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The Business Immigration Program seeks to attract experienced business people to Canada who will support the development of a strong and prosperous Canadian economy. Business immigrants are selected based on their ability to become economically established in Canada. Broadly Business Immigration is divided into two categories:

1. Federal Immigration Programs Under Federal program a business immigrant can settle and do business or farming anywhere in Canada.
2. Provincial Business Immigration Under the Canada-Quebec Accord, the province of Quebec operates its own immigrant investor program. All investors in the Quebec program must both be destined to live in Quebec and selected by Quebec. Most provinces in Canada have an agreement with the Government of Canada that allows them to play a more direct role in selecting immigrants who wish to settle in that province.

Federal Immigration Programs

Investor Category: The Immigrant Investor Program is a fast track program which seeks to attract experienced business persons to immigrate who are willing to invest capital in Canada. On the top of it, the processing time is in between 6-9 months for interview. Investors must demonstrate business experience, legally obtained net worth of CDN $800,000 by applicant & spouse. They should have enough resources for investment of CDN $400,000 (refundable after 5 years without interest) or by paying CDN $120,000 - $135,000 (Non-refundable) and balance to be arranged through finance company by PCI.

Entrepreneur Category: The Entrepreneur Program attracts experienced business persons, who would own and actively manage businesses in Canada, which will contribute to the Canadian economy and create jobs in Canada. They must have a net worth of legally acquired CDN $3, 00,000 (including spouse assets). Entrepreneurs and their dependents are admitted to Canada under specific conditions and thereafter, are subsequently monitored by Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC) after landing.

Self Employed: Self-employed people must have the intention and ability to create their own employment and make a significant contribution to the economy of Canada or to create their own employment by purchasing and managing a farm in Canada. Previous self-employed experience in two years out of the last five years is required for determining the eligibility.

Provincial Nominee Program

The Manitoba Provincial Nominee Immigration Program for business allows Manitoba to recruit, select, and nominate qualified business people from around the world who have the intent and ability to move to Manitoba and establish/purchase a business.


To qualify for the business program, applicants must meet the following criteria:

1. The candidate must have a minimum personal net worth of CDN $ 500,000.
2. Availability of minimum amount of investment of CDN $150,000.
3. Candidate should demonstrate a business experience or an extensive experience in senior management in any organization

Manitoba Young Farmer Nominee Program

Following are the eligibility criteria in order to apply under Manitoba Young Farmer Nominee Program,

1. should have a minimum personal net worth of CDN $ 150,000 (after relocation to Manitoba).
2. should make a minimum amount of equity investment of CDN $ 150,000 in Manitoba.
3. Principal applicant must be under 40 years of age.
4. Should possess demonstrated experience in the management of a farm operation and/or finances.

Canadian citizens and permanent residents living in Canada can sponsor their close relatives or family members who wish to become permanent residents of Canada. Sponsors must promise to support their relatives or family members for a period of three to 10 years to help them settle in Canada

You can sponsor relatives or family members from abroad if they are:

1. Spouses, common-law or conjugal partners 16 years of age or older
2. Parents and grandparents
3. Dependent children, including adopted children
4. Children under 18 years of age whom you intend to adopt
5. Brothers, sisters, nephews, nieces or grandchildren who are orphans; under the age of 18 and not married or in a common-law relationship; or

You may also sponsor one relative of any age if you do not have an aunt, uncle or family member from the list above who you could sponsor or who is already a Canadian citizen, permanent resident:

1. He/She is a full time student and is substantially dependent on a parent for financial support since before the age of 22, or since becoming a spouse or common-law partner (if this happened before age 22); or
2. He/She is under the age of 22 and does not have a spouse or common-law partner
3. He/She is financially dependent on a parent since before the age of 22 because of a disability.

You can get Permanent Residency under Skilled Worker category which grants you the permission to live and work lawfully anywhere in CANADA. It also allows you to have an access on various social programs within CANADA. Being a skilled professional you can make your home abroad with the help of your education qualification and work experience.

The major factors on which an individual is assessed in order to immigrate to Canada are:

Factor	Maximum Points
Age	10
Education	25
Language Ability	24
Work Experience	21
Arranged Employment	10
Adaptability	10
Total	100

We also provide for Immigration Appeal services for our business clients.

For applicants who intend to travel to Canada as tourists. The visitor visa or TRV (Temporary Resident VISA) are country specific and may be for single entry, multiple entry or transit purposes. Generally, visitor visas may be granted for a renewable period of 6 months. Every year more than 35 million people visit Canada. Most visitors to Canada arrive as tourists, students or temporary workers.

To enter Canada you must:

• Not endanger the health or security of Canadians;
• Possess a valid passport to verify your identity and ability to travel;
• Respect the terms of your entry visa to Canada;
• Must hold the appropriate visa, if you intend to study or work in Canada;
• Obtain a Temporary Resident Visa (TRV) prior to arrival to Canada, if it is required depending on the country of origin.

Work Permit is a written authorization to work in Canada issued by the Canadian High Commission to a person who is not a Canadian Citizen or permanent resident of Canada. The work permit is issued based on the Labour Market opinion through a HRSDC confirmation that the particular job is in high demand in Canada.

The Canadian High Commission must be presented with the fulfilling requirements of the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act and Regulations. The candidate must also:

• Satisfy that he would leave Canada upon completion of his employment in Canada.
• Be a law abiding and with no criminal track record. A submission of Police Clearance certificate would be necessary.
• Not be a risk to the security of Canada.
• Be in good health after submitting complete medical examination report.
• Produce any additional documents as required by the CHC.

We request your clients to send us your most updated resume for further assessment.