Canada - Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) and Express Entry
The LMIA Program is a special program within the Temporary Foreign Worker Program which allows applicants to obtain extra points into their Express Entry application. This is a two-step immigration program that allows eligible applicants to settle in Canada in fast manner while also being able to run their own self-employed business.
Benefits
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May settle anywhere in Canada outside of the Province of Quebec
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Fast PR processing time through the Express Entry pathway
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May also obtain a work permit to come to Canada quickly
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Develop your own business in Canada with no minimum investment required
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Can bring your spouse and all dependents' children to Canada
Requirements
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Be a sole proprietor or controlling shares in a Canadian business
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Must be in a senior management position within the company
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Must hire at least five Canadian citizens or permanent residents
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Have related experience and qualification, and CLB 7 in English or French
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Must also meet all the requirements for Express Entry
Procedure
Step 1：Retain Anlex Consultants to incorporate the company in Canada and prepare the business plan
Step 2：Commence the business operations in Canada
Step 3：submit LMIA application
Step 4：Receive Positive LMIA, apply work permit and create Express Entry Profile
Step 5：Receive ITA
Step 6：Submit PR application
Step 7：Receive file numbers and request letter
Step 8：Receive the result of your Permanent Resident application