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C11 Entrepreneur

An LMIA-exempt temporary work permit for an owner actively operating a business that creates a significant Canadian benefit.

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02Temporary permission

An LMIA-exempt temporary work permit for an owner actively operating a business that creates a significant Canadian benefit.

Separate settlement route requiredTemporary work permit
Benefits
Permission to operate the approved business, normally for up to 18 months. Entrepreneurial self-employment does not count towards Canadian Experience Class experience.
Eligibility
Control at least 51% of the business and demonstrate significant economic, social or cultural benefit, genuine temporary intent and a credible operating plan.
Requirements
Ownership records, evidence supporting the claimed benefit, business funding separate from personal support funds, and the employer-portal submission. Personal funds must cover the applicable family-size low-income threshold for the proposed stay, document a transition or exit plan.
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    Separate settlement route required

    This Canadian work-permit route grants temporary permission. Express Entry, a qualifying provincial nomination or another separate PR category must be assessed, operating or transferring to a business does not guarantee PR.

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C11 Entrepreneur

Temporary work permit
Does this service lead to residence, settlement or citizenship?

Separate settlement route required: This Canadian work-permit route grants temporary permission. Express Entry, a qualifying provincial nomination or another separate PR category must be assessed, operating or transferring to a business does not guarantee PR.

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How does this application work?

Prepare the majority-ownership and significant-benefit case, including the business and temporary-stay plans. Complete the employer-portal offer and compliance requirements, then apply to IRCC for the C11 work permit. Begin the authorised activity only once the necessary permission is granted.

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Who is eligible for this route?

Control at least 51% of the business and demonstrate significant economic, social or cultural benefit, genuine temporary intent and a credible operating plan.

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What documents and financial commitments are required?

Ownership records, evidence supporting the claimed benefit, business funding separate from personal support funds, and the employer-portal submission. Personal funds must cover the applicable family-size low-income threshold for the proposed stay, document a transition or exit plan.

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What status or rights does this route provide?

Permission to operate the approved business, normally for up to 18 months. Entrepreneurial self-employment does not count towards Canadian Experience Class experience.

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