Canada's Business Immigration Program or Self Employed Visa is designed to attract people with desirable business skills and experience that will contribute to the growth of Canada’s economy. Each year up to 12,000 visas are granted under the Business Immigration program.

Successful applicants are expected to invest in Canada, start businesses and generate revenues and employment for Canadians.

 

Overview

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The Self-Employed Canadian immigration visa is a business visa intended for those who desire to reside and work in Canada on a permanent basis. Applicants who have the intention and ability to become self-employed in Canada can apply for the Canada self-employed visa.

To be eligible self-employed persons are required to have either the relevant experience that will make a significant contribution to the cultural or athletic life of Canada or have experience in farm management and the intention and ability to purchase and manage a farm in Canada. The immigrants of self-employed visa must have the experience, purpose and talent to set up a business that will, at a minimum, create a job opening for them and will make an important contribution to cultural and economic activities in Canada; or buy and run a farm in Canada.

Eligibility

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For the Federal Self-Employed visa, applicants do not need to demonstrate a minimum net worth but prove that they have sufficient funds to support their family upon their arrival, and demonstrate their intention and ability to become self-employed throughout Canada. Additionally, applicants need to provide evidence of their experience in athletic, cultural or farming activities and meet additional requirements.

Eligible self-employed applicants must meet the following criteria:

• Have experience as a participant at a world-class level in cultural activities or the applicants should demonstrate that they intend to leave Canada at the end of the employment period.
• Have experience in athletics, farm management experience or self-employment in cultural activities or athletics;
• Have the intention and ability to become self-employed in the province or territory of destination;
• Have sufficient English or French language skills;
• Obtain at least 35 points on a points-based assessment; and
• Possess sufficient settlement funds to support their family in Canada.

Points System

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Applicants will be assessed on the basis of:

• business experience,
• age,
• education,
• language abilities and
• adaptability in Canadian environment

The applicants must score at least 35 points if they wish to migrate to Canada. The maximum score is 100 and the pass mark at present is 35 points.

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Medical, security and other requirements

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Applicants and their family members are required to undergo a medical examination, security and criminal checks. Applicants must also meet Canadian and provincial immigration regulation requirements.

Benefits of the Visa

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• Self-Employed visa holders are free to settle anywhere in Canada, work or pursue further study or invest in a business access
• Applicants will enjoy the same rights and privileges as that of the Canadian nationals with the exception of the right to vote
• Applicants and their dependents will have access to government-subsidized health care and subsidized education
• Applicants will have access to a highly trained workforce and will enjoy special taxation incentives for business investment
• After 3 years of stay in Canada applicants can apply for Canadian citizenship.

Family members

Family members (spouse or common-law partner, and dependent children) can apply along with the main applicant for permanent residency. Any unmarried and dependent child below 22 can also accompany the applicant to Canada.

A child below 22 who is financially dependent on the parent because of the full-time study and a child of age 22 or over who is dependent because of the mental or physical disabilities can also accompany the applicant.

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Full Service & Processing

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Our terms & conditions are clear along with a transparent system & clear policies. We only accept applications that we are confident will be a success. You have to first sign up for an evaluation & qualify before we accept your case.

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• Starter Kit issuance
• Complete Application Processing
• Forms, Documentation & Petition Filing
• Updates & Follow up with the Consulate
• Airport Pickup*
• Accommodation Assistance*
• Relocation Orientation
• Job Search Assistance*

*these services are provided at an additional cost.

Price List, Fee Schedule & Refund Policy

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Our service fee is Competitive & among the best you will find in the industry. At any given time, our state-of-the-art Processing Centre is processing over 5000 active cases from across the world. Our processes are standard & Process Consultants are the best in the world.

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Please Note

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