Buisness Immigration Programs

Through its business immigration policies, Canada strives to attract economically-capable individuals. These programs attract investors, entrepreneurs, and self-employed persons with venture capital, business acumen, and entrepreneurial abilities to promote economic development.

These programs aim to strengthen Canada's access to burgeoning international markets by accepting immigrants familiar with those markets' standards and customs.

If business immigration fits your experience and goals, you have many options. Depending on where you plan to live, you may apply through a province's business immigration program or the federal government.

Quebec Immigrant Investor Program (QIIP), Quebec Entrepreneur Program, Quebec Self-Employed, various Provincial Nominee Entrepreneur Programs, Federal Immigrant Investor Venture Capital (IIVC) Pilot Program, and Federal Start-Up Visa program allow permanent entrance to Canada. The entrepreneur and self-employed programs are for those with a mid-range net worth who want to start a business in Canada. The investor programs are for wealthy people who want to make a passive investment without starting a business.

Under government 'owner-operator' laws, affluent business immigrants can buy or start a new business in Canada and get a temporary work visa. Applicants may qualify for permanent residence under a qualifying immigration scheme.