FEDERAL ENTREPRENEUR VISA

The Federal Business Program is seeking to attract experienced business owners to Canada who will support the development of a strong and prosperous Canada. Foreign investment in existing businesses in Canada or the establishment and management of new business helps to foster a climate of continual business development.

Canada is looking for skilled business owners with recent business experience, seeking to invest in Canada. In exchange for the foreign capital into its economy and Canada offers many advantages for families of foreign entrepreneurs seeking to establish a new home.

The Federal Entrepreneur Visa allows applicants meet the relevant business experience and required amount of legally acquired funds to file an application. You must also meet some additional requirements including a points-based assessment.

DO I QUALIFY FOR A CANADIAN FEDERAL ENTREPRENEUR VISA?

Our Free Federal Entrepreneur Visa Eligibility Assessment is designed to instantly determine if you are eligible to live and work in Canada.

FEDERAL ENTREPRENEUR VISA BASIC REQUIREMENTS

In order to apply for the Federal Entrepreneur Visa, you must demonstrate several years of business experience as a successful business owner (or part-owner), possess a minimum net worth of C$300,000 of legally acquired funds, undertake to own and actively manage a suitable business in Canada. You will also be subject to certain conditions after arrival in Canada.

FEDERAL ENTREPRENEUR VISA ENTITLEMENTS

The Federal Entrepreneur provides you with the opportunity to invest in or establish a business anywhere in Canada (except Quebec), and great flexibility with regards to the nature of business venture, subject to meeting the requirements for the category.

As a Business Class Visa holder, you will have access to Canada's first rate communication facilitates, a highly trained workforce, special taxation incentives for business investment, tax holidays, and close geographical access to the wider North American market through the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA).

Other benefits of holding permanent residence include access to Medicare (government-subsidized health care), subsidized education and the ability to apply for citizenship once you satisfy the residency requirements.

FEDERAL ENTREPRENEUR VISA PROCESSING TIME AND COSTS

OUR FEES
Advanced Migration Service**	C$399
Premium Migration Service***	C$6999
GOVERNMENT FEES AND PROCESSING TIMES
Application Fee	C$1540
Partner Application Fee	C$1040
Dependents Application Fee	C$150 - C$1040
Processing Time	7 to 74 Months
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