The Canadian government allows immigration for several classes of applications as listed below:

Independent (Skilled Worker) Class

Business Immigration Class

  • Investors Immigration Category
  • Entrepreneurs Immigration Category
  • Self-Employed Immigration Category

Family Business Immigration Class

 

Independent (Skilled Worker) Class

Most independent immigrants are skilled workers, who are expected to have the skills, education, work experience, language ability and other qualifications needed to participate in the Canadian labor market. The selection criteria of the new Immigration and Refugee Protection Act, is based on the following factors: (you need to score 67 points to be eligible)

  • Education (maximum 25 points)
  • Official languages (maximum 24 points)
  • Work experience (maximum 21 points)
  • Age (maximum 10 points)
  • Arranged employment (maximum 10 points)
  • Adaptability (maximum 10 points)

If you or your spouse are between 21-49 years old, have a bachelor degree, with several years of working experience, and is high or moderate proficient in English or French, you may be able to qualify under this category. To make sure, you can fill out our assessment form and have our senior immigration consultant evaluate your background.

 

Business Class --- Investors Immigration

The following aspects of the regulation definition should be factored into assessment of an Investor Immigrant:

  • Investors must have at least 2-3 years of experience in business management.
  • Investors must have accumulated, through their own efforts, a net worth of at least CAN$800,000.
  • The applicant will be required to make an investment of CAN$400,000, payable to the Receiver General for Canada. The full amount of the investment (without interest) is repaid to the investor after approximately five years. The return of the investment is fully guaranteed by the Canadian Government.
  • No immigration terms and conditions are imposed upon admission.

 

Business Class --- Entrepreneurs Immigration

  • Entrepreneurs must have the intention and ability to establish, purchase or make a substantial investment in a business in Canada that will contribute significantly to the economy and create jobs.
  • The business must employ at least one Canadian citizen or permanent resident other than the entrepreneur and his or her dependents.
  • The entrepreneur must be actively involved in managing the business.
  • No minimum net worth is required but applicants in this category must prove that they have enough capital to establish a business, cover its short-term operating costs and support their dependents.
  • Entrepreneurs and their dependents are admitted to Canada on the condition that they establish and actively manage a business in Canada within two years of arrival. The terms and conditions are removed once the entrepreneur sets up a significant business venture, hires at least one employee, and is actively involved in managing the business.

 

Business Class --- Self-employed Immigration

  • Self-employed immigrants must establish or purchase a business in Canada that will keep them employed and contribute significantly to Canada's economy or cultural or artistic life (for example, professional athletes, artists, actors, farmers or writers).
  • No immigration terms and conditions are imposed requiring the applicant to set up his or her business.
  • Self-employed immigrants must have the ability to establish a business that will at a minimum create employment opportunities for themselves who will make a significant contribution to the economy or to Canada's artistic or cultural life.

 

To see if you are qualified for the Business Class, please fill out our assessment form.

 

Family Class

Family class immigrants are sponsored, and supported financially, by immediate family members who are Canadian citizens or permanent residents in Canada. Family members eligible for sponsorship are:

A. Spouses or common-law partners
B. Parents and grandparents
C. Dependent children, including adopted children
D. Children under 18 whom the sponsor intends to adopt
E. Brothers, sisters, nephews, nieces, or grandchildren who are orphans, unmarried and under age of 18.

Please have your family member fill out our assessment form.