Canadian Entrepreneur
AND SELF-EMPLOYED IMMIGRATION PROGRAMS
| PROGRAM | QUEBEC IMMIGRANT INVESTOR PROGRAM – INDIVIDUALS WHO CAN DEMONSTRATE AN ADVANCED INTERMEDIATE LEVEL OF FRENCH ARE EXEMPT FROM THE QUOTA. |
|---|---|
| MINIMUM NET WORTH | $1,600,000 |
| MINIMUM INVESTMENT | $800,000 guaranteed investment with Investment Quebec (IQ) |
| EXPERIENCE | Management experience in 2 of the past 5 years which involves the control of financial resources and material or human resources |
| EOI SYSTEM | NO |
| MANAGERIAL ROLE | None |
| BUSINESS PLAN | None |
| EXPLORATORY VISIT | Recommended |
| INTERVIEW | Required or waived |
| REFUNDABLE DEPOSIT | Not required |
| PR/WORK PERMIT | PR after first obtaining Quebec Selection Certificate (CSQ) |
| ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS | Medical examination and background check |
| PROGRAM | QUEBEC ENTREPRENEUR – CAPPED OUT (INDIVIDUALS WHO CAN DEMONSTRATE AN ADVANCED INTERMEDIATE LEVEL OF FRENCH MAY CONTINUE TO APPLY) |
|---|---|
| MINIMUM NET WORTH | $300,000 |
| MINIMUM INVESTMENT | At least 25% of the capital equity of the business with a minimum value of $100,000 |
| EXPERIENCE | At least 2 years of business management experience in the past 5 years and controlled at least 25% of the capital equity Experience must have been acquired in a lawful or profitable business (agricultural, industrial, or commercial) |
| EOI SYSTEM | NO |
| MANAGERIAL ROLE | Required |
| BUSINESS PLAN | Required |
| EXPLORATORY VISIT | Not required |
| INTERVIEW | Required |
| REFUNDABLE DEPOSIT | Not required |
| PR/WORK PERMIT | PR after first obtaining Quebec Selection Certificate (CSQ) |
| ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS | Create/acquire an agricultural, commercial or industrial business established in Québec |
| PROGRAM | QUEBEC BUSINESS IMMIGRATION – SELF-EMPLOYED – CAPPED OUT |
|---|---|
| MINIMUM NET WORTH | $100,000 |
| MINIMUM INVESTMENT | Not required |
| EXPERIENCE | 2 years of self-employed experience in the profession or trade the applicant intends to practice in Quebec |
| EOI SYSTEM | NO |
| MANAGERIAL ROLE | Required |
| BUSINESS PLAN | None |
| EXPLORATORY VISIT | Recommended |
| INTERVIEW | Required |
| REFUNDABLE DEPOSIT | Not required |
| PR/WORK PERMIT | PR after first obtaining Quebec Selection Certificate (CSQ) |
| ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS | Find out if a preliminary evaluation of qualifications or licensing is required from the appropriate regulatory body |
| PROGRAM | START-UP VISA PROGRAM |
|---|---|
| MINIMUM NET WORTH | None |
| MINIMUM INVESTMENT | $200,000 if the investment comes from a designated Canadian venture capital fund or designated incubators OR $75,000 if it comes from a designated Canadian angel investor group |
| EXPERIENCE | No specific requirement |
| EOI SYSTEM | NO |
| MANAGERIAL ROLE | Required |
| BUSINESS PLAN | None |
| EXPLORATORY VISIT | Not required |
| INTERVIEW | Required upon request of IRCC |
| REFUNDABLE DEPOSIT | Not required |
| PR/WORK PERMIT | PR immediately |
| ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS | Have the support of a designated organization thatwill provide the applicant with a Letter of Support |
| PROGRAM | SELF-EMPLOYED PERSONS FEDERAL PROGRAM |
|---|---|
| MINIMUM NET WORTH | None |
| MINIMUM INVESTMENT | Not required |
| EXPERIENCE | At least 2 years of relevant cultural, athletic, or farm ownership and management experience in the past 5 years |
| EOI SYSTEM | NO |
| MANAGERIAL ROLE | Required |
| BUSINESS PLAN | None |
| EXPLORATORY VISIT | Not required |
| INTERVIEW | Required upon request of IRCC |
| REFUNDABLE DEPOSIT | Not required |
| PR/WORK PERMIT | PR immediately |
| ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS | English/French ability Work in one of designated occupations |
| PROGRAM | ALBERTA SELF-EMPLOYED FARMER STREAM |
|---|---|
| MINIMUM NET WORTH | $500,000 |
| MINIMUM INVESTMENT | $500,000 in a primary production farming business |
| EXPERIENCE | Farm management experience in an existing farm business |
| EOI SYSTEM | NO |
| MANAGERIAL ROLE | Required |
| BUSINESS PLAN | Required |
| EXPLORATORY VISIT | Recommended |
| INTERVIEW | Required |
| REFUNDABLE DEPOSIT | Not required |
| PR/WORK PERMIT | PR after obtaining nomination certificate |
| ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS | Canadian financial institution must finance the Alberta farming venture |
| PROGRAM | BRITISH COLUMBIA PROVINCIAL NOMINEE PROGRAM (BC PNP) – ENTREPRENEUR STREAM |
|---|---|
| MINIMUM NET WORTH | $600,000 |
| MINIMUM INVESTMENT | $200,000 OR $400,000 if proposing a Key Staff Member |
| EXPERIENCE | 3 years of business ownership & management experience OR 4 years of senior management experience OR 1 year of business ownership & management experience and 2 years of senior management experience |
| EOI SYSTEM | Yes (province publishes info on previous draws) |
| MANAGERIAL ROLE | Required |
| BUSINESS PLAN | Required |
| EXPLORATORY VISIT | Recommended |
| INTERVIEW | Required upon request of BC PNP |
| REFUNDABLE DEPOSIT | Not required |
| PR/WORK PERMIT | 2-year work permit following nomination; PR contingent on implementation of business proposal |
| ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS | Create at least one permanent, full-time job for a Canadian or permanent resident |
| PROGRAM | MANITOBA PROVINCIAL NOMINEE PROGRAM FOR BUSINESS (MPNP-B) |
|---|---|
| MINIMUM NET WORTH | $350,000 |
| MINIMUM INVESTMENT | $150,000 tangible assets AND Control at least 1/3 of equity (if investing in an existing business) OR $1,000,000 equity investment (if investing in an existing business) |
| EXPERIENCE | Business ownership and management experience or executive-level experience in 3 of the past 5 years, in a successful business |
| EOI SYSTEM | Yes (province does not publish info on previous draws, but may do so in the future) |
| MANAGERIAL ROLE | Required |
| BUSINESS PLAN | Submission of Summary of Business Intent required |
| EXPLORATORY VISIT | Recommended |
| INTERVIEW | Required |
| REFUNDABLE DEPOSIT | $100,000 |
| PR/WORK PERMIT | PR after obtaining nomination certificate |
| ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS | Submit a mandatory Expression of Interest Score 60+ points on assessment grid |
| PROGRAM | NEW BRUNSWICK PROVINCIAL NOMINEE PROGRAM (NBPNP) – BUSINESS APPLICANTS (SUSPENDED) |
|---|---|
| MINIMUM NET WORTH | $300,000 |
| MINIMUM INVESTMENT | $125,000 tangible assets |
| EXPERIENCE | Management experience in 3 of the past 5 years required |
| EOI SYSTEM | No (program suspended) |
| MANAGERIAL ROLE | Required |
| BUSINESS PLAN | Required, must be of economic benefit to the province |
| EXPLORATORY VISIT | Required |
| INTERVIEW | Required |
| REFUNDABLE DEPOSIT | $75,000 |
| PR/WORK PERMIT | PR after obtaining nomination certificate |
| ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS | Score at least 50 points on the selection grid 22-55 years old Ability in English or French |
| PROGRAM | NOVA SCOTIA NOMINEE PROGRAM (NSNP) – ENTREPRENEUR STREAM |
|---|---|
| MINIMUM NET WORTH | $600,000 |
| MINIMUM INVESTMENT | $150,000 |
| EXPERIENCE | At least 3 years of business ownership experience including 33.3% ownership in the last 10 years OR +5 years as senior manager in the last 10 years |
| EOI SYSTEM | Yes (province publishes info on previous draws) |
| MANAGERIAL ROLE | Required |
| BUSINESS PLAN | Required |
| EXPLORATORY VISIT | Required for business succession only |
| INTERVIEW | Required |
| REFUNDABLE DEPOSIT | Not required |
| PR/WORK PERMIT | Must operate business for at least 1 year on work permit following nomination; PR contingent on meeting program requirements |
| ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS | Submit an Expression of Interest (EOI) The business must meet additional criteria English/French minimum CLB 5 |
| PROGRAM | NOVA SCOTIA NOMINEE PROGRAM (NSNP) – INTERNATIONAL GRADUATE ENTREPRENEUR STREAM |
|---|---|
| MINIMUM NET WORTH | N/A |
| MINIMUM INVESTMENT | 100% ownership of the equity of the eligible business |
| EXPERIENCE | At least 1 continuous year of business ownership experience in Nova Scotia Completed a degree of at least 2 years’ duration at a university/college in Nova Scotia |
| EOI SYSTEM | Yes (province may publish info on draws after future draws are made; EOI must be submitted while on valid work permit) |
| MANAGERIAL ROLE | Required |
| BUSINESS PLAN | None |
| EXPLORATORY VISIT | Required |
| INTERVIEW | Required |
| REFUNDABLE DEPOSIT | Not required |
| PR/WORK PERMIT | PR after obtaining nomination certificate |
| ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS | The business must meet additional criteria English/French minimum CLB 5 |
| PROGRAM | NORTHWEST TERRITORIES NOMINEE PROGRAM (NTNP) – ENTREPRENEUR BUSINESS |
|---|---|
| MINIMUM NET WORTH | For businesses in Yellowknife: $500,000 OR For businesses outside Yellowknife: $250,000 |
| MINIMUM INVESTMENT | In Yellowknife: $300,000 & at least 33.3% ownership OR Outside Yellowknife: $150,000 & at least 33.3% ownership OR $1,000,000 investment |
| EXPERIENCE | Relevant business experience required |
| EOI SYSTEM | No |
| MANAGERIAL ROLE | Required |
| BUSINESS PLAN | Required |
| EXPLORATORY VISIT | Required |
| INTERVIEW | Required |
| REFUNDABLE DEPOSIT | $75,000 |
| PR/WORK PERMIT | 2-year work permit following nomination; PR contingent on meeting program requirements |
| ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS | Priority business projects: those involving a product new to the NWT or a project that would generate significant benefits |
| PROGRAM | ONTARIO IMMIGRANT NOMINEE PROGRAM (OINP) – CORPORATE STREAM |
|---|---|
| MINIMUM NET WORTH | None |
| MINIMUM INVESTMENT | $5,000,000 OR $10,000,000 if the proposed business is a land development or a leasehold company |
| EXPERIENCE | The international corporation must have been established for at least 36 months at the time of application |
| EOI SYSTEM | No |
| MANAGERIAL ROLE | Required |
| BUSINESS PLAN | Required |
| EXPLORATORY VISIT | Encouraged |
| INTERVIEW | Required |
| REFUNDABLE DEPOSIT | Not required |
| PR/WORK PERMIT | Applicant & key staff first obtain work permits; PR contingent on meeting program requirements |
| ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS | Create 5 new jobs for Canadians or permanent residents per key staff member seeking nomination |
| PROGRAM | ONTARIO IMMIGRANT NOMINEE PROGRAM (OINP) – ENTREPRENEUR STREAM |
|---|---|
| MINIMUM NET WORTH | For businesses in the Greater Toronto Area (GTA): $1,500,000 OR For businesses outside the GTA: $800,000 OR For businessesin the ICT/Digital Communications sector (regardless of location): $800,000 |
| MINIMUM INVESTMENT | In the GTA: $1,000,000 and ownership of 33.3% of the business OR Outside the GTA: $500,000 and ownership of 33.3% of the business OR In the ICT/Digital Communications sector: $500,000 and ownership of 33.3% of the business |
| EXPERIENCE | At least 36 months of full-time business experience in the last 60 months as business owner or senior manager |
| EOI SYSTEM | Yes (province publishes info on previous draws) |
| MANAGERIAL ROLE | Required |
| BUSINESS PLAN | Required |
| EXPLORATORY VISIT | Required for business succession only |
| INTERVIEW | Required upon request of OINP |
| REFUNDABLE DEPOSIT | Not required |
| PR/WORK PERMIT | Temporary work permit; PR contingent on meeting program requirements |
| ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS | Sign a Performance Agreement with Ontario English/French minimum CLB 5 Create 2 permanent, full-time jobs for Canadians or permanent residents |
| PROGRAM | PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND PROVINCIAL NOMINEE PROGRAM (PEI-PNP) – 100% OWNERSHIP |
|---|---|
| MINIMUM NET WORTH | $600,000 |
| MINIMUM INVESTMENT | $150,000 |
| EXPERIENCE | Management experience required |
| EOI SYSTEM | Yes |
| MANAGERIAL ROLE | Required |
| BUSINESS PLAN | Required, must fall within an eligible sector of business set out by the provincial govt |
| EXPLORATORY VISIT | Required |
| INTERVIEW | Required |
| REFUNDABLE DEPOSIT | $200,000 |
| PR/WORK PERMIT | PR after obtaining nomination certificate |
| ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS | Submit a purchase and sale agreement, if applicant is purchasing an eligible PEI business IELTS minimum score of 4.0 within last 2 years 21-59 years old Score 50+ points on assessment grid |
| PROGRAM | PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND PROVINCIAL NOMINEE PROGRAM (PEI-PNP) – PARTIAL OWNERSHIP |
|---|---|
| MINIMUM NET WORTH | $600,000 |
| MINIMUM INVESTMENT | $150,000 and at least 1/3 ownership OR $1,000,000 investment |
| EXPERIENCE | Management experience required |
| EOI SYSTEM | Yes |
| MANAGERIAL ROLE | Required |
| BUSINESS PLAN | Required, must fall within an eligible sector of business set out by the provincial govt |
| EXPLORATORY VISIT | Required |
| INTERVIEW | Required |
| REFUNDABLE DEPOSIT | $200,000 |
| PR/WORK PERMIT | PR after obtaining nomination certificate |
| ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS | Submit an investment agreement Minimum IELTS band score of 4.0 within the last 2 years Score 50+ points on assessment grid |
| PROGRAM | SASKATCHEWAN IMMIGRANT NOMINEE PROGRAM (SINP) – ENTREPRENEUR CATEGORY |
|---|---|
| MINIMUM NET WORTH | $500,000 |
| MINIMUM INVESTMENT | $300,000 in Regina or Saskatoon and at least 33.3% ownership OR $200,000 in any other Saskatchewan community and at least 33.3% ownership OR $1,000,000 investment |
| EXPERIENCE | At least 3 years’ experience as an entrepreneur or managing a business in the past 10 years |
| EOI SYSTEM | Yes |
| MANAGERIAL ROLE | Required |
| BUSINESS PLAN | Required |
| EXPLORATORY VISIT | Required for business succession, joint ventures, and regional business opportunities |
| INTERVIEW | Required, either in person or online |
| REFUNDABLE DEPOSIT | Not required |
| PR/WORK PERMIT | 2-year work permit following nomination; PR contingent on meeting program requirements |
| ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS | Sign a Performance Agreement Create 2+ employment opportunities in SK (if it’s a new business) |
| PROGRAM | SASKATCHEWAN IMMIGRANT NOMINEE PROGRAM (SINP) – FARM OWNER/OPERATOR CATEGORY |
|---|---|
| MINIMUM NET WORTH | $500,000 |
| MINIMUM INVESTMENT | $150,000 |
| EXPERIENCE | Farming operation ownership experience using agricultural practices similar to those used in Saskatchewan-based farming |
| EOI SYSTEM | No |
| MANAGERIAL ROLE | Required |
| BUSINESS PLAN | Farm Establishment Plan (FEP) required |
| EXPLORATORY VISIT | Required |
| INTERVIEW | May be required |
| REFUNDABLE DEPOSIT | $75,000 |
| PR/WORK PERMIT | PR after obtaining nomination certificate |
| ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS | Submit a Farm Establishment Plan Sign a Performance Agreement |
| PROGRAM | YUKON BUSINESS NOMINEE PROGRAM (YBNP) |
|---|---|
| MINIMUM NET WORTH | $500,000 (including $300,000 in liquid assets) |
| MINIMUM INVESTMENT | $300,000 and at least 1/3 ownership with a Canadian citizen or permanent resident partner |
| EXPERIENCE | Minimum of 3 years entrepreneurial/business management experience & minimum of 5 years relevant work experience |
| EOI SYSTEM | Yes (however, there is no points-based ranking system) |
| MANAGERIAL ROLE | Required |
| BUSINESS PLAN | Required |
| EXPLORATORY VISIT | Recommended, applicants are awarded points for past visits |
| INTERVIEW | Required |
| REFUNDABLE DEPOSIT | Not required |
| PR/WORK PERMIT | 2-year work permit following nomination; PR contingent on meeting program requirements |
| ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS | Business must be in a strategic sector, as identified by the territory Must score 65+ points on assessment grid |