By welcoming entrepreneurs and innovators to the Start - up Visa Program, Canada aims to spur economic growth within the country for immigrants and residents.

This in-depth application requires a letter of support from a Canadian venture capital firm, incubator, or angel investor group. These organizations are willing to fund these start-ups if they can demonstrate that they have a viable business idea. In order to obtain a mutual agreement, a highly professional business plan is required.

Self - Employed immigrants with at least two years of employment within the last five years in one of the following industries: culture, arts, sports, or recreation; are eligible for the Self - Employed Visa program.

Applicants must submit a detailed, accurate and thorough business plan that demonstrates the viability of their business.

The Intra - Company Transfer visa program allows international companies to send highly skilled employees to establish or grow their Canadian branches, subsidiaries or affiliates. The Canadian government aims to attract specialised talent and increase the overall competitiveness of Canadian businesses.

Successful applicants will be granted work provisions to establish the proposed business in the province.

The main purpose of the LMIA Owner Operator program is to provide a secure route where foreign business professionals can enter Canada to purchase an existing business in Canada. The businessperson is required to work in a managerial position for the same business, usually in order to immigrate permanently.

Once the visa is issued, the applicant will be required to become an employee of the company. Here, the company is required to pay the applicant a median wage for the proposed role.

The Significant Benefit LMIA Exempt work permit requires the applicant to create a neutral or positive impact to Canada's labour market. Here, the applicant needs to demonstrate a clear social or cultural benefit to Canada which is noticeable and clearly distinguishable.

In order to be successful, the government official will objectively assess the applicant track record including: prior education and experience which prove that the applicant has been recognized as a leader in their field.
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As part of the application, the applicant needs to outline this track record as well as substantiating the intended goals that will generate a positive contribution to Canada.

The Entrepreneur or Self-Employed LMIA Exempt work permit is tailored towards applicants who aspire to commence or acquire a business in Canada that will create economic stimulus or advancement of the Canadian industry.

For this program, it is important to note that the applicant must be able to demonstrate that they will have the incentive to depart Canada when the business has successfully been established or when the work is finished.

As part of the application, the applicant needs to demonstrate the economic benefit the business will create, as well as control a minimum of 50% of the business in question. The business plan needs to clearly show that the applicant has taken steps to initiate their business in Canada.

Immigrants who aim to start a business in the province of British Columbia are encouraged to apply for the British Columbia BC PNP Visa program. Applicants must provide a business concept and business plan during the first stage of the application process, which accounts for 40% of this stage.

In the second stage, applicants are requested to submit a detailed business plan with evidence for the claims they made earlier about the overall potential of their business in the province.

The BC PNP Regional Pilot program is a new immigration pathway for foreign nationals who are looking to establish and run a new business in smaller communities across British Columbia. Here, the business must be established in a community fewer than 75,000 people and located more than 30 kilometers away from a metropolitan area.

Participating communities outline the type of priority sectors that are able to apply, and each community has unique application requirements to comply with. Generally, a business concept or business plan is required in order to be invited for an exploratory visit.

The Alberta AINP Self-Employed Farmer Stream is specifically designed to attract individuals with the intention to set up a farming business in Alberta. This stream aims to stimulate the economic development of the province.

Applicants must demonstrate farm management skills and sufficient financial resources to invest in a primary production farming business in Alberta.

Immigrants that wish to settle in Manitoba and establish a business are encouraged to apply for the Manitoba MNP-BIS-ENP Visa. The province aims to attract entrepreneurial immigrants who want to either own or start their business in Manitoba.

The MNP-FRSI Visa, on the other hand, aims to attract immigrants with farming experience to contribute to the province's rural industry.

Both programs are a unique pathway to permanent residency. Key requirements are a Self-Assessment Form and a well-thought-out Business Concept.

Ontario, Canada's largest business hub, initiated the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) Entrepreneur stream with one key objective. The province aims to attract entrepreneurial immigrants who want to either start their business or expand their current business in Ontario.

Successful applicants will be granted temporary work provisions to establish the proposed business in the province.

The Nova Scotia NSNP Entrepreneur Stream is designed for entrepreneurs who want to start or own a business in Nova Scotia. Overall, the program aims to attract business owners and other experienced individuals. In a Business Establishment Plan, the applicant must outline their intent to purchase or set up a business in Nova Scotia.

A sophisticated business plan must be provided which covers all aspects of business development and other key areas.