



Canada Entrepreneur Visa
Canada Entrepreneurs Visa
The Entrepreneur Program finds to attract experienced business people who will own and actively run businesses in Canada that contribute to the economy and create jobs. Entrepreneurs must:
- Show that they have business experience
- Have a minimum net worth of C$300,000 that was obtained legally and
- Respect the conditions for entrepreneurs after they arrive in Canada.
Who can apply
To be eligible under the Entrepreneur Program, you must meet the following requirements:
- Have at least two years of business experience.
- Have a net worth of at least C$300,000 that was obtained legally.
- Meet the selection criteria for the Entrepreneur Program.
- Meet medical, security and other requirements.
How to apply
There are two application processes for entrepreneurs who wish to apply to become permanent residents:
- The simplified application process and
- The regular application process.
Most candidates must use the simplified process. However, you must use the regular process if:
- you have been selected by Quebec or
- you have been lawfully admitted to Canada for a period of at least one year and you are submitting your application at the Canadian visa office in Buffalo or
- you have been lawfully admitted into the United States for a period of at least one year and you are submitting your application at the Canadian visa office in Buffalo.
If none of the situations described above applies to you, you must use the simplified application process.
Choose the application process that applies to you:




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