Brief Review

Immigrant Entrepreneurs

Investors, entrepreneurs and the self-employed can enter Canada under the Business Immigration Program. It is important to know that if you apply for residency under one of these categories, you cannot change to another after the application has been submitted. For instance, if you file as an entrepreneur you cannot later change your mind and switch to an investor.

Criteria for eligibility differ for each class. Usually, business immigrants will be expected to make a $300,000 to $400,000 (CAD) investment or to own and manage a business in Canada if they apply for one of these visas. More information about the visa and residency process is available in our Visa & Permits section and on the Going to Canada website.