Applying as a business immigrant — Entrepreneur or self-employed person
Simplified application process
Complete these steps to apply for immigration as a business immigrant (simplified application process):
- Read the general information
- Fill out the forms
- Visa office-specific instructions
Obtain the instructions for the visa office where you must apply.
If you cannot view and print this application from this website, contact your nearest Canadian visa office abroad.
Simplified application process
As of December 1, 2010, people applying under the Immigrant Investor Program do not qualify for the simplified application process.
If you are applying as an investor under the Business Class, you must use the Regular Application Process.
As of September 1, 2006, Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC) has made a simplified application process available to most business immigrants.
Under this process, you submit only a basic application form and fee. This guarantees your place in the processing queue, meaning that the regulations in effect on that date will apply to your application. When the visa office is ready to assess your application, you will be asked to send the required supporting documentation.
Do not use the Simplified Application Process if you:
- are applying as an investor; or
- have been selected by Quebec; or
- have a legal temporary resident status in Canada as a worker or a student and are submitting your application at the Canadian visa office in Buffalo; or
- have a legal status in the United States and are submitting your application through the Canadian visa office in Buffalo.
I do not qualify for the simplified application process under the Business Class.
Learn more about the simplified application process for business immigrants…
- Read your instruction guide and download your application forms.
- Complete, sign and date your application forms.
- Pay the fees.
- Mail your fully completed application.
