Start Your Business in Canada and Secure Permanent Residency
Are you an entrepreneur or business owner looking to expand your business into Canada? The Owner Operator Program offers a unique pathway for international business owners to move to Canada, operate their own business, and become eligible for Permanent Residency (PR).
What is the Owner Operator Program?
The Owner Operator Program is designed for foreign entrepreneurs who want to establish or purchase a business in Canada. By actively managing the business and creating employment opportunities for Canadians, applicants can obtain a work permit leading to permanent residency.
This program is not a formal immigration stream but a pathway that leverages the Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) and Express Entry system to achieve PR.
Key Benefits
- Pathway to Permanent Residency – Once your business is running successfully, you can apply for permanent residency through Express Entry.
- No Minimum Investment Needed—Investment depends on your business plan and operational requirements
- Bring Your Family Abroad with You—Your spouse and children can accompany you to Canada.
- Work in Your Own Business—Gain Canadian work experience while growing your enterprise.
- Faster Pathway to Canada PR—Obtain a work permit usually within months of approval.
Eligibility Requirements
To qualify under the Owner Operator pathway, you must:
- Have majority ownership (at least 50%) of a Canadian business.
- Demonstrate relevant management or business experience.
- Present a feasible business plan showing job creation for Canadians.
- Prove financial capacity to purchase or start the business.
- Intend to actively manage the business in Canada.
Application Process
- Business Plan & Ownership :Identify or create a business opportunity in Canada that aligns with your expertise.
- LMIA Application :Apply for a positive LMIA under the Owner Operator category to support your work permit.
- Work Permit Application :Once LMIA is approved, apply for a temporary work permit to manage your business in Canada.
- Express Entry for PR :After gaining Canadian work experience, you can apply for Permanent Residency through Express Entry (usually under the Canadian Experience Class or Federal Skilled Worker Program).
Why Choose Niyama Immigration?
At Niyama Immigration, we specialize in helping business owners and entrepreneurs successfully transition to Canada through the Owner Operator Program. Our experts assist with:
- Business plan development
- LMIA application support
- Work permit and PR documentation
- Strategy for maximizing CRS (Comprehensive Ranking System) points
Start Your Canadian Business Journey Today
If you’re ready to invest, manage, and grow your business in Canada—the Owner Operator Program could be your ideal path to permanent residency.
Book a free consultation with our licensed immigration experts today!
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