Business Immigration

The Self-employed Persons Program allows people to immigrate to Canada permanently as a self-employed person.

If you’re interested in this program, you must:

•have relevant experience in cultural activities or athletics and

•be willing and able to make a significant contribution to the cultural or athletic life of Canada

(The province of Quebec runs its own business immigration program.)

To immigrate as a self-employed person, you must:

•have relevant experience

•be willing and able to be self-employed in Canada

•meet the program’s selection criteria* and

•meet medical, security and other conditions.

You must also show that you have enough money to support yourself and your family after you get to Canada.

*includes your experience, education, age, language abilities, and adaptability

This program has several nuances, and requires a carefully completed application. FSB Immigration Services can assist you every step of the way.

To qualify for the Start-up Visa Program, you must meet all 4 eligibility requirements, as well as the admissibility requirements to enter Canada.

You must:

•have a qualifying business

•have a letter of support from a designated organization

•meet the language requirements, and

have enough money to settle and live in Canada before you make money from your business

The minimum investment you are required to make depends upon several factors. Getting support from a designated organization, too, is complicated and requires careful planning and consideration.

FSB Immigration Services is here to help.