amaly

Hi All,

My family and I would like to immigrate to BC Canada from UK.We would like to buy a suitable business or invest in a Canadian investor program ,whichever is quickest.Can anyone recommend a law firm or a business agents to help us with our applications.Any advise would be highly appreciated,Thank you so much.

Shirtback

https://www.welcomebc.ca/Immigrate-t...ur-Immigration

Here’s the info for the BC stream I think you mean. I don’t think a lawyer or “business agent” is required.

amaly

Thank you shirtback very helpful.

Siouxie

There is also the 'start up visa' route https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration...tart-visa.html and 'self employed visa' route https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration...-employed.html

Start-up visa <- FAQ's

I think both can take quite some time, but may be worth a look.

amaly

Great,thank you.

christmasoompa

Not sure how long you're thinking of when you say 'quickest', but as Siouxie has said, neither will be that quick. The self-employed route in particular takes a long time (approx 5 years processing time on the CIC website at the mo).

When you say 'family', just checking, but do you mean and spouse and/or dependent children? They are the only ones that would be allowed to go on your visa application.

amaly

Hi,
I would like to buy a business or start a similar restaurant which I have in London.Would this be a investor rather than a self employed ?As I also understand I can deposit 800,000 CAD to the government investment scheme ,would this be faster ?
Family my wife and kids.

Aviator

Self-employed is limited to farmers, the arts and sport.
Under the Self-Employed Persons Program, what does cultural activities mean?

Investor scheme for $800k is in Quebec.
Immigration, Diversité et Inclusion Québec - Programme des investisseurs

(If you cannot read it in French, it may not be the right program)

Business immigration program
Also look at the discontinued programs, some of the old ones are no longer offered. Google may come of with old cached pages that no longer apply.

The rest of Canada the net worth requirement is $10m and an investment of $2m for 15 years.

The start up visa may be of interest What is the minimum investment that I would need to apply for a start-up visa?

Siouxie

Not for the Entrepreneur program in BC, as linked to by Shirtback..
and

christmasoompa

That program closed a few years ago, so to move to BC you're limited to the BC program or Start Up visa from what you've said.

How old are the kids?

christmasoompa

Although worth noting that the higher the net worth, the higher the points score. So although $200k is the minimum investment, iirc at that level very few points would be given under the investment section and the OP would need to make points up elsewhere. Sounds like he's got far more to invest, but just thought I'd mention the points for anybody else reading.

So the more the better!

amaly

Thank you all for your kind input,

SIOUXIE
600,000 CAD-Is this investment anywhere in Canada gov scheme and the process time ?And the 200,000 -400,000 to start and establish a business in Canada is this anywhere and the time to process the application ?

CHRISTMASOOMPA

What Is the BC program ? Is the startup visa still running in the BC area
as this area would be ideal for me ?Who do I contact ?The kids are 7 and 16.

christmasoompa

The $600.000/$200,000 is the BC PNP, so no it's not anywhere in Canada - it must be in BC.

The Start Up Visa is Federal, so you can go anywhere.

The relevant links are given above. Grab a cuppa and get reading!