The Canadian C11 Entrepreneur Visa Program allows individuals interested in temporarily starting a business, purchasing, or operating a business in Canada to apply for a work visa. Applicants for the C11 Entrepreneur/Self-Employed Work Permit need to demonstrate to the Canadian government that their business activities in Canada will bring significant economic, social, or cultural benefits and opportunities to Canadian citizens or permanent residents. If, after a year of operating the business, the applicant plans to apply for Canadian permanent residency and stay in Canada, immigration officers should encourage the applicant to apply for permanent residence to continue their business.

Application Requirements:

No personal net worth requirement.

Suggested minimum investment of CAD 150,000 (for establishing a business).

Must achieve a Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) of 7 or higher, with each section of IELTS (Listening, Speaking, Reading, Writing) scoring at least 6.

Possession of a college degree or higher.

Entrepreneurial requirements: Must comply with qualifications recognized by the Canadian government and the business must remain profitable.

Application Steps:

Assess personal conditions and plan a business project.

Establish a business.

Receive approval for the project and process a work visa to go to Canada.

Operate the project for 12 months.

Submit an application for immigration.

The whole family obtains permanent residency.

Key Points for Approval:

Holding a stake of 51% or more.

Establishing or acquiring a business in Canada, or engaging in self-employed work in Canada.

Assessing whether the business contributes to the Canadian economy, society, or culture.

Active participation in the day-to-day management of the business.

Possession of a detailed and feasible business plan.