Empowering Entrepreneurs, Investors & Self-Employed Professionals to Launch and Grow in Canada
At TENTACULAR IMMIGRATION SOLUTIONS LTD, we guide ambitious business-minded individuals through Canada's federal and provincial business immigration streams - helping you transition from startup idea to permanent residency, legally and strategically.
Choose the right pathway for your business goals and immigration objectives
For visionary entrepreneurs with innovative business ideas
Canada's Start-Up Visa Program is designed for visionary entrepreneurs who have the potential to build innovative businesses in Canada that can compete globally, create jobs for Canadians, and drive long-term economic growth.
Tailored pathways for regional business builders
Each province offers entrepreneur streams under the PNP, providing permanent residence pathways to qualified businesspeople ready to invest, settle, and contribute to the local economy.
Launch or acquire a Canadian business without LMIA
The C11 work permit allows entrepreneurs to enter Canada to actively manage their own business, owning at least 50% and demonstrating significant economic benefit to the country.
For cultural professionals, athletes, and artists
Direct pathway to permanent residency for individuals with relevant experience in cultural or athletic activities who intend to continue working independently in Canada.
Launch your innovative business in Canada with a permanent residency pathway
Partner with designated organizations while we guide you from pitch approval to permanent residence.
To qualify for the Start-Up Visa, you must:
Submit your business idea to a designated incubator, angel investor group, or venture capital fund. If approved, you will receive the required Letter of Support.
Demonstrate that you can support yourself and your dependents in Canada according to IRCC guidelines.
Achieve at least CLB 5 in English or French.
Apply for a temporary work permit to begin operating in Canada while your permanent residence application is processed.
High-touch guidance from idea validation to landing in Canada.
Refine your business model and pitch package for designated organizations.
Coordinate applications and due diligence packages for incubators, angels, or venture capital funds.
Align roles, equity, and relocation plans across your founding team.
Prepare LMIA-exempt work permits so you can start operating in Canada.
Plan for private market fees alongside your business launch budget.
For entrepreneurs joining existing startup groups
Private-market fees, not charged by IRCC
Business incubators, angel investors, or venture capital funds
Varies based on business stage and potential
Funding the actual launch of your startup
IRCC expects genuine business activity
Standard federal fees charged for permanent residence applications.
$1,625 + $515 (RPRF)
$850 + $515 (RPRF)
$230
$85
$170 (max)
Canada's Start-Up Visa Program offers permanent residence to entrepreneurs with innovative business ideas that can create jobs for Canadians. Tell us about your concept and we will map the next steps.
Email us at info@tentacularimmigration.com with "Canada Start-Up Visa" in the subject line.
Tailored immigration pathways for regional business builders
Each province or territory has its own entrepreneur stream under the Provincial Nominee Program, offering permanent residence pathways to qualified businesspeople who invest, settle, and contribute to the local economy.
CAD $100,000 to $600,000
Temporary (prior to nomination)
Via provincial nomination
Typically 2+ years
CAD $300,000 to $800,000
1-2+ Canadian jobs
Entrepreneur Immigration
Entrepreneur Stream (OINP)
Foreign Graduate Entrepreneur
Entrepreneur Pathway
Launch or acquire a Canadian business and work without an LMIA
The C11 work permit is an LMIA-exempt pathway for entrepreneurs and business owners who want to enter Canada to actively manage their own business. It is designed for individuals who own at least 50 percent of a Canadian business and can demonstrate a significant economic benefit to the country.
Minimum ownership requirement in the Canadian business.
Hands-on involvement in day-to-day business operations.
Show measurable benefit such as jobs, innovation, or regional growth.
Demonstrate employment opportunities for the local workforce.
Bring new technologies or solutions to the Canadian market.
Contribute to local economic development and growth.
Help Canada expand its global trade relationships.
Typically issued for 1-2 years.
Possible when business operations continue to show benefit.
Accessible after establishing the business and gaining Canadian experience.
For cultural professionals, athletes, and artists seeking permanent residence in Canada
Showcase your cultural or athletic track record with a compliant submission.
Profile scoring and qualification evaluation.
Highlight past contributions and Canadian plans.
Organize proof of self-employment and achievements.
Guidance through every stage of the application process.
PR eligibility follows successful business establishment for most federal and PNP pathways
Maintain active ownership or management of your Canadian business.
Demonstrate employment opportunities created for Canadian workers.
Stay aligned with program rules and performance agreements.
We support your permanent residence application with document preparation, compliance checks, and submission timing so you can transition smoothly to PR status.