Phase I

Meeting The Canadian Market Requirements

You must hold from 10% to 100% of the voting rights attached to outstanding shares of the corporation and provide active and ongoing management of this business.

• Demonstrate sufficient fluency in either English or French to meet or exceed Canadian Language Benchmark 5 (for listening 5.0, reading 4.0, writing 5.0, and speaking 5.0).
• Be subject to a criminal record check and provide relevant, non-expired police certificates to facilitate this process.
• Submit medical exam results from a panel physician (not your personal or family doctor) to ensure you are medically admissible.
• Demonstrate proof of sufficient settlement funds.
• Obtain a letter of support from a designated organization.

Phase II

Getting Support From A Designated Organization

Designated organizations are business groups that are approved to invest in or support potential start-ups.

• Venture funds: You must get at least one of these groups to agree to invest a minimum of $200,000.
• Angel investor groups: You must get one or more investors connected to these groups to agree to invest a minimum of $75,000.
• Business incubators: You must be accepted into one of the programs in these groups.

Phase III

Applying for Permanent Residence and a Temporary Work Permit

Permanent Residence Application:

• Application fee for applicants: CAD $1,540
• Application fee for a spouse or business partner: CAD $1,040
• Application fee for child CAD 1,540: CAD 150/child
• Processing time: 12-16 months

CAD $1,040 per Permit Application:
Foreign nationals who have received a Commitment Certificate and a Letter of Support issued by a designated entity may be considered for a short-term work permit. You can apply for a short-term work permit under the International Mobility Program before submitting an application for permanent residence.

Phase IV

Landing in Canada

When you arrive, you must have:

• A valid passport and travel documents
• A valid permanent resident visa and your Confirmation of Permanent Residence (COPR)
• Proof that you have enough money to support yourself and your family after you arrive in Canada

The officer will ask you a few questions to make sure you still meet the eligibility requirements to immigrate nsureda. These questions will be similar to the ones you answered when you applied.

Phase V

Establishing Your Business in Canada

• Establish your long-term business vision and goals
• Operate and manage your business as promised