Immigration to Canada
Business Immigration
Business Immigration.
Canada welcomes foreign businesspeople to immigrate. At the federal level, entrepreneurs can immigrate via the Start-Up Visa Program if they have an innovative and unique idea or via the Self-Employed Persons Program if they are world-class artists or professional athletes whose cultural or sports activities are their main business and source of income.
At the provincial level, there are about a dozen business streams that allow you to get a provincial nomination and apply for permanent residence. Based on your net worth and available investment funds, Jalili Law can help you determine which business immigration program will work best in your case. Schedule a consultation with an expert to begin your application!
Schedule a complimentary consultation to clarify your immigration goals and explore the best provincial programs for your qualifications. Our experts will help you navigate the process and identify the most suitable options for your unique situation.
Business Immigration Guidance for Entrepreneurs in Thornhill and the GTA
Jalili Law Firm helps entrepreneurs and investors based in Thornhill and across the Greater Toronto Area navigate Canada’s business immigration pathways. Our team reviews your business plan and investment profile to identify the program best suited to your goals.
FAQ - Commonly Asked Questions
At the federal level, entrepreneurs can immigrate through the Start-Up Visa Program if they have an innovative business idea, or through the Self-Employed Persons Program if they are world-class artists or professional athletes whose activities are their main source of income. At the provincial level, there are roughly a dozen additional business immigration streams available through provincial nomination.
Based on an applicant’s net worth and available investment funds, Jalili Law Firm helps determine which business immigration program is the best fit and guides clients through the provincial nomination or federal application process.
The Start-Up Visa is designed for entrepreneurs with an innovative business idea supported by a designated Canadian organization, while the Self-Employed Persons Program is intended for individuals with relevant experience in cultural activities or athletics who intend to be self-employed in Canada.
Most provincial business immigration streams require applicants to meet a minimum net worth and make a qualifying investment or establish a business in the province, with specific thresholds varying by province and program.
Yes. Most business immigration pathways allow the principal applicant’s spouse or common-law partner and dependent children to be included in the application and become permanent residents together.