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ARTICLE · 03 DECEMBER 2021

Canada Business Immigration: Startup vs. PNP Entrepreneurs

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The landscape of business immigration in Canada can often be confusing due to the variety of programs available.

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November 29th 2021 – The landscape of business immigration in Canada can often be confusing due to the variety of programs available. While only one business immigration program – the Startup Visa program – is currently available at the federal level, several provinces also manage their own immigration schemes for entrepreneurs under various Provincial Nominee Programs, commonly known as PNP.

Although the specific requirements of these provincial programs vary greatly, it is possible to draw a comparison between the common aspects of these programs.

Residence requirements

The first clear difference between the Startup Visa program and the PNP Entrepreneurs is requirement to invest in a specific location.

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