Buy or start a majority owned business and obtain a work permit exempt from LMIA advertising.
Canada's Owner Operator Work Permit allows foreign nationals to obtain a work permit by establishing or acquiring a majority-owned business in Canada. This permit is exempt from the Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) advertising requirements, streamlining the process for business owners. The Owner Operator Work Permit provides a two-year permit and offers a direct pathway to Canadian Permanent Residency through the Express Entry program. The application process for the Owner Operator Work Permit typically takes four to six months to complete.
- Eligibility: controlling share, active management, viable plan.
- Benefits: two year permit, route to PR via Express Entry.
- Timeline: four to six months.