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Self Employed Visa Canada – NON Federal Options – Canada PR - Canada Immigration (Video)

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Canada is a popular destination for business owners and self employed individuals due to its high quality of life, diverse culture, and robust economy.

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Canada is a popular destination for business owners and self employed individuals due to its high quality of life, diverse culture, and robust economy. However, with the Start-Up Visa PR Program having received a significant tightening in regulations and requirements, and Canada's Federal Self Employed PR program paused until January 2027, many are now looking for other means to obtain Canadian Immigration.

Despite these challenging conditions, we are more committed than ever to assisting our clients in identifying alternative pathways to make Canada their home as self-employed individuals. Today we explore in detail three prominent options - Express Entry system, Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) exemptions, and Provincial Nomination Programs (PNPs).

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