Businesses
BeMore is committed to assisting businesses and business executives fulfil their dreams both through temporary business visits and through permanent immigration options.
TEMPORARY BUSINESS VISITS
Business Visitors
All visitors to Canada need a travel authorization to enter and remain in the country even when making a very short visit (IRPR 7). As a result, the general expectation is that foreign business visitors submit a written application. This written application is what is known in everyday language as making a visa application.
The requirement to apply “in writing” may be waived for foreign nationals who are citizens of “visa-exempt” countries. Such visitors may obtain an electronic travel authorization (eTA) before entering Canada. At other times, they may make an oral application to an authorised officer at a Canadian port of entry (PoE). Usually, their application is approved on the spot.
Apart from country of origin, there are also other reasons that result in a visa waiver like the possession of a diplomatic passport or being a member of a sea or air crew.
Nigerians without a secondary passport from a visa-exempt country and visitors coming into Canada from most other African countries fall into the category of persons that need a visa to enter Canada. The purpose of the visit, be it business exploration, vacation, studies or work is usually immaterial. Once you are not from a visa-exempt country, you will need a visa to enter Canada.
As a result of this, all business executives and senior managers coming into Canada on behalf of their companies or employers need to apply for a temporary residence visa (TRV) if they are not visa-exempt. While making such an application, it is important to fill the required forms accurately. The applicant must also endeavor to identify the purpose of the visit truthfully. Where the intention is to visit for business relations, that should be stated. If the purpose of the visit is purely touristic, that should also be stated. This and all other details in all the applicable immigration forms need to be correctly populated. This is because failure to be honest with Canadian immigration can result in a charge of misrepresentation and a 5-year ban from accessing immigration services with the Government of Canada.
Even when the TRV is issued for business travel, it is crucial to note that the visa is not a work permit and therefore does not allow a business visitor to enter the Canadian labour market and seek employment. Regardless of the objective, we are here to assist you. Whether the intention is to obtain a visitor visa or a Canadian work permit, feel free to reach out to our consultants for assistance.
Finally, it is very vital to note that all TRV applications have to fulfil certain expectations. Most importantly, the applicant has to demonstrate willingness to leave Canada at the end of their visit, show ties to their home country or place of habitual residence, establish financial self-sufficiency as well as fulfil any other obligations that the Minister may impose.
Reach out to us for guidance on how to put in a successful application.
NON-BUSINESS VISITS
Study Permits and Tourist Visas
If you are planning to come in on a non-business visit. Or, a family member wants to come into Canada for tourism or studies we can assist to obtain a temporary residence visa (TRV) or a Study Permit for them.
Study Permits
Canada is a popular destination for international students. This is because of its world-renowned educational institutions and the direct pathway it offers international students to a post-graduate work permit (PGWP) and later, Canada citizenship.
However, obtaining a Canadian study permit is not easy. A lot of countries have rejection rates that are upwards of 80 percent on study permit applications. Therefore, the challenge for most aspiring international students is with obtaining a Canadian study permit. With this rate of refusal, across most geographies, it is necessary to engage our professionals to assist put in a robust application for you.
Tourist Visas
With more than 35 million visitors annually, Canada remains a popular destination for most people.
Whether you want to visit family members or friends, or just want to come in for a much-needed vacation, our experts are always ready to guide you through the process.
PERMANENT IMMIGRATION OPTIONS
WORK PERMITS
As a business person, you can become a permanent resident of Canada by first obtaining a work permit which is a temporary immigration status. The beauty of this is that a Canadian work permit provides a pathway for foreign nationals to enter the Canadian workforce, contribute to economic growth in the country and become Canadian permanent residents in the process. Usually, most foreign nationals become Canadian citizens 3 years (1,095 days) after they become permanent residents of Canada.
The Canadian Immigration Regulations extensively details how foreign nationals can become members of the worker class. There is the possibility that you qualify for more than one of these programs. When you reach out to us, we will find the most suitable program for you and guide you through the entire process.
Worker Class:
- Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP)
- International Mobility Program (IMP)
- Post-Graduation Work Permit Program (PGWPP)
- Trade Agreements
Obtaining a work permit is generally possible through any of the above programs once the applicant is qualified and can put together a solid case for themselves.
As a business person or senior executive, understanding the options available to you helps you conserve precious time and money. Without proper guidance, foreign nationals tend to take the longer and more expensive route of pursuing a study permit either for themselves or for a family member.
International Mobility Program (IMP)
If you are a business executive, senior management or a person with specialised talent, it is possible to obtain a Canadian work permit without going through the rigours of getting a positive LMIA opinion from Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC).
The Regulations 204 – 208 make provisions for industry executives and skilled tech professionals to obtain a Canadian work permit in an expedited manner. Work permit applications in this category are considered favourably on the justification that the resources have high human capital factors and that their engagement will bring significant benefit to Canada.
Significant benefits may be economic, social or cultural. The benefit will be articulated properly in the Labour Market Benefits Plan submitted to the ESDC Canada on behalf of the employer.
Business owners, senior managers and specialized talent are encouraged to speak with our in-house experts to discover what pathway is ideal for them and their businesses.
From our experience, these interactions expedite the journey to Canadian citizenship.
