering applying to Quebec or through the federal government’s Start-Up Visa Program, you can review and compare the eligibility requirements and application processes below in order to learn which is best suited to your circumstances.

Canadian Business Immigration Programs
You can also contact us today to determine your business immigration options based on your unique qualifications and interests.