Thinking of Business Visa in Canada? Move to Alberta-a Perfect Place to Start a Business

Alberta has a high living standard, diverse and hospitable communities, fabulous landscapes, and anemphasis on economic growth, creating jobs and abundant opportunities for entrepreneurs.

Here, we are providing the information you need to know about moving to Alberta for a short time, or living permanently.

Start a Business in Alberta

Alberta is one of the Canadian provinces, which are open for business. If you are a foreign graduate, you may find the opportunities to put your ideas in to a prospectivein Alberta.

Moreover, you can also apply through some Federal Business programs to go get the Permanent Residence (PR) in Alberta on Start-up visa or as a Self-employed person.

Immigration Streams to Immigrate to Alberta as Entrepreneur

There are three key streams for the Entrepreneurs seeking PR visa in Alberta:

• Alberta International Graduate Entrepreneur Immigration Stream
• Foreign Graduate Start-up visa stream
• Self-employed farmer stream

Alberta International Graduate Entrepreneur Immigration Stream

This particular immigration stream is for foreign graduates of approved Alberta post-secondary institutions, who are willing to begin a business or buy an existing business in the province.

Learn more about AINP- International Graduate Entrepreneur Immigration Stream

Federal Immigration Programs

The business programs given below offer theentrepreneurs and self-employed people from other countries pathways to permanent residence.

Start-up visa

If you an induvial with innovative business idea or venture, you can apply for a Start-Up Visa. Your scheme or planneeds be supported by a designated organization.The Start-up Visa Program targets immigrant entrepreneurs with the skills and capability to establish businesses in Canada that:

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

Therefore, if you have an innovative business idea and you can get support for that idea from one of the designated organizations, you may be able to immigrate to Canada.

Self-employed persons program

If you wish to be self-employed in Alberta, you can apply for the Self-Employed Persons Program. However, to apply, you need to havea relevant experience in cultural activities or athletics.

Eligibility Criteria forSelf-employed persons program

To immigrate to Canada as a self-employed person, you need to:

• have relevant experience
• be intending and capable to be self-employed in Canada
• Fulfil the program’s selection criteria and
• meet medical, security and other conditions

Hence, if you have intention to immigrate to Canada on any of the above-mentioned business visas, you may contact our Canada Migration Expert to discuss the eligibility and process to apply for the relevant immigration program.

You may call the Visas Avenue Canada Immigration and Visa Expert on Toll-Free No. 78-18-000-777 or you can drop us an e-mail at info@visasavenue.com.

- Rajneesh Kumar