C11 Self Employed C11 Work Permit is LMIA exempt program for Entrepreneurs/Self-employed individuals to Manage own Business in Canada. Canada’s International Mobility Program (IMP) is for Entrepreneurs/self-employed individuals that can demonstrate and operate their business would generate significant economic, social or cultural benefits or opportunities for Canadians and permanent residents. Are you an entrepreneur and seeing to operate a business in Canada? The C11 work permit allows an individual to operate a business if you can meet the eligibility requirement: You have background, skills and experience to open a business or purchase an existing Canada-based business and turn it to into a profitable entity You have at least 50% of the ownership you buy in Canada You can create a business that would bring significant social, economic, or cultural benefits You meet the minimum language requirement You have a well thought out realistic business plan that is viable You have secured finances for the establishment of the business You have a staffing plan, shortlist a location to operate, contracts with Canadian suppliers before applying for C11 (Entrepreneurs) What factors included when assessing the “Significant Benefit” to Canada? Job creation Remote setting or regional development Expansion of export markets for Canadian products and services Technological development, product or service innovation or differentiation or opportunities for improving the skills of Canadians C11 work permit under IMP is a two-stage Immigration program process Once you set up Canadian business, you can issue a job offer (LMIA exempt) of employment to yourself. You can apply for a work permit (open work permit for your spouse) and enter Canada with your family. Your children may also study in Canada without a study permit. First stage obtain a C11 work permit and actively manage business in Canada for at least 12 months meet the minimum requirements for Federal Skilled Worker program Second stage Enter the Express Entry pool under FSWP or CEC and receive an Invitation to Apply (ITA) Apply for permanent residency