This is for entrepreneurs who are eligible for the Start-up Visa Program. You must meet all four (4) eligibility requirements; 

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1. You must have a qualifying business; 

2. Have a letter of support from a designated organization; 

3. Meet the language requirements; and 

4. Have enough money to settle and live in Canada before you make money from your business. 

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The designated organizations are venture capital funds, angel investor groups and business incubator organizations. Successful applicants must secure a minimum investment and must be accepted into a Canadian business incubator program. Applicants are not required to invest any of their own money. Should the start-up fail to succeed, the applicant granted permanent residence through this program may retain their permanent residence. 

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There are several other business immigration programs as follows: 

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Quebec Immigrant Investor Program (QIIP)

Quebec Entrepreneur Program

Quebec Self-Employed 

Provincial Nominee Entrepreneur Programs 

Federal Immigrant Investor 

Venture Capital (IIVC) Pilot Program 

Federal Start-Up Visa Program 

Self-Employed Programs