What to understand
Business immigration rules differ across federal and provincial pathways. Some programs may be paused, limited or invitation-based, and business ownership alone does not confer immigration status.
What to prepare
Check current intake status and eligibility on official federal and provincial sites. Document business experience, proposed activity, finances and any required third-party support.
Important to know
Avoid anyone promising permanent residence in exchange for an investment. Verify that a real program is accepting applications.
Check the official requirements
Program rules, eligibility, fees and processing times may change. This guide is general information, not legal advice or a guarantee of any outcome. Check the current government instructions before applying.
Visit the official Canada.ca information