LMIA work permit in Canada can fulfill your dream to work in Canada. To qualify as an LMIA owner/operator, the foreign national must:

• Demonstrate a level of controlling interest in the business, e.g. be a sole proprietor or a majority shareholder (50.01% plus);
• Demonstrate that such temporary entry will result in the creation or retention of employment opportunities for Canadians and permanent residents and/or skills transfer to Canadians and permanent residents (or hire a Canadian or PR employee); and,
• Viable or solid business plan

With the LMIA work permit program, you can come to Canada as a Temporary worker operating your own business. There is no minimum net worth, you can purchase an existing business or open a new one.

Processing time: Approximately 5-8 months including work permit application after we have submitted a complete application.

More detailed information below:

Temporary Foreign Worker Program Owner-Operator

Foreign investor entrepreneurs wishing to relocate to Canada, should consider acquiring an established business or launch a new business in Canada, and apply for a work visa as a management employee. Revised federal policies governing new business owners under the Temporary Foreign Worker (TFW) program is gaining considerable attention.  After a period of less than 1 year, successful temporary work visa holders can transition to permanent residence under a provincial program or as a federal skilled worker under Express Entry.