Business People

Canada welcomes people with entrepreneurial spirit and, experience in becoming permanent residents. There are various business immigration programs available. Applicants are selected primarily on the basis of your business acumen and ability to contribute to the economy. Requirements for applying to these programs vary depending on the category.

Start-up visa

If you are an energetic person with brilliant business ideas, this program may be for you. The Start-up Visa links immigrant entrepreneurs with private Canadian angel investor groups, venture capital fund organizations or business incubators that have experience working with start-ups and can provide essential resources in the start-up process.

Self-Employed

If you have extensive cultural, athletic or agricultural management experience in your field, this business immigration program may be for you. The experience requirement in self-employment in cultural activities (e.g. arts) and athletics are two one-year periods of experience in participation at a world-class level.

Entrepreneur Programs

Many provinces have their own entrepreneur programs to fit their local economic needs. The requirements for these programs vary depending on the location of the business and the type of the business.