Discover Easy Canada Business Immigration Options.
Do you want to discover easy Canadian business Immigration options? Did you know that you can come to Canada to open, expand your own business or buy into an existing Franchisee or take over a business? Canada has various immigration programs for people who wish to come to Canada and establish their businesses. Recently, various provinces have reduced the minimum required investment and Net Worth amounts to qualify more people.
CHUGO IMMIGRATION SERVICES can help you navigate through all the provincial and federal processes and establish your business in Canada.
We will tailor your needs using your previous experience and provide the best option from the below-discussed business immigration programs.
Explore your options for you!
Owner Operator LMIA
This federal business immigration program is by far the best and least-known business immigration program
Requirements
- A minimum of 2 years of senior management or ownership experience. An experience of 3 or more years is recommended.
- A minimum investment commitment of CAD $250,000, Funds must be put “at-risk” at the behest that if a visa is issued the funds will be used to invest in the business
- An exploratory visit is recommended, IELTS minimum CLB 7 in each module. Please note CLB and IELTS figures are separate. Please consult us for the IELTS requirements
- University education is preferred but not mandatory must control 51% of the business
Program
- You can apply for an LMIA under the owner-operator class and award yourself 200 additional points in the express entry pool
- We help you figure out the business with research through our dedicated chain of professionals
- An exploratory visit is then planned where the client can come to Canada and look at various options available for buying into a new or expanding their current business
- Once the application for Owner operator LMIA is approved you will receive an additional 200 points in your express entry scores
- You can use these additional points to obtain an Invitation to Apply under Express Entry and obtain Canadian Permanent Residence within 6 Months
OINP – Entrepreneur
The Entrepreneur program is for foreign nationals who wish to establish or buy into a new business in Ontario. The investment and net worth levels for the OINP – Entrepreneur program have dropped significantly since June 2019 and show a shift of the Ontario government to encourage high net worth individuals to open their businesses in Ontario.
Process
The OINP – Entrepreneur program is a two-step process
Stage 1
- Register for the OINP portal using the Expression of interest method. Please contact CHUGO IMMIGRATION SERVICES to help you with this process as only authorized immigration consultants are allowed to work on your behalf.
- An online application is submitted where your eligibility is considered
- If the application is successful an interview in the OINP office in Toronto, Ontario is scheduled
- A Performance agreement outlining the requirements of the program is signed
Stage 2
- A temporary work permit support letter is issued to the applicant. This letter can be used to apply for a work permit with IRCC.
- Ask us HOW!!! In the next 20 months, you must complete the conditions you were outlined in the performance agreement
- Once the conditions are met, a nomination certificate is issued
- Permanent Residence application is sent to IRCC
The OINP – Entrepreneur program is a lengthy application that should be completed with the help of an authorized Canadian Immigration Professional. Please contact CHUGO IMMIGRATION SERVICES to see how we can streamline the process.
Mandatory Requirements – OINP – Entrepreneur
- Business Experience – A Minimum of 24 months of business experience in the last 60 months.
This business experience can be demonstrated as a business owner or as a senior manager. Please Note: You must have had senior decision–making responsibilities in your role. - Net Worth
Within Greater Toronto Area (GTA) –You must have a minimum net worth of CAD $800,000. Net worth can include all property, cash, investments, shares, etc.
Outside of Greater Toronto Area – You must have a net worth of CAD $400,000
- Personal Investments – Funds Requirement
Within Greater Toronto Area (GTA) – You must make a minimum personal investment of CAD 600,000 and control at least one – third equity in the business.
Outside Greater Toronto Area – You must make a minimum personal investment of CAD $200,000 and control at least one – third equity in the business - DID YOU KNOW! If your business is in the field of Information and communications technology/ digital communications then regardless of the location the minimum investment must be CAD $200,000 and must control at least one–a third of the equity in the business.
- JOB CREATION
Greater Toronto Area (GTA) – If the proposed business is in the GTA then you must create jobs for 2 Canadian citizens or permanent residents within the next 20 months and must be for a continuous period of 10 months and paid median level wage for the positions.
Outside Greater Toronto Area – If the location of the proposed business is outside the GTA, the job must be created for at least one Canadian citizen or permanent resident within the next 20 months and for a continuous period of 10 months and paid a median level wage
DID YOU KNOW! There are additional requirements if you are purchasing an existing business. Please ask CHUGO IMMIGRATION SERVICES how we can navigate this complex immigration procedure for you OINP will score your application based on set criteria of selection factors and only applicants with the highest score in these factors will be identified to apply for the program. To Ensure maximum chances of success, please contact us
BC PNP
The BC PNP – Entrepreneur immigration has 3 pathways
- BC PNP Entrepreneur – Base Category
- BC PNP Entrepreneur – Regional Pilot
- BC PNP – Strategic Projects
BC PNP – Base Category
Personal requirements
- have a personal net worth of at least CAD$600,000
- A minimum ownership of 33.33%
- Minimum investment of CAD $200,000
- 3+ years of experience as a business owner or 4+ years of experience as a senior manager, OR, a combination of 1+ years of experience as a business owner and 2+ years of experience as a senior manager in the last 10 Years
- Obtained a post-secondary credential, OR, experience as an active business owner in 3 years out of the last 5 with 100 % ownership in the business
- have basic English or French language proficiency equivalent to Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) level 4 or higher
- Must score high on the Registration Section and score a minimum of 32 points in the business concept section
Business Requirements
- Establish an eligible new business or purchase and improve an existing business
- Make an eligible personal investment of at least CAD$200,000 in the business
- create at least one new full-time job for a Canadian citizen or permanent resident in the business
- Can be anywhere in BC
DID YOU KNOW!
You can collaborate with a co-registrant in the BC – PNP pool. You both must own one–third of the business
DID YOU KNOW!
You can buy an existing business or a franchise that has been operated by the current owner for the last 5 years
DID YOU KNOW!
You can own less than 33.33% of the business if you make an investment of CAD $1,000,000
BC – PNP Regional Pilot Program
Requirements
- 3+ years of experience as a business owner or 4+ years of experience as a senior manager, OR, a combination of 1+ year of experience as a business owner and 2+ years of experience as a senior manager in the last 5 Years
- have a personal net worth of at least CAD$300,000
- A minimum ownership of 51%
- Minimum investment of CAD $100,000
- Obtained a post-secondary credential, OR, experience as an active business owner in 3 years out of the last 5 with 100 % ownership in business • have basic English or French language proficiency equivalent to Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) level 4 or higher
- Must engage and enroll in a participating community for support
- Must submit a business proposal to establish a new business and be referred by the enrolled community
Business Requirements
- Establish an eligible new business
- Make an eligible personal investment of at least CAD$100,000 in the business
- create at least one new full-time job for a Canadian citizen or permanent resident in the business
- Participating communities
DID YOU KNOW!
You must undertake an exploratory visit to the community as a part of the application process
Optimize your chances of success!
What are your options for Canadian Immigration? You can consider any of the following pathways to Canadian Immigration:
- Provincial Nominee Program
- Federal Skilled Trades Program
- Canadian Experience Class
- Humanitarian and Compassionate
- Study to Immigrate
- Atlantic Immigration Pilot Program
- How to Become a Canadian Citizen: Applying for Canadian Citizenship
- Family Sponsorship
- Spousal Sponsorship
- Express Entry
- Skilled Workers
- Caregivers
- Investors and Entrepreneurs
- Refugee and Asylum
- Visa rejections/Appeals
Chugo Immigration Service is authorized to offer Canadian Immigration and Citizenship services under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act. The Principal Consultant, Pius Chukwuma Ekwulugo RCIC, is a member in good standing of the College of Immigration and Citizenship Consultants (CICC) and has helped many foreigners to start a new life in Canada. We will help you too!
For effective and diligent legal help regarding Canadian Immigration matters, we partner with Weekes Law Office.
WHAT DO I DO NEXT?
Are you looking for an immigration pathway to Canada? If you do not know where to look and how to start, we invite you to book an eligibility consultation with us. We will prepare an individualized assessment report for you and guide you on your immigration journey to Canada.
We advise you to complete the assessment questionnaire now in order to properly plan your application.
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