Canada offers several business immigration programs to attract experienced business people and entrepreneurs who can contribute to the Canadian economy. Current business immigration programs in Canada include:
- Start-Up Visa Program:
- This program is designed for entrepreneurs who have innovative business ideas and the potential to create jobs in Canada.
- To be eligible, applicants must secure funding and support from a designated Canadian investment organization.
- Self-Employed Persons Program:
- This program is for individuals who have relevant experience in cultural or athletic activities and intend to be self-employed in Canada.
- Applicants must demonstrate that they have the intention and ability to establish a business that will make a significant contribution to cultural or athletic life in Canada.
- Entrepreneur Immigration Programs (Provincial Nominee Programs – PNPs):
- Different provinces in Canada have their own entrepreneur immigration programs, each with its own criteria.
- These programs often require applicants to establish or invest in a business in the province and actively manage its operations.
- Quebec Immigrant Investor Program:
- Quebec has a unique immigration program for investors. It requires applicants to have a high net worth and make a passive investment in a government-approved investment fund. Knowledge of French language is also required.
- Atlantic Immigration Pilot Program (AIPP):
- This program is designed to attract skilled workers and international graduates to the Atlantic provinces (New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, Nova Scotia, and Prince Edward Island).
- The AIPP includes a component for entrepreneurs, allowing them to start or purchase a business in one of the participating provinces.