Enter Canada as a visitor, and apply for a C11 Work Permit.
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Special offer to US citizen who wish to
come to Canada without delay

We are pleased to extend a special opportunity for eligible U.S. citizens interested in relocating to Canada without undue delay. The following steps outline a strategic two-phase immigration plan:

US Citizen moving to Canada-1

Phase 1

Temporary Entry and Work Authorization

1. Enter Canada as a Visitor (no visa needed).
You can stay up to 6 months.

 

In the meantime :
Once in Canada (within 90 days)

 

2. Apply for a C11 Business Work Permit (WP),
by buying a franchise in Canada

Example of available franchises

Redebin Logo

Red-e-bins
from CAN$129,000

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Logo Dixie Lee

Dixie Lee fried chicken
from CAN $500,000

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  • Processing time to get the WP: 3 to 6 months.
  • Expect roughly a 2-year initial permit, with the ability to extend as long as you maintain an active, economically viable business in Canada—potentially allowing you to stay up to 7 years total.

Phase 2

Permanent Residency via the
Start-Up Visa Program

Apply for Canadian Permanent Residency under the
Start-up Visa Program (investment of CAN$180 000)

  • Processing time: 40 months
  • You get a direct Canadian Permanent Residency Visa
  • After 3 years, subject to certain conditions you can apply for your Canadian Citizenship (passport)

Combined legal cost for both applications: CAN$75 000
(+ your investment in the Franchise and Start-up)

To learn more or begin the process, contact us today at

info@desjardinslawyers.com

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