Owner Operator LMIA Program

A Foreign National wanting to “Own a New or Existing Business” and start working on LMIA WP (As an Operator) in “High Skilled” position/occupation (NOC 00, 0, A or B).

Pro's

• Owner is an Employer
• Can be from any country and applies in all Provinces and Territories
• Legal business unless prohibited
• NOC 00 to yield 200 pts on CRS
• NOC 0, A, or B to yield 50 CRS points.
• CRS FSW grid yield 15 points
• No minimum Investment
• WP for 2 years
• Spousal Open Work Permit and Study Permit for dependents
• Medical benefits
• High wage possible
• Processing times 3-6 months depending on the complexity of business

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Self Employed

A “Self-employed person” means a Foreign National who has “Relevant Experience” and has “Intention and Ability” to be “Self-employed” in Canada and to make a “Significant Contribution” to specified economic activities in Canada.

Pro's

• Easy to Qualify : 35/100 on the grid
  • Only 5 years of experience gives 35 pts.
• Be your own boss
• Decide own Salary
• Personal skills involved
• No minimum investment
• Right of Permanent Residence Fee(RPRF) paid at the time of application ($500: Refunded in case of PR failure)
• No conditional permanent residency issued
• In the event of business failure no impact on PR awarded
• Access to benefits once COPR stamped at POE
  • Spousal Open Work Permit and Study Permit for dependents
  • Medical benefits
• Substitution of Evaluation clause

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Startup Visa

Start Up business must be a new business intended to be operated in Canada (no intent to live in Quebec) and must meet criteria to be a Qualifying business.

Pro's

• Processing time between 6-9 month
• Up to 5 (essential) people/partners on one application
• Lesser Investment due to supporting business entities
• One or more business supporting entities
• No obligation if business fails
• No age requirement
• No education requirement
• No experience necessary
• CLB 5 in English / French

If you or someone you know needs to apply, please contact Cancity Immigration Services Ltd. for appointment.

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