Business persons who want to enter Canada for an activity anywhere in the business cycle – from visiting a client for one day to establishing a bricks-and-mortar subsidiary for their employer – may apply either for temporary admission or for status as a permanent resident. Typically, individuals will initially make an application for temporary admission and may or may not follow this process with an application for permanent residence.

Business immigration to Canada requires that the applicants must have the ability and intention to positively contribute to the Canadian economy by establishing and maintaining a suitable Canadian business, using substantial business knowledge. The Canadian Business Immigration Act provided for the admission of 3 categories of business people: investor, entrepreneur and self-employed.

The Immigrant Investor Program (IIP) The IIP seeks to attract experienced business persons and capital to Canada. Investors must demonstrate qualifying business experience, a minimum net worth of 1.6 Million (Canadian Dollars) and must make a passive investment of $800,000 (Canadian Dollars) in an approved investment.

The IIP began in 1986. In the last 5 years, more than 7,000 investors have landed, investing more than $2.6 billion (Canadian Dollars).

The Investors Program is also a points tested visa and requires a pass mark of 35 out of 100 points and is assessed on six main factors including age, education, business experience, language ability and adaptability.

Investors must have at least two years business experience immediately before making an application. In addition they must have either: Controlled and managed a percentage of equity in a qualifying business and managed at least five full-time job equivalents per year in a qualifying business

Unlike other business categories, the Investors Program does not require you to start a business in Canada. If you believe you have the required funds and business experience, please contact us for a free assessment.

Entrepreneurs Program The Entrepreneur Program seeks to attract experienced persons that will own and actively manage businesses in Canada that will contribute to the economy and create jobs. Entrepreneurs must demonstrate business experience, a minimum net worth of CDN $300,000 and are subject to conditions upon arrival in Canada.

Entrepreneurs and their dependants are admitted to Canada under specific conditions that are subsequently monitored by CIC after landing. The Entrepreneur Program began in 1983. In the last 5 years, over 11,000 entrepreneurs have landed and have created more than 43,000 jobs.

Entrepreneurs must have at least two years business experience immediately before making an application. They must have the ability to Control and manage a percentage of equity in a qualifying business equal to or greater than 33%. They must develop and maintain the management of a qualifying business, and create at least one full time position within that qualifying business for one or more Canadian Citizens (not including family members). Entrepreneurs are also required to accomplish the above within 3 years of gaining permanent resident status in Canada and must be able to evidence the qualities mentioned above for a period of at least one year.

The Entrepreneurs Program is also a points tested visa and requires a pass mark of 35 out of 100 points and is assessed on six main factors; age, education, business experience, language ability and adaptability. If you believe you have the required funds and business experience, please contact us for a free assessment.

Self-Employed Program Self-employed persons must have the intention and ability to create their own employment. They are expected to contribute to the cultural, artistic or athletic life of Canada. For example, they may create their own employment by purchasing and managing a farm in Canada, etc. The program began in 1978. In the last 5 years, over 5,000 self-employed persons have landed in Canada.

To qualify, the applicant must demonstrate a sufficient financial net worth which should make possible the applicant to be self-employed in Canada and make a significant contribution to specified economic activities in Canada and to meet the initial settlement requirements for the applicant and accompanying dependants.

As a self-employed person, you must have relevant experience in cultural activities, athletics or farm management. You are expected to contribute to the cultural, artistic or athletic life of Canada. For instance: They may create their own employment by purchasing and managing a farm in Canada. Applicants must meet the category under the type of Business immigration definition,

• Have self-employment experience for at least two years
• Have a net worth of at least CDN $100,000 CDN or sufficient funds
• Demonstrate that he/she has the intention and the means to establish or purchase a business that will provide for his/her own employment and thereby contribute in a significant manner to the economic, artistic or cultural life of Canada
• The candidate must be in a position to prove that he/she will be able to generate a sufficient income from the business to provide for the candidate's own needs and for those who are dependent on him/her
• Sufficient funds to support themselves and family members once in Canada.
• No immigration conditions are imposed by CIC on this class.
• Self Employed Applicants must obtain a minimum of 35 points in the selection grid
• Pass Medical examination and security check

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