Alberta - Apply to Immigrate as a Self-Employed Person

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Procedure

Apply By Mail

1. To Immigrate as a self-employed person, the applicant will need to approach Immigration and Citizenship Canada. Here is the contact Link
2. The applicant will need to fill out an application package. Here is the link to download the application form Link
3. Fill out the application form with all the relevant details and click on the “Validate” button to ensure that all the fields have been filled out.
4. Once the applicant clicks on the validate button a bar code will appear.
5. The applicant will need to print all the pages of the application form including the barcode page.
6. The applicant will also need to submit additional documents. Find a list of documents under the “Required Documents” section of this page.
7. The applicant will need to print and attach the “Document Checklist” as the cover page of the application form. Here is the Link
8. The applicant will need to pay fees. Find further information under the “Fees” section of this page.
9. The applicant will also need to submit their biometric information. Find further information here Link
10. The applicant will need to sign their application and all other forms and attach a fee payment receipt to the application form.
11. The applicant will need to mail the package to the address mentioned under the “Office Locations and Contacts” section of this page. The letter format can be found under the “Information that might help” section of this page”.
12. Once submitted, the application will be forwarded to the relevant authorities, and if any additional information is needed the application will be mailed back to the applicant.
13. The applicant shall receive their visa by mail within 12 to 14 months from the submission of the application.

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Required Documents

• Background declaration
• Supplementary information about the applicant’s travels
• Business immigration programs, start-up class
• Additional family information
• Use of representative
• Find forms for the above documents here Link
• Travel documents and passport
• Proof of language proficiency
• Letter of support
• Identity and civil documents
• Children’s information
• Police certificates and clearances
• Two passport-size photographs Link
• Settlement funds
• Find the document checklist here Link

Office Locations & Contacts

Regular mail: Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada
Centralized Intake Office – Start-Up Business Class
P.O. BOX 8700
Sydney, NS B1P 0G2
Canada

Courier: Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada
Centralized Intake Office – Start-Up Business Class
49 Dorchester Street
Sydney, NS B1P 5Z2
Canada
Contact Link

Eligibility

• The applicant must have experience in cultural activities or athletics.
• The applicant must be willing to make a significant contribution to the cultural or athletic life of Canada.
• To find selection criteria, click on the following Link

Fees

• The applicant will need to pay a fee of 2,140$.

Validity

• The validity will be specified by the authorities and is subject to change.

Documents to Use

• Application form Link
• Other forms Link

Sample Documents

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Processing Time

• It will take 12 to 14 months to process the application.

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Instructions

• The applicant will need to submit the biometric information after submitting the application.

Required Information

• Surname
• Given name
• Other names
• Sex
• DOB
• Passport number
• Place of birth
• Citizenship
• Date of issue
• Language of correspondence
• Residential address
• Unit
• Street number
• Street name
• Province/state
• Postal code
• Telephone number
• Country code
• Signature

Need for the Document

• A start-up visa allows entrepreneurs with the skills and potential to build businesses in Canada and immigrate to Canada.

Information which might help

• Letter format Link
• After sending the application package Link

Other uses of the Document/Certificate

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e.g. Birth Certificate can be used as proof of identity.

External Links

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Others

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