Corporate And Business Immigration
Bring the Right Employee To Your Business And Your Business To Canada
Why Specialized Skills Are Needed?
Hiring across borders or expanding into Canada involves compliance, timing and documentation, and mistakes here cost far more than money. We handle the immigration side so your team can focus on running the business.
- Work Permits supported by LMIA including Global Talent Stream
- LMIA-exempt work permits, including Intra Company Transfers
- Employer Supported Permanent Residence
- Compliance and Documentation Reviews for Employers
- Owner Operator and Self Employed Work Permits
- Investor & Entrepreneur Pathways
- Reapplications After Refusal
What we do- Screen eligibility (net worth, experience, language, business concept) before the client commits.
- Prepare the net worth statement, source-of-funds trail and business plan, and package the application.
- Handle reapplications and refusals, including misrepresentation and inadmissibility issues.
- Support the post-arrival stage (business performance reporting through to nomination).
Our Expertise
- Investment, bookkeeping and accountancy, which is exactly what net worth and source-of-funds documentation requires.
- Building financial decks and business plans.
- PMP-style process control across a multi-year file.
- Argument-building for refusals and grey-area cases.
Latest Updates on Federal and Provincial Programs
- IRCC has paused the federal Start-Up Visa program since January 1, 2026.
- The Self-Employed Persons Program pause has been extended until further notice.
- Ontario’s OINP Entrepreneur Stream is unavailable to new applicants.
Province-by-province minimums (CAD)
| Province | Net worth | Minimum investment | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| BC Base | $600,000 (verified) | $200,000 | Registration pool with scoring. BC requires an authorized accounting firm to review net worth and verify how the funds were accumulated. Nomination, then work permit support where the stream is temporary-to-permanent. BC Entrepreneur Immigration is a temporary-to-permanent pathway. |
| BC Regional | $300,000 | $100,000 | Community referral and exploratory visit required |
| Alberta Rural | $300,000 | $100,000-200,000 | Community Support Letter required. Alberta’s EOI needs a Business Proposal Summary and Net Worth Worksheet. |
| Manitoba | $500,000 (verified) | $250,000 in the Winnipeg Metropolitan Region, $150,000 outside it | Business research visit recommended. Manitoba requires verification by an MPNP-approved third party. Manitoba treats the business plan as an integral part of the application. . |
| New Brunswick | $500,000 ($300,000 in agriculture) (verified) | $150,000 | Age 19–59, CLB 4, 51% ownership or senior manager, supervise at least two employees. New Brunswick requires a business plan and a Personal Net Worth Statement New Brunswick treats net worth that a third party cannot verify as ineligible. Post-arrival: In New Brunswick, the client reports the business opening within nine months of arrival and requests nomination after six months of operation. The client then applies for PR to IRCC. . |
| Nova Scotia | About $600,000 in HRM, $400,000 outside | About $150,000 | |
| PEI | $600,000 | $150,000 | |
| Newfoundland and Labrador | $600,000 | $200,000 | International Entrepreneur stream. |
| Yukon | $500,000 | $300,000 | |
| Northwest Territories | $250,000 outside Yellowknife, $500,000 in Yellowknife | $100,000 outside Yellowknife |
Process
- Screen: match the client to a stream by net worth, experience, language and location.
- Assess: net worth review, source-of-funds trail and business concept, plus any refusal or inadmissibility risk.
- Submit:
- EOI or registration, then invitation, then full application.
Taking “this category” to mean the routes a client can use under Corporate and Business Immigration, these are the paths open now.
Business owners and entrepreneurs seeking PR
- Provincial entrepreneur streams are the main active route. The five open PNP entrepreneur streams as of mid-2026 were BC (Base and Regional), Manitoba, Nova Scotia, PEI and New Brunswick. Alberta, Yukon, the Northwest Territories and Newfoundland and Labrador also run streams (see the table above), but I did not confirm whether they are open to new applicants. silaws
- The federal pilot is not available yet. The Start-Up Visa is paused, and the replacement entrepreneur pilot had no published criteria as of April 2026. Clients who want that route have to wait, so offer a monitoring service rather than a pathway. armenian-lawyer
- Ontario has no provincial entrepreneur stream. Both the Start-Up Visa and the OINP Entrepreneur Stream are unavailable, so the C-11 entrepreneur work permit or out-of-province PNP streams may need to be considered. nihanglaw
Business owners who want to enter Canada first
- C-11 entrepreneur work permit (the stepping stone, especially for Ontario clients).
- Intra-company transfer work permits and the Rural and Community Immigration Pilot are also cited as viable routes. imidaily
Corporations hiring foreign talent
- LMIA-supported work permits, including Global Talent Stream.
- LMIA-exempt permits, including intra-company transfers.
- Employer-supported PR (Express Entry and provincial employer streams).
Refused or complex business files
- Reapplication after a refusal.
- Inadmissibility and misrepresentation issues.
- Rewriting weak business plans and net worth statements.
Where I’d place the practice
- Lead with provincial entrepreneur streams, since they are the only active PR route for entrepreneurs.
- Offer C-11 for Ontario clients.
- Position reapplications and net worth documentation as the differentiator, since your finance and bookkeeping background applies directly.
- Add a “federal entrepreneur pilot watch” line so you capture those clients once criteria are published.
I did not check the corporate-side programs (LMIA, Global Talent Stream, C-11) for 2026 changes, so verify them before publishing.
I need definite paths that we can offer on provincil or federal levels or other options for CUSMA or other options for Visas for Corporate and Business Investors
Here are the definite paths we can offer. Federal permits give temporary entry, and the provincial streams are the only active permanent residence (PR) route for entrepreneurs.
A. Temporary entry (federal, LMIA-exempt)
| Path | Who it’s for | Key point |
|---|---|---|
| C11 entrepreneur work permit | Founders and owner-operators | LMIA-exempt under R205(a), and passive investment does not qualify. With the Start-Up Visa paused, it became the primary federal entrepreneur pathway. |
| Intra-company transfer (non-CUSMA, C12) | Established foreign companies moving executives, managers or specialized-knowledge staff | Requires one year with the same or a related employer in the previous three years, in a qualifying role, and no LMIA. |
| C10 significant benefit | Key personnel whose entry benefits Canada economically | Evidence-heavy, and not “easier” than an LMIA, just a different test. |
| Global Talent Stream | Employers needing specialized or tech talent quickly | Part of the TFWP, so it still requires an expedited LMIA and is not LMIA-exempt. C11 Work Permit Canada 2026: Requirements, Cost & Process +4 |
B. CUSMA (US and Mexican citizens only)
- CUSMA permits cover Professionals, Intra-Company Transferees, Traders and Investors. bridgepointlaw
- US citizens can often receive a CUSMA work permit at a port of entry on the same day. millerthomson
- Offer Trader and Investor categories to US and Mexican companies with trade or investment in Canada.
C. EU companies (CETA)
- CETA covers intra-company transferees, investors, contractual service suppliers and independent professionals. immigrationnewscanada
D. Permanent residence
- Provincial entrepreneur streams: the main PR route (see the table in my earlier reply).
- C11 then a PNP stream: C11 work experience does not count toward Canadian Experience Class eligibility, so the realistic PR route after a C11 is a PNP entrepreneur stream. Another source claims C11 leads to PR via CEC, so confirm the position with IRCC before advertising it. schindlervisa
- Express Entry senior managers category: one source says it targets NOC 00 occupations with Canadian work experience. I found only that single source, so verify it. sobirovs
- Federal entrepreneur pilot: not available until IRCC publishes criteria.
Suggested service structure
- Entrepreneur from outside Canada: C11 permit, then a PNP entrepreneur stream.
- Established foreign company expanding: ICT or CUSMA, whichever fits the client’s citizenship.
- Corporation hiring talent: LMIA-exempt first, Global Talent Stream where the role qualifies.
- Refused or complex files: reapplication and net worth documentation.
Verify before publishing
- Sources conflict on ICT. One says it is unaffected by the 2026 business cuts, while another says ICT permits face stricter scrutiny in 2026. Check IRCC’s current ICT guidance. sobirovsimmigrationnewscanada
- Check current fees and processing times.
- Confirm that C11, ICT and CUSMA work permit advice falls within your RCIC scope.
Your Path Forward
Select The Situation Closest To Yours
Removal & Enforcement
Removal orders, CBSA matters, PRRA and review preparation.
Loss Of Status
Restoration and the options available after status expires.
Refugee & Asylum
Claims prepared with care, sound evidence and credible timelines.
Inadmissibility
Criminality, medical, financial and other grounds, and how to address them.
Misrepresentation
Responding to fairness letters, findings and resulting bans.
Visa Refusal Any
Finding the real cause of the refusal and choosing the right next step.
H&C Consideration
Humanitarian and compassionate requests when standard pathways do not fit.
Not sure where you fit?
Tell us your situation and we will point you to the right path
Periodically Changing Canada Policy Should Not Leave You Guessing
We plan ahead and build risk control into the process from the first step, so your money, time and future are protected
Our Process
Determine
Deep case diagnosis: we review your history, refusals, documents and risk factors to find the root issue. You can check your file status online anytime.
Define
Risk positioning and evidence-based submissions built on documents, timelines, affidavits and legal argument that answer the officer’s concerns directly. Every query is answered within 24 hours.
Deliver
Pathway strategy, representation and continuity through the outcome, including coordinated next steps if further legal action is needed. Advance payments and retainer funds are held in trust and released only as billed. See our Refund Policy.
When A Matter Needs A Lawyer
Our practice covers strategy, applications, submissions and representation through PRRA, admissibility and detention review preparation, and CBSA enforcement matters. Where a matter requires a lawyer, such as a Federal Court stay motion or judicial review, we refer you to a trusted lawyer in our network and remain involved through the handoff
Who We Represent
Individuals, families and organizations facing complex immigration matters.
Individuals & Families
Personal immigration histories, refusals, status loss, inadmissibility and enforcement matters.
Employers & Corporations
Sponsored workers, compliance exposure and time-critical workforce matters.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can you guarantee an outcome?
No one can. Outcomes depend on the facts and the officer or tribunal. We give you an honest assessment of risk and options before you commit.
Is it too late for my case?
Often not, but deadlines are strict. If you have a removal date, hearing date or response deadline, request an urgent review now.
What happens at the first step?
A consultation to diagnose your case and outline your options. See Process & Fees for costs.
Do I have to speak to a lawyer?
Only if your matter requires it, such as Federal Court. We coordinate the referral and stay involved.
Time Sensitive? Do not wait.
Tell us where your stand. We will respond within 24 hours
Kay Cee Immigration Services is led by a licensed RCIC-IRB. Outcomes depend on individual facts and are not guaranteed. Federal Court matters are referred to licensed lawyers.