Business Immigration Class: Investors, entrepreneurs and self-employed persons

The Business Immigration Program seeks to attract experienced business people to Canada who will support the development of a strong and prosperous Canadian economy. Business immigrants are expected to make a C$400,000 investment or to own and manage businesses in Canada.

Investors, entrepreneurs, and self-employed people - Canada welcomes qualified immigrants with the ability, experience, and money to set up or invest in a business. Investors and entrepreneurs are people who have the ability and intend to operate commercial ventures which will create or maintain jobs for Canadians. These businesses must also contribute to Canada's economic development. A self-employed person is someone who intends and has the ability to establish a business that will create employment for that person, and will contribute significantly to the economy or the cultural and artistic life of Canada.

The Business Class Immigrants submit their applications for Permanent Resident Visa at a Business Immigration Centers, located in the following dedicated Embassies or High Commission Offices:   

Beijing, China

Hong Kong

London, United Kingdom

Paris, France

Bonn, Germany

Seoul, South Korea,

Singapore, Singapore

Damascus, Syria

Buffalo, USA