Study in Canada

Canada’s Start-up Visa Program targets immigrant entrepreneurs with the skills and potential to build businesses in Canada that:

• are innovative
• can create jobs for Canadians
• can compete on a global scale

A qualifying business means you created a business that meets the following conditions.

At the time you get a commitment from a designated organization:

• each applicant holds 10% or more of the voting rights attached to all shares of the corporation outstanding at that time (up to 5 people can apply as owners), and
• applicants and the designated organization jointly hold more than 50% of the total voting rights attached to all shares of the corporation outstanding at that time

There are 3 immigration programs managed through Express Entry:

Canadian Experience Class

• for skilled workers who have Canadian work experience
• work experience must have been gained in the 3 years before you apply

Federal Skilled Worker Program

• for skilled workers with foreign work experience
• must meet criteria for education and other factors

Federal Skilled Trades Program

• for skilled workers who are qualified in a skilled trade
• must have a valid job offer or a certificate of qualification

List of Documents:

• a passport or travel document
• Language test results
• Proof of funds
• police certificates
• medical exams
• marriage certificate (if married)