Canada Family Class Visa

How Global Visas Can Help

As a Canadian immigration consultancy Global Visas can help you to assess whether or not you qualify under this route.

If you choose to relocate to Canada, immigration consultants at Global Visas can offer a complete package of guidance and services throughout the process.

Global Visas provide much more than simply a Canadian visa service as they take care of everything you will need for your move to Canada from immigration lawyer expertise, detailed information on the processes of immigration and more.

To apply for a Canadian visa for immigration of this kind the sponsoring permanent residency holder or Canadian citizen must be over eighteen years of age.

They must also be currently living in Canada and willing to sponsor the family member for a period of between 3 and 10 years, allowing them to establish themselves in the country.

After three years in the country permanent residents may apply for Canadian citizenship themselves.

Benefits

Relocating to Canada via an application for a family visa allows relatives to seek employment without any restriction.

Unlike a Canadian work permit application, no specific offer of employment is required by the Canada immigration service for an immigrant to begin working. In addition, whilst business visas impose points based assessments upon applicants, Canadian family visas do not.

Canadian visas of this class mean that the need for work permits is bypassed and that candidates, once accepted, may work freely upon arrival.

This type of Canadian visa service allows for spouse immigration and fiancé immigration as well as permitting your common law or conjugal partner to join you.

It also offers a route to Canadian immigration for:

• Dependent children, including adopted children.
• Children less than 18 years of age who you intend to adopt.
• A bother, sister, nephew, niece or grandchildren who are orphans, under the age of 18 and who are not married or in a common law relationship.
• Parents or grandparents.
• Relatives of any age providing that you do not already have an aunt, uncle or family member featured on the list above who you could sponsor or who is already a Canadian citizen, Indian or permanent resident.

For this route to immigration, dependant children are defined as:

• Under 22 and without a spouse or common law partner
• A full-time student (studies must have begun before the age of 22) and dependent on a parent for financial support.
• Financially dependent on a parent since before the age of 22 due to a disability.

The Canada immigration service will also allow you to sponsor your spouse or common law partner if they already live and work in Canada with you. Sponsorship in this case includes their dependant children whether they are currently within or outside the country.

Eligibility Criteria

Applying for a Canadian visa of this class requires that sponsorship and immigration to Canada applications are submitted before the relative has moved to Canada.

As a sponsor you may be expected to meet some income requirements. In addition if you have previously agreed to sponsor a relative seeking permanent residence in Canada for a period of time who later received social assistance, you may not be permitted to sponsor relatives in the future.

In all provinces, except Quebec, the procedure entails the sponsor signing an undertaking with the Minister of Citizenship and Immigration. Both the sponsor and the sponsored relative will also be required to sign a sponsorship agreement.

In Quebec this agreement will be signed with the province of Quebec. This province also contributes an extra level of assessment to the process of deciding whether or not its residents are eligible to sponsor a relative.

Sponsorship Agreement 

A sponsorship agreement outlines the obligations of both the sponsor and the relative who is migrating to Canada. The former must agree to support the latter for the agreed period of time thus ensuring that they do not need to receive social assistance.

The person being sponsored must undertake to make certain that they become self supporting, except in cases where the relative is elderly.

Canadian Embassy

If you need assistance, a comprehensive list of Canadian Embassy locations can be useful. Below is an overview of Canada’s embassies around the world. For example, if you need information on the Canadian Embassy for London, we can point you in the right direction.

Canadian Embassy in London

The Canadian High Commission in Grosvenor Street, London houses the visa and immigration Canada services section, which is open from 08.00-11.00, Monday-Friday. Enquiries are only accepted in writing by the Canadian Embassy. Canada is one of the countries participating in the UK’s Youth Mobility, which allows young Canadians to experience life in the UK. Click on the free assessment to find out if you are eligible to apply for a visa in London.

Canadian Embassy in Ireland

Visa services for Irish residents are handled not by the Canadian Embassy in Dublin but through the Immigration section of the Canadian High Commission in London. The Immigration Section has a recorded information line for enquiries from Ireland. Irish citizens do not need a visa to visit Canada as a tourist. Canada and Ireland share close ties, with 13 per cent of Canadians claiming some Irish ancestry. Click on the free assessment above to find out if you qualify.

Canadian Embassy in UAE

The Canadian Embassy is located at the Abu Dhabi Trade Towers in Abu Dhabi and is open from Sunday-Thursday. In addition, the Immigration Section is closed to the public on Tuesdays. Canada has excellent bilateral relations with UAE, based on commercial ties and other shared goals. Canadians have contributed significantly to the economic and social development of UAE, so take the free assessment to find out how you can immigrate to the UAE.

Canadian Embassy in USA

Located at 501 Pennsylvania Avenue, Washington, DC, the Canadian Embassy in the US is a key part of diplomatic relations between the two countries. Canada and the US enjoy a close bilateral trading relationship. Though US citizens and permanent residents have visa exempt status for tourist visits to Canada, the Embassy can provide information on work and study opportunities there. Take the online assessment with Global Visas to find out how you can qualify for immigration.

Canadian Embassy India

The High Commission of Canada in India is located in New Delhi and is open Monday-Thursday, and Friday mornings. The Commission has a dedicated department for visa and immigration enquiries and offers services to help companies do business with Canada. The two countries have well-established bilateral relations, with agreements in areas such as agriculture, energy and air services.  You may like review our guide on Canadian Citizenship if you found this helpful.

Canadian Immigration Requirements

Applicants must satisfy the following points requirements to qualify for the Federal Skilled Worker program.

Work Experience
To satisfy the point requirements you must have at least one year of full-time paid work experience in fields that satisfy Canadian immigration standards such as managerial jobs, professional occupations, or technical / skilled trades.

For more information about the jobs and occupations that Canadian immigration considers valid, visit the National Occupational Classification website: www23.hrdc-drhc.gc.ca/2001/e/generic/welcome.shtml.

Education
The main applicant will likely need at least some completed post-secondary education.  Of course, up to a point, the more education an applicant has the better that person’s chances become.  Education is a very important aspect of the evaluation process .

Language Abilities
Language is also very important.   English and French are the two languages that count for points in the Canadian immigration requirements.  Of course, to be fluent in both provides more points to any applicant, but fluency in one of these two languages will increase any applicant’s chances significantly.

Age
10 points are awarded to applicants between 21 and 49 years of age.  2 points are removed for every year older or younger (to a maximum of 10 points).

Arranged Employment
With a permanent job offer from a Canadian employer, applicants may be awarded an additional 10 points.

Adaptability
The Canadian government also takes adaptability into account when evaluating any applicant.  The adaptability category addresses a potential applicant’s perceived ability to adapt quickly to life in Canada.  The Canadian Government will award any applicant who has relatives in Canada or has spent time in Canada working or studying.

Point Structure
This is the point breakdown for the Canadian Immigration Requirements for Federal Skilled Worker.

• Work Experience: Maximum 21 Points
• Education: Maximum 25 Points
• Language: Maximum 24 Points
• Arranged Employment: Maximum 10 Points
• Age: Maximum 10 Points
• Adaptability: Maximum 10 Points

TOTAL POINTS: Maximum 100 Points
POINTS REQUIRED TO PASS: 67 Points

Applying for a UK visa in Canada

CANADA

Applying for a UK visa in Canada

This page explains how you can apply for a visa to come to the UK if you are currently in Canada.

If you currently have temporary permission to stay in Canada (for example, as a student or a visitor), you can only apply for some types of UK visa - see 'More information' below.

When to apply

You can apply for a visa up to 3 months before your date of travel to the UK. We strongly advise you not to confirm your travel arrangements until you have received your visa. To find out how long we usually take to process your type of visa, see the Visa processing times page.

Before you apply

Before you apply, you must:

• prepare the supporting documents that you will need;
• be ready to enrol your fingerprints and photograph (known as biometric information) at one of our visa application centres in Toronto, Ottawa, Vancouver or Edmonton or at one of our mobile biometric clinics in St John's or Halifax;
• be able to pay the visa application fee - the Visa application fees and guides page lists the application fees for different types of visa.

If you do not know which supporting documents to provide, the Visa application fees and guides page will help you to find guidance for your visa category.

If you are applying under the points-based system, you should provide all the documents specified in the guidance for your visa category. For each document, you should also provide any information or explanation that may help us to make our decision.

If you are applying for any other type of visa, you should provide documents that:

• support the statements that you make in your visa application; and
• show that the information in your application is true.

We will only consider documents submitted with your application. You cannot submit documents after you have completed your application at the visa application centre, unless our staff ask you for them.

For every document that you provide, you must include the original documentand a photocopy. This includes a copy of your passport bio-data page (the page containing your photograph). Please ensure that the photocopies are of good quality and can be read easily. If you do not provide a photocopy of each document, we might not return your original documents to you.

If you are submitting a permanent resident card (also known as green card) with your application do not submit the original card. Please provide a high quality, notarised colour photocopy of both sides of your permanent resident card with your application.

If you do not have a document, or your documents are not written in English or Welsh, or you are not paying for your trip, you can find out what to do under 'More information' below.

If you have temporary permission to stay (for example, as a visitor) in the country where you are currently present, you cannot apply for most types of UK visa in that country. You can only apply for:

• a visitor visa
• a Tier 5 (Temporary worker - creative and sporting) visa
• an EEA family permit

Your application may be referred back to your country of residence, which may cause delays.

To apply for any other types of UK visa, you must apply under the procedure for your country of residence. You can find this procedure by selecting your country of residence in our country finder.

How to apply

Non-settlement applications

To apply for a non-settlement visa, you must:

• complete and submit an online visa application form;
• pay your visa application fee online as part of your online application;
• book an appointment online with our commercial partner WorldBridge to visit one of our visa application centres or mobile biometric clinics - appointments at a visa application centre are free of charge, but there is a charge for appointments at our mobile biometric clinics in Halifax or St John's; and
• send your application to the UK Border Agency processing centre in New York.

Settlement 

applications

To apply for a settlement visa, you must:

• complete and submit an online visa application form;
• pay your visa application fee online as part of your online application;
• book an appointment online with our commercial partner WorldBridge to visit one of our visa application centres or mobile biometric clinics - appointments at a visa application centre are free of charge, but there is a charge for appointments at our mobile biometric clinics in Halifax or St John's;
• send your visa application to: UK Visas and Immigration, International Operations and Visa, 6 Millsands, Sheffield, S3 8NH, United Kingdom; and
• provide an international pre-paid shipping label or waybill and the appropriate packaging.

Online application form

You can find the 

online application

 form under 'Do it online' on the right side of this page.

You will need to print out and sign your completed online application form. If you do not have access to a printer when you apply, you will be able to log in later and print out the form.

When you have completed your online application, you will receive an email message containing your application number (also known as a 'GWF reference'). Please make a note of this number.

Submitting your application form

When you submit your application form, we will send you an email confirming that we have received it. This email will list the documents that you must bring to the visa application centre. If you do not receive this email within 24 hours, please check that:

• you have given us your correct email address, and
• the message is not in the spam or junk folders in your mailbox.

We can resend the email if you contact us and provide your GWF number. Your online form will be valid:

• until your appointment date, if you have booked an appointment through Visa4UK and you have a visa appointment reference (VAR) number; or
• for 90 days from the date when you submit it, in other circumstances.

We cannot accept your form after this 90-day period, as the data will have been deleted. You will need to complete a new application if you bring an expired application form to a visa application centre.

If you realise that you made a mistake on your online form, you cannot change it after you have submitted the form. Please make any changes in writing on your printed application form.

If you review your submitted application form online or on paper, you may find that you cannot see some of your answers. Be assured that we have received the answers you have sent to us, even though they sometimes may not be visible to you. But please feel free to write comments by hand on the printed application form if you want to do so.

Paying your visa application fee

You must pay your fee online in American dollars (USD). We only accept Visa or Mastercard debit and credit cards.

Booking an appointment at the visa application centre

To complete the application process, you must book and attend an appointment at:

• one of our visa application centres in Edmonton, Ottawa, Vancouver and Toronto; or
• a mobile biometric clinic in Halifax or St Johns's.

Apply for VISA to Canada From Bangladesh

Introduction

VFS Global is pleased to announce the opening of the Canada Visa Application Centre (CVAC) operated by VFS Bangladesh (Private) Limited on June 05, 2013.

CVAC is the exclusive service provider for the Government of Canada, authorised to accept applications in all temporary resident categories (visitor visas, study and work permits) and travel document applications from Canada’s permanent residents in Bangladesh.

CVAC is authorized to provide administrative support services, such as; the collection of visa applications, fees and return of passports in sealed decision envelopes to applicants. CVAC can also assist in scheduling interviews on behalf of the Canada visa office.
The decision to issue or refuse a visa is made solely by immigration officers of Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC). All applications will be assessed in accordance with Canada’s immigration visa rules and guidelines. CVAC has no role or influence over the outcome of an application and will not offer any evaluative advice.

The use of the CVAC is voluntary. Such service may also be obtained directly from CIC, either at the Canada visa office located in Singapore or by using CIC’s online application (E-Apps) system.

Immigration to Canada

Immigration to Canada involves applying for a visa or permanent residence, and there are several options to choose from. A Canadian visa through the professionals at Global Visas is the fastest and easiest option. With teams of Canadian immigration experts, Global Visas is the best choice for your Canada immigration case.

If you decide to proceed with this free Canadian Immigration assessment tool, Global Visas will find the ideal pathway to immigration to suit your needs. It’s a simple and quick tool that our in-house experts have designed following years of experience dealing with immigrating to Canada.

Canadian immigration choices include:

Skilled Workers and Professional visas for immigration: Canada

Anyone who is highly skilled or has a large amount of work experience in an area could well be allowed to settle after immigrating to Canada. Qualifying for permanent residency using a work permit requires a Canadian firm to offer you a job for at least 12 months, providing it fits within the specialist sectors that need specific talents. On top of that, for this version of immigration Canada, you have to meet English language requirements (and possibly French as well). Click the free assessment tool to find out if you have what it takes to qualify.

People who viewed this page also viewed our Canadian Immigration page.

Provincial nominees for immigration to Canada

Similar to the above visa, to be eligible for this form of Canadian immigration you must have the necessary skillset for the job desired by the particular Canadian province, as it’s they who sponsor you in. To remain you must continue to hold a job and reside in the province, whether it’s Ontario or Alberta.

Canadian Experience Class Canada Immigration visa

On the other hand, if you’re just a visiting worker or a student from overseas who graduates from a Canadian educational institution then you may be able to look at long-term immigration in Canada. This form of Canada immigration needs at least two years of work in a full-time skilled job or at least 12 months of studying as a precursor. There are also minimum benchmarks that you need to meet. If you want to diagnose whether your skillset is enough for this form of Canada immigration, use the free visa assessment tool.

Investors, entrepreneur and self employed persons visa for immigration Canada

Anyone who has the know-how or the financial strength to be able to run a company or invest in one then their options for Canada immigration include the Investor Visa, entrepreneur Visa or Self Employed Visa. By taking the free assessment above, you can find out the right visa for you.

Sponsoring your family immigration to Canada

Residents of Canada are allowed to sponsor a partner or additional relatives for Canada immigration, which will give permanent residency to the lucky recipient.

Family Sponsored Visa for Canada

If you choose to relocate to Canada, Global Visas offer a complete package of services. 

Global Visas provide much more than simply a Canadian immigration service. We take care of everything you will need for your move to Canada from immigration lawyer expertise, detailed information on the processes of immigration and more.

A Immigration Canada visa application of this kind the sponsoring permanent residency holder or citizen must be over eighteen years of age.

They must also currently be living in Canada and be willing to sponsor the family member who wishes to obtain a permanent resident status for a period of between 3 and 10 years, allowing them to establish themselves in the country.

After three years of their immigration to Canada, permanent residents may apply for  citizenship themselves.

Benefits

Relocating to Canada via an application for a sponsorship visa allows relatives to seek employment without any restriction.

Unlike a Canadian work visa application no specific offer of employment is required by the Canadian immigration service for an immigrant to begin working.

Canada Visa Applications 

Canada sponsor visa applications for family immigration, unlike Canadian visit visas, provide a route to permanent residency.

This type of Canadian visa service allows for spouse and fiancé immigration as well as permitting your common law or partner to join you.

Canadian immigration is also available through this route for relatives in the following categories:

• Dependent children, including adopted children.
• Children less than 18 years of age whom you intend to adopt.
• A brother, sister, nephew, niece or grandchildren who are orphans, under the age of 18 and who are not married or in a common law relationship.
• Parents or grandparents.
• Relatives of any age providing that you do not already have an aunt, uncle or family member featured on the list above who you could sponsor or who is already a Canadian citizen, Indian or permanent resident.

For this route to immigration, dependant children are defined as:

• Under 22 and without a spouse or common law partner
• A full time student (studies must have begun before the age of 22) and dependent on a parent for financial support.
• Financially dependent on a parent since before the age of 22 due to a disability.

The Canada immigration service will also allow you to sponsor your spouse or common law partner if they already live and work in Canada with you. Sponsorship in this case includes their dependant children whether they are currently in or outside the country.

Eligibility Criteria

Applying for a Canadian working visa of this class requires that applications must be submitted before the relative being sponsored can immigrate to Canada.

As a sponsor you may be expected to meet some income requirements. In addition if you have previously agreed to sponsor a relative seeking permanent residence in Canada for a period of time who later received social assistance, you may not be permitted to sponsor relatives in the future.

In all provinces except Quebec the procedure entails the sponsor signing an undertaking with the Minister of Citizenship and Immigration. Both the sponsor and the sponsored relative will also be required to sign a sponsorship agreement.

In Quebec this agreement will be signed with the province rather than the Minister. Itl also requires an extra level of assessment to decide whether or not residents are eligible to sponsor a relative.

People who found this information informative also looked at other pages like Quebec Skilled Worker Visa which we hope you may find helpful.

Sponsorship Agreement 

A sponsorship agreement outlines the obligations of both the sponsor and the relative who is migrating to Canada.

The former must agree to support the latter for the agreed period of time, thus ensuring that they do not need to receive social assistance.

The person being sponsored must undertake to make certain that they become self supporting, except in cases where the relative is elderly.

Find out further information on our Quebec Skilled Worker Visa page.

Business Visa for Canada

Canada immigration applications are especially welcome from foreign nationals with business experience who can make a significant contribution to the Canadian economy. The three different visa classes in which you can apply for a Canada business visa are set out below. Each application can be made for only one class and cannot be altered.

Many people who read this page and found it useful also read our page on Canada Entrepreneur Visa to further their choices.  We hope you find it helpful.

Canadian business visa for investors

The Immigrant Investor scheme allows applicants to become permanent residents of Canada if they:

• Show that they have a minimum of two years’ of business experience.
• Can demonstrate a net worth of C$1,600,00 that was obtained legally.
• Make a C$800,000 investment (refundable)

Applicants must also prove that they can support themselves and their dependants once they are in Canada. The province of Quebec operates its own scheme for immigrant investors. To find out more about this, contact Global Visas by taking our free online assessment.

Business visa to Canada for entrepreneurs

This scheme aims to attract foreign nationals to own and actively manage businesses in Canada, which will create jobs and contribute to the economy. To qualify, applicants must show that they have a minimum net worth of C$300,000. They must also demonstrate that they have managed a qualifying business and controlled a percentage of that company’s equity for a stipulated period. To learn more about the selection criteria and the requirements for entrepreneurs in Quebec, contact Global Visas.

Canada business visa for self-employment

Another route to obtaining a Canada business visa is for foreign nationals to apply under the scheme for Self-Employed Persons. Applicants will need to prove relevant experience in one of the following:

• Participation in cultural activities or athletics at a world-class level.
• Farm management experience.
• Self-employment in cultural activities or athletics.

Qualifying occupations include librarianship, journalism and the performing arts, as well as the technical side of film and broadcasting. Canada also operates a points-based selection system for potential immigrants. Applicants will need to score a minimum of 35 points to qualify.

You can learn more about the Canada business visas and the role of Citizenship and Immigration to Canada (CIC) by talking to the experts at Global Visas. Find out further information on our Entrepreneur Visa page. Take our free assessment and begin applying for your Canadian business visa today.

Canada Spousal Visa

In this arrangement, a Canadian citizen or a person with Canadian permanent resident status currently living and working in Canada may agree to sponsor the applicant for a period of between three and ten years until they establish themselves in the country.

If you are interested in migrating to Canadian Immigration consultants at Global Visas can help you establish whether you qualify for this Canada immigration class.

As a specialist Canadian immigration consultancy, Global Visas can offer immigration lawyer advice and a wide range of Canada visa services.

Through the use of our comprehensive immigration services we can ensure that you obtain the most appropriate visa for your relocation to Canada.

Benefits

Relocating to Canada under this kind of sponsorship allows an applicant to seek and undertake employment in the country without any restriction.

Unlike temporary Canadian visas for short-term entry clearance such as the Canadian visit visa, which are issued for a strictly limited duration, Canada visa applications for family immigration through this route offer a path to permanent residency.

Successful applicants will become permanent residents and after a minimum residency requirement of three years, may be able to apply for Canadian citizenship.

Eligibility

The requirements of family immigration sponsorship differ according to whether the applicant in question is the spouse, common-law partner or conjugal partner of the Canadian citizen or holder of Canadian permanent residence as outlined below:

Spouse

Where marriages took place in Canada, a marriage certificate issued by the province or territory will be required.

For marriages occurring outside Canada, the marriage must be valid under Canadian law and the law of the country in which it took place.

Sponsoring a same-sex partner as a spouse

Sponsoring a same sex partner under the spouse immigration rules is permissible if your marriage certificate was issued on or after the following dates in these provinces.

• British Columbia (July 8, 2003)
• Quebec (March 19, 2004)
• Manitoba (September 16, 2004)
• Newfoundland (December 21, 2004)
• New Brunswick (July 4, 2005)
• Nova Scotia (September 24, 2004)
• Ontario (June 10, 2003)
• Saskatchewan (November 5, 2004)
• Yukon (July 14, 2004)
• All other provinces/territories (July 20, 2005).

If your marriage took place outside Canada, applications are accepted providing that the marriage is legally recognised in both Canada and the country in which it took place.

Common-law partner

If you wish to sponsor your common-law partner of the same or opposite sex to immigrate to Canada you will need to demonstrate that you have been living together continuously for a period of at least a year.

Conjugal partner

The conjugal partner Canadian immigration route is intended to be used only in exceptional circumstances where parties are unable to qualify for spouse or common-law partner immigration through circumstances beyond their control.

This route for immigration to Canada is valid for same sex or opposite sex partners, however, it must be demonstrated that the relationship is one of mutual dependence, and commitment.

Conjugal partner applications may be made in the following circumstances.

• The relationship has existed for at least a year.
• Marrying or living together has been prevented due to an immigration barrier.
• Marrying or living together has been prevented due to marital status, for example, you are living in a country where divorce is not permitted.
• Marrying or living together has been prevented because you are in a same sex relationship in a country where same sex marriage is not permitted.
• Evidence can be provided that an impending factor has influenced the relationship, for example, long-term visits in each other's home country have been refused.

Find out further information on our Business Visa page.

Entrepreneur Visa for Canada

It provides everything required for your Canada visa application, from detailed information on immigration processes, immigration lawyer expertise and more.

Benefits

This business immigration route, as with the Canadian Immigrant Investor Program or (IIP) and the self-employed immigrant visa, is designed to attract applicants with desirable business skills and experience who wish to immigrate to Canada to live and work on a permanent basis, thereby helping to further develop the economy.

You may also find our advice on Canada Investor Visa useful while you view all your options.

The Canadian entrepreneur visa offers a route to permanent residence in Canada and allows applicants to begin living and working in Canada without the need for a specific job offer, as would be the case with a Canadian work permit.

Unlike short-term Canadian visas such as the Canadian visit visa or tourist visa, a work visa like this does not place any restrictions on the type of work which applicants may seek and undertake upon arrival.

Applicants for immigration to Canada via this route will be afforded permanent resident status, and after three years in Canada, applicants may apply for Canadian citizenship.

Eligibility Criteria

In Canada, immigration applications under the entrepreneur programme require applicants to demonstrate two years of business experience. In addition, candidates must be able to demonstrate a minimum net worth of $300,000 CDN.

Migration working visas of this kind focus on attracting immigrants who will manage and own businesses, which will in turn creates jobs and contribute to the Canadian economy.

Applicants must commit to manage and own at least one third of a business of a pre-defined size for at least a year, which will create at least one job for a permanent resident in Canada or Canadian citizen, outside of their family.

Candidates may only apply for one Canadian business immigration service. Once an application has been submitted, switching to another route is not permitted.

Points System

The entrepreneur scheme involves a points-based skills assessment. Candidates who wish to migrate to Canada via this route are rated on their educational achievements, business experience, age and language proficiency.

Business experience

In Canada, visa applications of this kind are granted between 20 and 35 points for business experience gained in the five years prior to the application's submission.

Education

Points are awarded for education based on an applicant's highest academic achievement and years spent in education as set out below:

• Master's degree/PhD and a minimum of 17 years in full-time study = Maximum Points
• Two or more bachelor's degrees and a minimum of 15 years in full-time study
• Three-year diploma, apprenticeship or trade certificate and a minimum of 15 years in full-time study
• Bachelor's degree plus a minimum of 14 years in full-time study
• Two-year diploma, apprenticeship or trade certificate and a minimum of 14 years in full-time study
• One-year bachelor's degree plus a minimum of 13 years in full-time study
• One-year diploma, apprenticeship or trade certificate and a minimum of 13 years in full-time study
• One-year diploma, apprenticeship or trade certificate plus a minimum of 12 years in full-time study
• Graduation from secondary school - Minimum Points.

Language Skills

The entrepreneur scheme constitutes of a route to settled status as a permanent Canadian resident. Accordingly, applying for a Canadian work visa of this kind requires proficiency in either English or French, the official languages of Canada.

Candidates with proficiency in both languages should elect one as their "first language".

Points are awarded in the four abilities of speaking, listening, reading and writing with a maximum of 4 points per area for the first language, and two points in each area for the second.

First Official Language (Points are given per ability area)

• High = Maximum Points.
• Moderate 
• Basic = Minimum Points.
• None = 0 

Second Official Language (Points are given per ability area)

• High = Maximum Points.
• Moderate
• Basic = Minimum Points
• None = 0. 

Age

Canadian immigration visas of this class also award points for an applicant's age.

The maximum obtainable points will be awarded to candidates between the ages of 21 and 49. Beyond this range, two points are deducted per year with no points awarded to candidates aged below 17 or over 53.

Adaptability to life in Canada

Extra points can be obtained for demonstrating an ability to adapt to life and business in Canada.

Applications for Canadian visas can be bolstered by demonstrating that candidates have:

• Made an exploratory business trip to Canada in the five years preceding the application.
• Participated in an immigration programme run as a joint federal-provincial initiative.

In either of the above circumstances, documentary evidence will be required from your destination province.

Dependants

In Canada, business visa applications make provision for spouse and dependent immigration, allowing your husband, wife, common-law partner, or unmarried partner to join you in Canada. Unmarried dependent children under the age of 22 may also join you. Find out further information on our Investor Visa page.

Investor Visa for Canada

As a Canada immigration consultancy, Global Visas can help you to assess which business immigration option for relocation to Canada is right for you.

Global Visas doesn't stop at providing your regular type of Canada visa. We offer guidance and a range of services to cover everything you will require before your move to Canada from immigration lawyer expertise, detailed information on immigration processes and more.

Benefits of Canada Investor Visa

Immigration visas of this type  aims at attracting people with economic skills and experience to immigrate to Canada on a permanent basis on order to contribute to and further develop the economy.

The IIP Canadian immigration service provides a route to permanent residence in Canada and, unlike temporary visas for Canada designed for short term solutions such as a Canadian visit visa (often known as a tourist visa), no restrictions are placed on this working visa upon the work that can be undertaken.

No specific job offer is required as is the case with a Canadian work permit and successful applications for migration to Canada will receive permanent resident status.

Three years following your immigration to Canada, immigration services provide the opportunity for candidates to progress from permanent residency and apply for Canadian citizenship. 

You may also find our advice on Canada Self Employed Visa to of benifit and help you build out choices.

Eligibility Criteria for Canada Investor Visa

In Canada, immigration applications under the investor programme require applicants to demonstrate at least two years of managerial experience. In addition, candidates must be able to demonstrate a minimum net worth of CDN$1.6 million. They must then invest CDN$800,000 with the Canadian Government for five years (all of which will then be returned) OR make a one-off, non-refundable payment of aproximately CDN$120,000.

Migration visas of this kind focus on attracting immigrants who will invest in the Canadian economy, without necessarily starting a business.

Candidates considering this type of Canada visa application may only apply for one business immigration service. Once an application has been submitted, switching to another route is not permitted.

Points System for Canada Investor Visa

The entrepreneur scheme involves a points-based skills assessment. Candidates who wish to migrate to Canada via this route are rated on their educational achievements, business experience, age and language proficiency.

Business experience

In Canada, visa applications of this kind are granted between 20 and 35 points for business experience gained in the five years prior to the application's submission.

Education

Points are awarded for education. Points are based on an applicant's highest academic achievement and years spent in education as set out below:

• Master's degree/PhD and a minimum of 17 years in full-time study = Maximum Points
• Two or more bachelor's degrees and a minimum of 15 years in full-time study
• Three-year diploma, apprenticeship or trade certificate and a minimum of 15 years in full-time study
• Bachelor's degree plus a minimum of 14 years in full-time study
• Two-year diploma, apprenticeship or trade certificate and a minimum of 14 years in full-time study
• One-year bachelor's degree plus a minimum of 13 years in full-time study
• One-year diploma, apprenticeship or trade certificate and a minimum of 13 years in full-time study
• One-year diploma, apprenticeship or trade certificate plus a minimum of 12 years in full-time study
• Graduation from secondary school

Language Skills

The entrepreneur scheme constitutes of a route to settled status as a permanent Canadian resident. Accordingly, applying for a Canadian work visa of this kind requires proficiency in either English or French, the official languages of Canada.

Candidates with proficiency in both languages should elect one as their "first language".

Points are awarded in the four abilities of speaking, listening, reading and writing with a higher value for the first language, and less points in each area for the second.

First Official Language (Points are given per ability area)

• High = Maximum Points
• Moderate
• Basic = Minimum Points
• None = 0 

Second Official Language (Points are given per ability area)

• High = Maximum Points
• Moderate 
• Basic = Minimum Points
• None = 0

Age

Canadian immigration visas of this class also award points for an applicant's age.

Maximum points will be awarded to candidates between the ages of 21 and 49. Beyond this range, two points are deducted per year with no points awarded to candidates aged below 17 or over 53.

Adaptability to life in Canada

Extra points can be obtained for demonstrating an ability to adapt to life and business in Canada.

Applications for Canadian visas can be bolstered by demonstrating that candidates have:

• Made an exploratory business trip to Canada in the five years preceding the application.
• Participated in an immigration programme run as a joint federal-provincial initiative.

In either of the above circumstances, documentary evidence will be required from your destination province.

Dependants

In Canada, business and investor visas applications make provision for spouse and dependent immigration, allowing your husband, wife, common-law partner, or unmarried partner to join you in Canada. Unmarried dependent children under the age of 22 may also join you. Find out further information on our Self Employed page.