Individuals from countries with whom Canada has a free trade agreement may be eligible for a temporary work authorization in Canada. In order to qualify, a professional must have an offer of employment from a Canadian employer for a job covered by the free trade agreement and be otherwise admissible to Canada.

A Temporary Resident Visa will permit you to legally enter Canada to visit family and friends or to conduct certain limited business activities as a business visitor. It does not permit foreign nationals to work while in Canada.

Canada’s Start-Up Visa Program offers Canadian permanent residence to innovative immigrant entrepreneurs. Qualified candidates must secure a significant investment commitment from a designated Canadian entity that will help them establish the start-up idea.

One of the most important requirements is getting an acceptance letter for a program from an eligible Canadian university or college, otherwise known as a Designated Learning Institution (DLI).