Investment in Canada

I.What is the Start-Up visa program ?

Start-up Visa (SUV), also known as the Canada Start-up Visa or the Investment-Immigration Canada under the Start-up category. This program targets immigrant entrepreneurs with skills and potential to build businesses in Canada.

This investment-immigration category attracts foreign entrepreneurs with innovative and breakthrough business ideas to establish businesses in Canada with the support of investment funds and startup incubators in the country. The Canadian government expects that potential candidates will successfully operate businesses and create many local jobs, thus promoting local economic development

Designated organizations for the Start-up Visa (SUV) program – SUV:

• Venture Capital Funds.
• Angel Investor Groups.
• Business Incubators.

A. Advantages and benefits of the Start – Up visa program.

• Fast-track settlement in Canada within 16 months.
• No age limit for participation.
• Access to social benefits and free universal healthcare.
• Freedom to live and work in any province or territory in Canada.
• Children of the primary applicant receive free education in public schools in Canada from elementary to secondary level.
• Opportunity to sponsor parents after obtaining permanent residency in Canada for 1 year.
• Eligibility for Canadian citizenship after living in Canada for at least 3 out of 5 years.

B. Conditions for participating in the Canada Startup Visa Program.

The Canadian Startup Visa Program aims to attract skilled entrepreneurs with the potential to establish businesses in Canada.

• Intend to establish a business in Canada.
• Evidence of experience in managing personnel and investment funds.
• Control of IP/assets within the business.
• Allow a maximum of 5 founders in a startup company.
• Each applicant must hold at least 10% of the voting rights attached to all shares of the company.
• All candidates combined must hold over 50% of the voting rights.
• IELTS English proficiency level 5.0.
• No age or educational qualification limit.
• Proof of financial resources.

C. Process of applying for an entrepreneurship visa.

1/Submit the project online

2/ Founder interview.

3/ Profile evaluation

4/ Receive the result.

II. Ontario Provincial Nominee Program (OPNP) for skilled workers.

A. Advantages of working and living in Ontario.

• Ontario is the most populous province in Canada, with over 13.5 million people. The largest city in Ontario is Toronto, with a population of over 6 million.

• The primary international production sector in Ontario is the automotive industry. Ontario is one of the major exporters in North America.

• Ontario is the economic hub of Canada, and therefore, all types of industries are present in this province, most notably in Toronto and other urban areas.

• Opportunities for employment in Ontario span across various sectors, from agriculture to information technology. The job creation rate in the province has been strong in recent years and is expected to continue to rise.

• The population of Ontario is diverse, with individuals from all over the world, bringing a vibrant and multicultural community.

• Ontario has a comprehensive education system, with top universities and research institutions.

B.The benefits of the Ontario provincial nominee program

• Attractive salary. Job offer with a duration of 2 years. Opportunity for permanent residency after 9 months of work.
• The whole family can reunite, work, and study in one of the three largest cities in Canada.
• Canadian citizenship granted after the required period of living and working.
• Children have the opportunity to be exempted from tuition fees from elementary school to high school; Potential for business development and family economy.
• Enjoy all social security, healthcare, and free education benefits like native citizens.
• Direct connection with employers and priority given to certain industries by the provincial government.
• Opportunity for employment under a labor union that protects workers’ rights.

C. Requirements of Ontario provincial labour program.

• Job requirements:

– Communicational English.
– Graduate from high school or higher and have relevant experience.
– Good health and no criminal record.

• Settlement request.

– At least 9 months of work experience in Canada.
– English proficiency level of CLB 4.
– Have a high school diploma or higher.

D. Settlement plan:

Step 1: Connect with employers and receive a job offer letter (1-2 months).
Step 2: Obtain a Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) and submit an application for a Work Permit (2-3 months).
Step 3: Receive a request letter for Work Permit stamping and prepare for entering Canada (1-6 months).
Step 4: Work in Canada and apply for Provincial Nomination (9-12 months).
Step 5: Receive Provincial Nomination letter and apply for Permanent Residency (12-18 months).