C-11 Business Plans That Show Significant Benefit to Canada
The C-11 entrepreneur and owner-operator work permit is LMIA-exempt, but it is not easy. The officer must be convinced your business brings significant economic, social, or cultural benefit to Canada. Your plan carries that argument.
Not a law firm. We work alongside your attorney or authorized representative.
What the officer weighs
Significant benefit:
jobs for Canadians and permanent residents, economic stimulus, regional development, new exports, innovation.
Ownership and control:
the applicant typically owns at least 50% and actively manages the business.
Viability:
realistic investment, premises, market, and projections.
Applicant's background:
relevant business or industry experience.
Temporary entry intent:
the work permit is temporary; any PR plan is a separate process your representative advises on.
What our C-11 plan includes
Other Canadian business streams
We prepare plans for Canadian business programs that are open at the time of filing, including provincial entrepreneur streams. The federal Start-Up Visa closed to new applications at the end of 2025, and the Self-Employed Persons Program remains paused. IRCC has signaled a new entrepreneur pilot; we will support it once its rules are published.
Frequently asked questions
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