Under the International Mobility Program, the C11 visa offers foreign Entrepreneurs/Self-Employed individuals, or Potential Provincial Nominees, an avenue to establish or acquire a business in Canada and operate it while in the country without requiring a Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA). Successful applicants receive a two-year LMIA-exempt work permit, facilitating the management of their business in Canada with the potential for eventual permanent residency.
Issued under this program, the C11 work permit can be extended if certain criteria are met for long-term residency in Canada. Applicants must demonstrate that their business operations in Canada would yield significant economic, social, or cultural benefits or opportunities for Canadian citizens or permanent residents. As this is a temporary work permit, applicants must assure Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) officers of their intent to depart Canada upon the permit’s expiry.
To qualify, applicants must:
Under the C11 work permit, individuals can enter Canada as employees while continuing to operate as business owners, leveraging their entrepreneurial skills for profit. One year of work experience qualifies individuals for an Express Entry application under the Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSWP) or Canadian Experience Class (CEC). Upon obtaining permanent residency, individuals can work as employees or business owners without legal impediments.
Establishing or acquiring a business in Canada necessitates demonstrating financial sufficiency to support oneself and family members. Additionally, continuous compliance with the ‘Significant Benefit’ parameter is crucial throughout the process. Upon establishing the Canadian company, individuals must issue an LMIA-exempt offer of employment to themselves and pay the employer compliance fee. Subsequently, they can apply for a closed work permit to enter Canada as qualified employees.
Given the complexity of business and immigration procedures, engaging an expert Immigration Consultant is advisable to navigate the various applicable laws and regulations. Through strategic utilization of work permits, entrepreneurs can establish businesses in Canada and explore pathways to permanent residency as employees of their own companies.
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