Business Immigration

Business Immigration

Invest. Innovate. Immigrate.

Canada welcomes innovative entrepreneurs, investors, and business owners who can contribute to economic growth and job creation. Whether you’re launching a tech start-up, running a self-employed career, or investing in a provincial business stream, MapleCrest Immigration Law offers strategic legal guidance to help you navigate Canada’s business immigration pathways.

We support founders, executives, professionals, and business investors from start to settlement—with complete legal care at every step.

Business Immigration Pathways We Handle

Start-Up Visa Program

The Start-Up Visa Program (SUV) grants permanent residence to entrepreneurs with innovative business ideas, the potential to create jobs...

Self-Employed Persons Program

This federal program is designed for individuals in cultural, artistic, or athletic fields who are self-employed and capable of making a significant contribution to Canadian society.

Owner-Operator LMIA

The Owner-Operator LMIA pathway (now transitioning to C11 or Entrepreneur work permits) allowed business owners to gain a work permit by acquiring or launching a Canadian business and demonstrating control and active involvement.

Entrepreneur Streams under Provincial Nominee Programs (PNPs)

Many provinces operate entrepreneur immigration streams under their PNPs, targeting investors and experienced business owners willing to establish or purchase a business in their region.

Why Choose MapleCrest Immigration Law for Business Immigration Visa?

Business immigration lawyers with real-world startup and legal expertise

End-to-end legal support from planning to PR approval

Custom business plans and financial strategy advisory

Proven success with complex entrepreneur and self-employed cases

Bilingual support and global service model for international entrepreneurs

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