C-11 Work Permit
The C11 Entrepreneur Work Permit was created under the International Mobility Program (IMP) and allows foreign entrepreneurs and investors to obtain a work permit in Canada as self-employed individuals. The Initial work permit is usually issued for two years and can be extended several times, provided that your business in Canada is active and profitable. Self-employed entrepreneurs and business owners in Canada operating their businesses under the C11 work permit may eventually become eligible for permanent residence in Canada.
Who Should Apply for a C11 Entrepreneur Work Permit?
The C11 work permit is suitable for the following categories of individuals:
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Self-employed individuals that would like to start a business in Canada;
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Entrepreneurs who would like to buy a business or franchise in Canada;
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Individuals selected under any of the Entrepreneur streams of the Provincial Nominee Programs;
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Startup founders who have submitted their PR application under the Startup Visa Program.