C11 Significant Benefit Work Permit

Are you a foreign entrepreneur or investor looking to start your business and immigrate to Canada?

The C11 Significant Benefit Work Permit was created under the International Mobility Program (IMP) and allows foreign entrepreneurs and investors to obtain a work permit in Canada as self-employed individuals. The Initial work permit is usually issued for two years and can be extended several times, provided that your business in Canada is active and profitable. Self-employed entrepreneurs and business owners in Canada operating their businesses under the C11 work permit may eventually become eligible for permanent residence in Canada.

In order to apply for a C11 work permit, applicants must demonstrate that their business will bring significant economic, social or cultural benefits or opportunities to Canadians through a professionally-prepared submission letter and business plan. They are also required to incorporate their Canadian business before submitting their applications.

Factors in considering “significant benefit

• Is the work likely to create a viable business that will benefit Canadian or permanent resident workers or provide economic stimulus?
• Does the applicant have a particular background or skills that will improve the viability of the business?
• Is there a business plan that clearly shows that the applicant has taken steps to initiate their business?
• Has the applicant taken some measure to put the business plan in action (showing evidence of having the financial ability to begin the business and pay expenditures, renting space, having a staffing plan, obtaining a business number, showing ownership documents or agreements, etc.)?

Services provided by SuperVisas and its Regulated Canadian Immigration Consultants (RCICs): 

• assess your qualifications for the Work Permit Program.

• provide you with a checklist of information and documents required in support of your application.

• guide you through the process of obtaining required documents such as medical and security clearances.

• complete the application forms to ensure that they best show your qualifications.

• review your application package including application forms, supporting documents and Canadian Government processing fees.

• guide, provide editing comments with regard to your application.

• submit your complete application package to the Canadian government.

• communicate any government requests to you and assist you in responding to any government requests.

• communicate the result of your application from the government.