Migrate to Canada through Business and Investment Pathways

Start-Up Visa/Investor Program (Permanent Residency Pathway)

Canada’s Start-up Visa/Investor Program targets immigrant entrepreneurs with the skills and potential to build businesses in Canada.

The program is where, the applicant/applicant family would be expected to obtain Permanent Residency within approximately 16-24 months from starting, and potentially 3-year Open Work Permits for family members, and/or Study Authorizations for accompanying children, during the process.

In applying for Permanent Residency through this investor program, the principal applicant will require the following at a minimum:

Investment amount of approximately CDN$250k to $400k;
Canadian Language Benchmark 5 in listening, reading, writing and speaking (English or French);
Approximately CDN$30k as Settlement funds, to support applicant and dependants after arrival to Canada;

Brock Immigration Services staff members are experienced in investor programs and have partnered with Business Advisers and Government Designated Institutes to deliver a smooth and seamless process to obtaining Permanent Residency in Canada

If you are interested in learning more, or to proceed with an application, please contact us at admin@brockimmigration.com

There are several investment/business pathways to migrate to Canada. Of the various streams available by Immigration Canada, the following is a generalized list of Options for Small Capital Investments of up to USD $375K that would enable Entrepreneur investors and their family members to migrate to Canada.

The following are 3 general pathways for foreign investors, and their immediate families, to migrate to Canada:

Start a new business in Canada.
Buy an existing operational business in Canada.
Buy shares in an active business in Canada.

The table below demonstrates the pros and cons of each option for business investment in Canada:

Options Overviews:

Option A – Investment amount of USD $275k-$375k.

Straight to Permanent Residency Pathway – Estimated timeframe to Permanent Residency is 18-24 months.

Highlights:

Obtain a government Permanent Residency file number within approximately 6 months from starting the process. This would be an initial step to obtaining full Permanent Residency in Canada.
Eligible family members would be able to apply for Work Permits or Study Authorizations at that stage (4 to 6 months from starting the process).
High approval rates (Generally expected to get Permanent Residency once follow through with business plan).
Flexibility to have Principal applicants either in Canada or remain in their home country during the process.
Midlevel English language proficiency is required of the principal applicant.

General investment requirements:

Approximately USD $275k-$375k. Paid in monthly installments over 18 month period as the process advances.
Principal applicant must have net worth greater than USD $500k
Must have at least 5 years or management work experience

If you meet the above requirements and would like to book a virtual appointment, please click here. Book An Appointment By doing so, you confirm that you have a net worth greater than USD $500k, you have at least 5 years of managerial experience, and you would be interested in migrating to Canada.

Option B – Investment amount of USD $115k-$250k

Invest in existing Canadian small business – Apply as a Worker within business. Come to Canada as a Worker (with eligible family members) and apply for Permanent Residency in the future if you qualify. Applicants typically apply for Permanent Residency after working for minimum 1 year in the business.

Highlights:

Work Permit processing times range from 3 months to 8 months, depending on country of origin.
Family members would be able to apply for Work Permits or Study Authorizations and can join principal applicant.
There are many small businesses to choose from. Flexibility in business type/industry.
Midlevel English language proficiency is required of principal applicant.

General investment requirements:

Approximately USD $115k to $250k or more depending on the business you decide to invest in.
Must have at least 3 years of relevant or managerial work experience to qualify.

If you meet the above requirements and would like to book a virtual appointment, please click here. Book An Appointment By doing so, you confirm that you have a net worth greater than USD $500k, you have at least 3 years of managerial experience, and you would be interested in migrating to Canada.

Option C – Investment amount USD $60k-$115k

Start and operate your own business in Canada – Apply as a Worker within your own new business. Come to Canada as a Worker (with or without family members) and possibly apply for Permanent Residency in the future if you qualify.

Highlights:

Work Permit processing times range from 3 months to 8 months, depending on country of origin.
Family members may be able to apply for Work Permits or Study Authorizations to join principal applicant in Canada.
Flexibility in business type/industry available.
Midlevel English language proficiency is required of principal applicant.
Can hire multiple applicants through the business.

General investment requirements:

Approximately USD $60k to $115k or more depending on the business you decide to invest in.
Must have at least 3 years of relevant or managerial work experience to qualify.

If you meet the above requirements and would like to book a virtual appointment, please click here. Book An Appointment By doing so, you confirm that you have a net worth greater than USD $500k, you have at least 3 years of managerial experience, and you would be interested in migrating to Canada.

*Time frames mentioned are estimates and may be updated by the government of Canada without notice.

*There is additional information and other requirements needed however the above information can be used as an initial step to determine suitability of pathway.