CANADA
Immigration Programs
Start Up Program
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New, innovative Start-Up businesses to increase Canada’s competitive edge
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Official support from: Business incubator, Venture Capital, Angel Investor
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High English/French language requirements
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Canadian Start-Up fund (being typically funds from the Angel Investor and Applicant)
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Any Province other than Quebec
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If Start-Up is unsuccessful, will be able to retain PR status if already granted PR
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Apply directly for PR with Federal Government
IMMIGRATION OPTIONS
Express Entry - Skilled Worker Program
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Young candidates with skilled work experience
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Permanent Job Offer from Employer in Province based on Applicant accepted as Skilled Worker
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Continuous 12-months of full-time skilled work experience
- University Education
- Management occupations
- Business, finance and administration occupations
- College Education or Apprenticeship Training
- National and applied science and related occupations
Health occupations
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Sufficient financial support to support self (and family, if any) in Canada Intention to live in the Province applied for
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High levels of education and language English/French proficiency
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Point System very competitive as per each item above (“beauty contest”)
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Processing time as fast as 6 months, then as fast as a further 6 months to receive PR
Atlantic Immigration Pilot Program
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Study and live in: New Brunswick, Prince Edward Island, Nova Scotia, Newfoundland, Labrador
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Employer-driven, require an job offer from Employer and Endorsement Letter from Province
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Individualized settlement plan for self (and family)
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One year skilled work experience in occupation related to job offer Atlantic High-Skilled Program, Atlantic Intermediate-Skilled Program, Atlantic International Graduate Program
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Apply directly for PR with Federal Government within 90 days of Temporary Work Permit application
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Processing time as fast as 6 months
Provincial Entrepreneur/Work Permit Program
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Less English/French language abilities
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Point System very competitive
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Personal Net Worth (including spouse) from CA$250,000 to CA$1,000,000 (depending on Province)
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Investment into provincial business from CA$100,000 to CA$10,000,000 (depending on Province)
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History of business ownership and/or senior management experience in last 3-4 years
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Exploratory visits (beneficial)
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Start business on Work Permit for up to 2 years, then apply/obtain nomination from Province, then apply to Federal Government for PR
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Children will gain study permits, spouse will gain open work permit
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3-4 years to receive PR
Quebec Investor Program
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Minimum of CA$2,000,000 in Personal Net Worth for Investor (and spouse)
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Must be shareholder of private company for not less than 2 years or at least 2 years in last 5 years
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OR at least 2 years of suitable management or business experience Investment of CA$1,200,000 into passive (government guaranteed) investment for 5 years (no interest)
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Passive program: not required to establish or actively manage business in Quebec
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Intention to settle in Quebec
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Upon approved application, will obtain Selection Certificate from Quebec, then through health and criminal checks by Federal authorities, then PR application
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Up to 5 years to receive PR
Canada Student Visa
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Ideal for people under age 25 with High School diploma from another country, certain countries have higher application acceptance rates
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If application approved, will receive Letter of Acceptance from a designated learning institution (approved by a Provincial/Territorial Government to host international students of all ages.
- Financial ability of (~CA$10,000)
- Show commitment to home country and will return after studies
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International students work during and after studies ad become employable in the local work force
- Provincial Nominee Programs
- Depend on Provinces on their demand for International/Post Graduates
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We have strong connections with Canadian Universities, Colleges and Boarding Schools with student residents for international students in and around Vancouver and Toronto.