Entrepreneur Immigration

Entrepreneur Program (Provinces/Territories)

The Entrepreneur Program helps people invest in Canada and start a business here. People can eventually gain permanent residence here once their business grows in Canada.

To qualify for this program:

• The person will have to establish, grow and invest substantially in a business in Canada. The person may have one to two years from the date of landing to grow their business and make a significant contribution to the economy of Canada.
• The person should take part actively and have a continuing role in the management of the business. 
• The business should employ at least one to two Canadian citizens or permanent residents, other than the owner and his/her dependents. 
• The person needs to report regularly about the progress of the business to immigration officials within the two year or the prescribed period.