Business immigration to Canada: A Fast-Track and Popular route to Permanent Residence
Are you not qualified to immigrate through Express Entry/Economic Class options? Don’t worry – If you do not qualify to immigrate in the economic class because of age restrictions or lack of English proficiency, but you have business experience as well as sufficient funds to invest, then immigrating under one of the Business Immigration Programs may be your next opportunity.
Canada offers a fast-track immigration process that allows a business owner or manager to immigrate to Canada with family through various Canadian Federal and Provincial business options such as business, investor and entrepreneur programs. The objective of the Business Immigration Program is to encourage investment and employment in Canada through the migration of people who have the skill to successfully establish or invest in a business in Canada.
If you are ready to make an investment, buy a business, willing to start a business or become a part-owner of a business in Canada, the Canada Business Immigration Program could be a suitable immigration option for you. Canada business visas are offered through programs found at the federal level, provincial level, and within Quebec.
Depending on your capacity to invest in Canada, there are number of options available for you. Since there are many options available, we strongly encourage you to fill out our FREE ASSESSMENT FORM and we’ll get back to you as soon as possible to discuss your eligibility and options.
BUSINESS IMMIGRATION PROGRAMS OFFERED:
Federal Programs
- Entrepreneur Program – closed
- Investor Program – closed
- Self-Employed Program
- Start-Up Visa Program
Quebec Program
- Quebec Investor Program
- Quebec Entrepreneur Program
- Quebec Self-Employed Program
Provincial Programs
- Alberta Self-Employed Farmer Stream
- British Columbia Business Immigration Component
- Manitoba Business Stream
- Manitoba Farm Strategic Recruitment Initiative
- New Brunswick Business Applicant
- Northwest Territory Entrepreneur Program
- Northwest Territory Self-Employed Stream – closed
- Nova Scotia Entrepreneur Stream
- Nova Scotia International Graduate Entrepreneur Stream
- Ontario Business Investor + Individual Investor
- Prince Edward Island Business Impact Category
- Saskatchewan Entrepreneur Program
- Saskatchewan Farm Owner and Operator Stream
- Yukon Business Program
Each province may run multiple programs at different times during the year based on their own needs and goals. Program requirements vary widely and are subject to change at any time. To find out more about various provincial programs and to assess your qualifications, PLEASE CONTACT US.
Self-Employed Persons Program
To qualify under Self-Employed Persons Program, individuals must prove that they have relevant agricultural, artistic, or athletic experience that will allow the them to be successfully self-employed in Canada and make a significant contribution to their field. Farmers, Sports personalities, Choreographers, Singers, Dancers, Actors, Painters, Photographers, Announcers, Interior Designers, Athletes and Coaches, Referees, Framers and...
Start-Up Visa Program
The Start-Up Visa program is for an entrepreneur who has a unique business plan and able to secure funding and support from a Designated Angel Investor or Venture Capital Fund from Canada. In order to qualify applicants are required to secure a minimum investment ($75,000 from Angel Investor or $200,000 from Venture Capital Fund) for...
Quebec Investor Program
Quebec Investor Program is designed for High Net-worth Individuals (HNI’s) who wish to settle and invest in Quebec. High Net-worth Individuals can obtain Canadian Permanent Residence by investing CAD $800,000 risk-free via an authorized financial institution in Quebec. BENIFITS Risk-free investment. The investment of CAD $800,000 is guaranteed and will be returned in full by...
Quebec Entrepreneur Program
Quebec Entrepreneur Program is designed for business owners and managers who has a net worth of minimum CAD $300,000, managerial experience and able to acquire or establish a business which will create at least 1 job in Quebec. Applicant can obtain Canadian Permanent Residence by investing CAD $100,000. ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA Minimum net worth of CAD...
Quebec Self-Employed Program
To qualify as a Quebec Self-Employed person, an individual must have a net worth of at least CAD$100,000 and must have work experience in the profession or trade that he or she intends to practice in Quebec. Applicant can obtain Canadian Permanent Residence by creating their own job in their practicing profession. ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA Minimum...
Alberta Self-Employed Farmer Stream
Alberta Self-Employed Farmer Stream is designed for farm owner or farm operators who wish to settle and invest in a farming business in Alberta. High Net-worth Individuals (HNI’s) can obtain Canadian Permanent Residence by investing CAD $500,000 in a primary production of farming business. ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA Minimum net worth of CAD $500,000 Minimum investment of...
Manitoba Business Stream
This stream targets experienced business owners and managers who are interested in owning a business in Manitoba. It is a direct pathway to permanent residence. ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA Minimum net worth of CAD $350,000 Minimum investment of CAD $150,000 (establish or purchase a business, OR become partner in existing business) 3 years’ relevant business ownership and...
New Brunswick Business Applicant
This category targets qualified business people who want to live and actively operate a business in New Brunswick. ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA Minimum net worth of CAD $300,000 Minimum investment of CAD $125,000 (purchase/partnership/new business) 3 years relevant and proven management experience Age between 22 and 55 years Refundable deposit of CAD $75,000 Minimum high school diploma...
Northwest Territory Entrepreneur Program
This category targets qualified business people who want to live and actively operate a business in Northwest Territories. ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA Minimum net worth of CAD $250,000 Minimum investment of CAD $150,000 and at least 33.33% ownership (purchase or become partner in existing business OR start new business) Refundable deposit of CAD $75,000 Relevant business experience...
Nova Scotia Entrepreneur Stream
The Entrepreneur Stream is for experienced business owners or senior business managers who want to live in Nova Scotia and actively participate in the day-to-day management of the business. ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA Minimum net worth of CAD $600,000 Minimum investment of CAD $150,000 (start a new business or buy an existing business) Minimum 3 years’ experience...
Nova Scotia International Graduate Entrepreneur Stream
The International Graduate Entrepreneur Stream is for recent graduates of a Nova Scotia university or the Nova Scotia Community College. They must have already started or bought a Nova Scotia business and operated it for at least a year. ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA want to live permanently in Nova Scotia while owning and actively managing a Nova...
Ontario Business Investor (Corporate Stream) + Individual Investor (Entrepreneur)
OINP Corporate Stream The Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) Corporate Stream helps and supports foreign established international corporations looking to expand into Ontario or buy an existing business. ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA International corporation/company must be 3 years’ old Minimum investment of CAD $5 million in a new or existing business in Ontario; Create at least 5...
Saskatchewan Entrepreneur Program
Through the SINP Entrepreneur Program, you and your family can start, obtain or partner in a business in Saskatchewan and be actively involved in managing it, while residing in Saskatchewan. ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA Minimum net worth of CAD $500,000 Minimum investment of CAD $200,000 with 33.33% ownership (establish, buy or partner in Saskatchewan business) Have a...
Saskatchewan Farm Owner and Operator & Young Farmer Stream
This category targets experienced farmers who has considerable money to invest in a farming operation; and want to live and actively run a farm in Saskatchewan. While the Young Farmer stream of the Farm Owners and Operators category was created to allow young farm families to establish their lives and farming operations in rural areas...
Yukon Business Nominee Program
This category targets qualified business people who want to live and actively operate a business in Yukon. ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA Minimum net worth of CAD $500,000 (including CAD $300,000 in liquid assets) Minimum investment of CAD $300,000 and at least 33.33% ownership (purchase or become partner in existing business OR start new business) 3 years of...
Prince Edward Island (PEI) Business Impact Category
PEI Business Impact category is for those individuals who wish to invest in and actively manage a PEI business. This category is divided into three sub-categories: 100% Ownership Stream Partial Ownership Stream Work Permit Stream To know more about PEI Business Impact Category and your eligibility please fill out our FREE ASSESSMENT FORM and we’ll get...
