Canadian Permanent Residency
Canada’s Start-Up Visa Program has been created to attract immigrant entrepreneurs and business owners who have the skills to come to Canada to build a successful business. This program is one of the fastest and most efficient ways to become a Canadian permanent resident for a business investor.
Canada’s Start-Up Visa Program has been created to attract immigrant entrepreneurs and business owners who have the skills to come to Canada to build a successful business. This program is one of the fastest and most efficient ways to become a Canadian permanent resident for a business investor.
The Government of Canada looks for innovative businesses that can stimulate economic activity, create Canadian jobs, and have the potential to compete on a global scale.
The applicant’s value proposition scalability is an essential factor; however, performance agreements or success metrics are not a condition of obtaining permanent residence after the entrepreneur has obtained status in Canada.
Before applying to the Start-Up Visa Canada Program you must first obtain a letter of support from a designated organization in Canada. A designated organization is either an angel investor fund, venture capital firm, or a business incubator that the IRCC has authorized to provide letters of support to applicants, along with commitment certificates to the government.
To obtain a letter of support and commitment certificate from a designated organization, you must fulfill one of the following requirements:
While an applicant is waiting for his or her permanent residence card to be processed, temporary work permits will be issued to the applicant in order to come to Canada and set up the business. Open spousal and study permits will also be issued for all dependents of the applicant.
Beaver Immigration Consulting will help navigate the complexities associated with securing a letter of support from a designated organization for clients. There are dozens of designated organizations recognized by IRCC, each having a preference for the type of business they are willing to support or partner with.
At Beaver Immigration, we identify which designated organization would be the best fit for the client’s business, and then we prepare our clients for approaching or “pitching” the designated organization.
Once the client obtains a letter of support from a designated organization, the official immigration process begins for the business investor and their family.
The first step will be to apply for temporary work permits for the investor and study permits and spousal permits for all dependents (if needed), so the investor can promptly enter Canada to begin working on their business.
Simultaneously, applications for permanent residency will be made on behalf of the applicant and their family. The processing time can take up to a year for the permanent application to be processed.
We only work with the most prominent, successful, and reputable business incubators in Canada.
Obtaining a letter of support from a designated organization requires a great deal of effort. The preferred business incubators put applicants through a rigorous screening process to ensure the IRCC approves the business concept.
Dealing with reputable business incubators increases an applicant’s chances of success.
Typically, over a six-month period, a Canadian business incubator will support start-ups by providing business mentorship and various services such as:
All businesses, from a variety of industries, are welcome to apply. While there is no defined criteria list, officials look for innovative ideas that have the potential to create Canadian jobs and scale globally. The technology or delivery solution should also have the potential to be disruptive in its respective industry.
Typical areas include: Fin Tech, Med Tech, Consumer Packaged Goods, Apps, Cyber Security, eCommerce, eSports, Data Science, Ag Tech, Blockchain and SAAS.
While they may be helpful, education credentials are not a requirement for this program.Officials are more interested in the applicant’s track record as anentrepreneur or the aspiration to become a business owner in Canada.
Immigration, Refugee & Citizenship Canadahas a list of approved venture capital funds, angel investor groups and business incubators that have been established as designated organisations They have authority to issue an immigrant entrepreneur with what is known as a commitment certificate and a letter of support.
These two documents will allow the applicant(s) and his or her families to apply for immediate permanent residency to enter Canada.
You can apply directly to the program by contacting Beaver Immigration here.
(010) 880 4739
info@beaverimmigration.com
Head Office: 31 West St, Houghton Estate, Johannesburg, 2198
Complete the assessment form, and if eligible, we will reach out to discuss your immigration options in detail.
This process ensures you receive accurate guidance tailored to your profile, enhancing your chances of successfully immigrating to Canada.
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