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Temporary Foreign Worker Program

The Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP) is the stream for a Canadian company to hire foreign nationals who do not hold an open work permit or study permit. It is also used for business owners/operators wishing to temporarily work in Canada operating a business.

A Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) application is required to determine if the employer is allowed to hire a foreign worker to operate its business. These applications will be assessed using the normal process for LMIA applications.

Applicants must meet all the regular LMIA requirements. After obtaining a positive LMIA, the business owner/operator can apply for a work permit and, if approved, start operating the business in Canada.

If the business owner/operator wishes to live permanently in Canada, they can apply for permanent residency. A positive LMIA gives the candidate extra points when applying for PR via the Federal Express Entry.

International Mobility Program

Entrepreneur or Self-Employed Category

The International Mobility Program allows entrepreneurs or self-employed foreigners seeking to open a new business in Canada or buy an existing one to temporarily work and operate the company while in Canada without an LMIA.

Under the Entrepreneur or Self-Employed category, a two-year work permit will be granted to qualified applicants. As this is a temporary authorization to work in Canada, applicants must convince immigration officers they will leave the country at the end of the period permitted for their stay.

Work permits issued under this program can be extended, provided the entrepreneur meets specific criteria to remain in Canada for the long term.

Applicants need to show that their admission to Canada to operate their business would generate significant economic, social or cultural benefits or opportunities for Canadian citizens or permanent residents.

Applicants must own at least 50% of the business to be eligible for a work permit through the International Mobility Program – entrepreneur or self-employed category.

Canada-United States-Mexico Agreement (CUSMA)

The Canada-United States-Mexico Agreement facilitates trade, eliminates barriers to doing business and removes the need for an LMIA for all business persons covered by the Agreement.

Under CUSMA, U.S. and Mexican citizens can enter Canada to operate a business for the purpose of trading goods or services.

Business visitors from these countries are not required to hold a work permit. The other categories of business persons who can enter Canada through the IMP-CUSMA first need to obtain a work permit.

Start-Up Visa Program

Designed for entrepreneurs with innovative ideas, skills, and the ability to start and grow a business in Canada, the Start-Up Visa Program is an option for investing in the country and a pathway for Canadian permanent residency.

To apply for the Start-Up Visa Program, entrepreneurs need a qualifying business and support from venture capital funds, an angel investor group, and/or a business incubator listed as designated organizations by Immigration Canada.

Self-Employed Persons Program

Self-employed persons with relevant experience in cultural activities or athletics and who wish to live permanently in Canada can apply for the Self-Employed Persons Program. The applicant must be willing and able to make a significant contribution to the cultural or athletic life of Canada.

At least two years of experience are required to qualify for this program.

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