All Canadian work permits mentioned below require well-crafted immigration business plans. At
NorthStar Business Plans, our adept team specializes in developing comprehensive business plans
tailored to the specific requirements of each work permit category. Our commitment is unwavering in
supporting clients to turn their Canadian business dreams into reality.
In addition to crafting immigration business plans, we offer Graphic Design services, enhancing the
visual appeal and overall professionalism of your business plan. This ensures a polished and
coherent document ready for submission.
While we provide fundamental information about each work permit category, we strongly advise seeking
guidance from an immigration lawyer to determine the most fitting work permit for your individual
and business circumstances.
The ICT (Intra-Company Transferee) work permit is designed to facilitate the smooth movement of employees within multinational companies from their foreign offices to their Canadian branches. This specialized work permit category enables companies to transfer key personnel, including executives, managers, and individuals with specialized knowledge, to create or develop their Canadian affiliates, branches, or subsidiaries.
Meeting the ICT requirements necessitates a well-written ICT business plan. Our team has extensive experience in crafting such plans, leading to successful application outcomes.
The LMIA (Labour Market Impact Assessment) work permit is a type of work permit that Canadian
employers obtain through the LMIA process to hire foreign workers when no Canadian citizens or
permanent residents are available for the job. Employers need to demonstrate that the hiring of a
foreign worker will not negatively impact the Canadian job market. The LMIA process involves proving
that the employer has made efforts to recruit locally and meet certain requirements set by the
government.
The LMIA Owner Operator program is a variation of this process. It is a specific type of work permit
that is applicable when a foreign individual wants to establish or purchase a business in Canada and
operate it as its owner. In this case, the foreign business owner applies for an LMIA for themselves
to work in the business they own. This is a scenario where the foreign individual has a substantial
ownership stake and significant control over the business. This program aims to attract and retain
foreign business talent and encourage the growth of Canadian businesses. LMIAs are reviewed by
Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC).
The LMIA Owner Operator business plan is one of the most crucial components of the application
process. It must demonstrate that the business will yield a favorable economic impact and that the
candidate has the quality to manage the enterprise successfully.
C11 serves as the administrative LMIA exemption code designed for certain foreign nationals entering
Canada with the intention of managing their own business, which will create significant benefits.
Those aspiring to operate their own business in Canada, either as a self-employed individual or an
entrepreneur, are required to showcase how their work will generate noteworthy economic, social, or
cultural benefits or opportunities for Canadian citizens and permanent residents.
Alongside demonstrating these advantages, applicants need to possess over 50% ownership of the
business and create a viable and stable business plan.
Self-employed Persons Program is designed for foreign individuals interested in relocating to
Canada, demonstrating significant success or substantial experience in specific cultural, artistic,
or athletic fields that contribute to Canada's cultural landscape.
This unique program allows talented individuals to leverage their expertise and make significant
contributions to Canada's arts, culture, or sports scene. To be eligible, candidates must
possess a minimum of 2 years of experience within the last 5 years, showcase the financial
feasibility of
their intended self-employment venture, outline their anticipated economic and cultural
contributions to Canada, and fulfill other personal and financial requirements.
The core objective of this program is to contribute substantial benefits to the nation. An
excellently crafted business plan that highlights the viability and positive impact of the
candidate's intended business serves as a crucial asset as part of the application.