IMMIGRATE TO CANADA, ONTARIO
ONTARIO ENTREPRENEURIAL PROGRAM
ABOUT THE ONTARIO ENTREPRENEURIAL PROGRAM
OPTION 1: ONTARIO WORKING PERMIT (OUTSIDE TORONTO) (WORK PERMIT FIRST, PERMANENT RESIDENCY WILL FOLLOW)
Program Highlights
- A working permit can be provided within approximately 6 months.
- After 12 months in Canada, we may apply for your Canadian Permanent Resident (PR) Visa.
- Approximate time frame before getting a PR Visa from starting the procedure: 28 months.
- This WP gives access to Medicare (health system) and Canadian tuition fees for applicant’s children’s education.
- Applicant’s spouse can also work with an Open WP.
- You can start your business anywhere in Ontario (excluding the Greater Toronto Area).
- Once granted the PR Visa, applicant may reside, work, start a business, or study anywhere in Canada.
Eligibility Requirements
- Settling in Canada and working on your business is mandatory (as well as following your own business plan and limiting your risk).
- A minimum CAN$200 000 investment of your own money is required.
- Own total assets (bank accounts, real estate, stocks) of at least CAN$400 000.
- Have at least 2 years of business management experience in the past 5 years.
- Be of intermediate level in English or French (at least CLB 4).
OPTION 2: ONTARIO WORKING PERMIT (GREATER TORONTO AREA) (WORK PERMIT FIRST, PERMANENT RESIDENCY WILL FOLLOW)
Program Highlights
- A working permit can be provided within approximately 6 months.
- After 12 months in Canada, we may apply for your Canadian Permanent Resident (PR) Visa.
- Approximate time frame before getting a PR Visa from starting the procedure: 28 months.
- This WP gives access to Medicare (health system) and Canadian tuition fees for applicant’s children’s education.
- Applicant’s spouse can also work with an Open WP.
- You can start your business anywhere in Ontario (including the Greater Toronto Area).
- Once granted the PR Visa, applicant may reside, work, start a business, or study anywhere in Canada.
Eligibility Requirements
- Settling in Canada and working on your business is mandatory (as well as following your own business plan and limiting your risk).
- A minimum CAN$600 000 investment of your own money is required.
- Own total assets (bank accounts, real estate, stocks) of at least CAN$800 000.
- Have at least 2 years of business management experience in the past 5 years.
- Be of intermediate level in English or French (at least CLB 4).