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Applying as a business immigrant — Investor, entrepreneur or self-employed person
Simplified application process
As of September 1, 2006, Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC) has introduced a new simplified application process for 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 a Federal Skilled Worker; or
- are a provincial nominee; 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…
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If you cannot view and print this application from this website, contact your nearest Canadian visa office abroad.
Complete these steps to apply for immigration as a business immigrant (simplified application process):
1. Read the general information
- Instruction Guide [IMM 4000ESAP]
> also in PDF format PDF, 250 KB
2. Fill out the forms
- Application for Permanent Residence in Canada [IMM 0008BU] PDF, 312 KB
- Use of a Representative [IMM 5476], if applicable PDF, 55 KB
3. Visa office-specific instructions
Obtain the instructions for the visa office where you must apply.
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