Business Immigration (for entrepreneurs and investors)

Sponsor Eligibility

1. Canadian citizen or permanent resident

2. At least 18 years old

3. Financially stable

4. Not bankrupt

5. Not receiving social assistance

6. Not convicted of certain crimes

7. Signed sponsorship undertaking (3-10 years)

Eligible Family Members

1. Spouse or common-law partner

2. Children (dependent or adopted)

3. Parents or grandparents

4. Siblings (orphaned or under 18)

5. Nieces or nephews (orphaned or under 18)

6. Grandchildren (orphaned or under 18)

Sponsorship Process

Step 1: Meet sponsor eligibility

Step 2: Choose sponsorship program

Step 3: Prepare sponsorship application

Step 4: Submit sponsorship application

Step 5: Sponsorship approval

Step 6: Permanent residence application

Step 7: Permanent residence approval

Required Documents

1. Passport

2. Proof of income

3. Proof of relationship

4. Police certificates

5. Medical certificates

6. Sponsorship undertaking

7. Proof of Canadian citizenship or permanent residence

Minimum Necessary Income (MNI)

1. Sponsor's income must meet MNI requirements

2. MNI varies based on family size

Sponsorship Undertaking

1. 3-year undertaking for spouse/common-law partner

2. 10-year undertaking for parents/grandparents

3. Sponsor responsible for sponsored family member's financial needs

Timeline

1. Sponsorship processing: 12-24 months

2. Permanent residence processing: 6-12 months

Fees

1. Sponsorship application fees: $75-$1,070

2. Permanent residence application fees: $825

3. Biometrics fee: $85

Language Requirements

1. Sponsored family members must meet language proficiency requirements

2. IELTS, CELPIP, TEF, or TCF accepted

Medical Requirements

1. Sponsored family members must undergo medical examination

2. Medical certificate valid for 12 months

Police Certificates

1. Sponsored family members must provide police certificates

2. Certificates valid for 6 months

Resources

1. Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC)

2. Canadian Government's website

3. Consult with an immigration lawyer or expert

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