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An investment in a world full of benefits
The Canadian immigrant investor program provides an ultimate opportunity for entrepreneurs and their families who are willing to relocate, obtain permanent residency, and establish their startups in Canada. In front of a group of investors, venture capital funds, or business incubators, investors pitch their innovative business ideas that have the potential to create new jobs, contribute to the economy, and compete globally. If approved, you will receive a letter of support as assistance for establishing a company in Canada.
As the process for obtaining an Investor visa can last up to 35 months, entrepreneurs who are seeking permanent residency, except for those planning to reside in the province of Quebec, have the option to apply for a work permit, which allows them to begin operating their businesses immediately while their visa application is under process.

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Facts About Canada

Location

North America

Capital

Ottawa

Time Zone

7 Time zones, UTC -2:30 TO UTC -7

Total Area

9.98 million Km2

Population

38.25 Million

Language

English

Canada Investor Visa Fees

The required investment amount doesn’t exceed the administrative, legal, and government fees for submitting residency applications, besides a minimum ownership stake of 10% in a federally approved company in a specific industry identified by the government. As an experienced investor visa agent, First Express provides you in full transparency with all the reiquirements and steps from applying to receivng your startup visa.

Requirements of the Canadian Investor Visa Program

Requirements of Canada Start-up Investor Visa
This program requires meeting specific criteria, such as obtaining a letter of support and meeting language and financial thresholds. It offers a pathway to contribute to Canada entrepreneurial ecosystem while enjoying the privileges and rights of permanent residency.
Receiving a letter of support You are receiving a letter of support from an authorized entity such as a designated angel investor group, venture capital fund, or business incubator.
Stake ownership Stake ownership of 10% Minimum in the company, with voting rights to all its shares.
Achieving the Canadian Language Benchmark Achieving the minimum Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB5) score in all four categories for either English or French language proficiency
Proof of sufficient financial resources Proof of sufficient financial resources to support a family
Management of the business from Canada Timely management of the business from Canada when obtaining the permanent residency
Meeting health requirements Meeting Canada health requirements

Canada Investor Visa TimeLine

Canada Start-up Investor Visa Application Timeline

1. Setting a business plan The Journey to earning Canada investor visa starts by setting a business plan and collecting the required documents. (1-2 months)
2. Receiving the support letter An applicant should proceed in the remaining steps once receiving the letter of support from the authorized entity [3-6 months]
3. Depositing the Stated investment Depositing the required investment for applying for the investor visa, which doesn’t exceed the administrative, legal, and government fees for submitting a residency application. [up to 35 months]
4. Residency Initiation Initiation of necessary residency for granting access to Canadian properties. [depends on the Canadian federal government conditions]

Canada Start-Up Investor Visa Benefits

  • Permanent residency
    An opportunity for permanent residency for the main applicant ,spouse and children under 22.
  • Freedom
    Freedom of living in any part of Canada.
  • Attaining a work permit
    The option of attaining a work permit until the investor visa is approved.
  • Free access to healthcare and education
    Residence by investment program grants access to free healthcare and education for children and affordable adult tuition fees.
  • Canadian citizenship
    Apply for Canadian citizenship after three years of physical residency in Canada.