Immigrate to Canada for International Entrepreneurs
Immigrate to Canada for International Entrepreneurs
We work closely with external business consultants for our business immigration programs. Setting up a business in Canada is not easy for a foreigner without any local business connection. We need both a viable business plan and execution for your business and Canadian immigration to be successful.
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We can help you identify the best way to invest in a business in Canada:
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- Investing in an existing business
- Buying an existing business
- Purchasing a Franchise
- Starting a new business
There are 3 main types of business immigration programs for international entrepreneurs who are interested to immigrate to Canada.
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- Startup Visa
- Provincial Entrepreneurship Programs
- Owner-Operator LMIA
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Startup Visa
Canada’s Startup Visa (SUV) program gives you the opportunity to immigrate to Canada by establishing a new business. You must demonstrate that your business is original, will create new jobs for Canadians, and can compete on a global scale. This is a federal program, that means you can reside anywhere in Canada. The key feature of this program is that it requires a letter of support from one of the Designated Organization.
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Below is a description of our Immigrate to Canada service via the Startup Visa Program:
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1. Create an innovative business plan
2. Prepare to pitch business idea to designated organization(s)
3. Pitch business idea to designated organization
4. Secure Letter of Support
5. Apply for Work permit & Permanent Residence via Startup Visa Program
6. Prepare supporting documents
7. Get Invitation to Apply (ITA)
8. Complete Application forms
9. Prepare Submission letter
10. Review and Submit Application Package
11. Confirmation of Permanent Resident
12. Pre-departure & Post arrival Plan (For application outside Canada)
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Provincial Entrepreneurship Programs
Every Canadian province has its own entrepreneurship program. Each program has different requirements, but the general process is similar. The important thing to note about the provincial programs is that you will need to live and set up the business in the Canadian province that you are applying the provincial program.
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Below is description of our Immigrate to Canada service via the Provincial Entrepreneurship Program
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1. Prepare business concept
2. Submit Profile for Province Entrepreneur Program
3. Get Invitation to Apply
4. Prepare supporting documents
5. Complete Application forms
6. Prepare Submission letter
7. Submit Application Package
8. Prepare interview with Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) Officer
9. Get PNP support Letter for Work Permit
10. Apply for Work Permit
11. Pre-departure & Post arrival Plan
12. Applicant starts business in province
13. Prepare applicant for completion of performance agreement interview with PNP office
14. Apply for PR
15. Prepare supporting documents
16. Complete Application forms
17. Prepare Submission letter
18. Review and Submit Application Package
19. Confirmation of Permanent Resident
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Owner-Operator LMIA
This category of business immigration is the fastest way to immigrate to Canada if you meet the following criteria:
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· Highly educated
· Have at least 5 years of experience setting up and running a similar business in your home country
· Have an excellent command of English
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Below is description of our Immigrate to Canada service via the Owner-Operator LMIA Program
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1. Prepare business plan
2. Set up business in Canada
3. Apply for LMIA
4. Apply for Work Permit
5. Apply for PR via Express Entry
6. Prepare supporting documents
7. Complete Application forms
8. Prepare Submission letter
9. Review and Submit Application Package
10. Confirmation of Permanent Resident
11. Pre-departure & Post arrival Plan (For application outside Canada)
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If you are interested in applying for Canada PR via business immigration, please complete our Business Immigration Assessment Form. We will contact you to set up a time to discuss how we can help you fulfill your dream to immigrate to Canada.