Help!

[CSH]

Hi,
Due to family issues i want to immigrate to Canada and start a business there. I have been doing business in my country (India) for more than 20 years. I can legally show my net worth is more than 1$ million and i am ready to invest more than 500,000$

My problem is that my family problems issues are getting worst day by day and the only solution is to move outside the country. I have two very good friends one in Toronto and one in Vancouver and i can move in either of the places (preferably toronto). However i looked at federal visa processing times and it looks like it will take me 6 years to process my application. I want to move to Canada and start my business in 3-4 months. What options do i have?
I cannot speak french. Can i use BC Provincial nominee program? Where can i find information on how much time will that take?
Also is it possible i move to Toronto, start my business and apply for PR once here?

Any suggestions will be really appreciated.

[Leon]

You can not just move to Toronto and start a business without having a visa.  You can apply through the federal program but it takes way more time and requires more investment than the provincial nominee programs.  Since you have a friend in Vancouver, you should look at the BC PNP at http://www.aved.gov.bc.ca/provincialnominee/businessimmigrants/welcome.htm

I don't think that Ontario has a provincial investor program.  You can also look at other provinces nominee programs at http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/immigrate/provincial/apply-who.asp

[CSH]

Thanks for your reply.
Do you know how much time does the BC PNP program take? Is there a link with updated information on the timeline?

[Leon]

I do not know but you can use the contact us link on their website to get their email address and phone number and ask them yourself as well as any other questions you might have.

[BCguy]

I would more then be happy to assist,Our Provincial website is there to help,Try BC PNP and Welcome BC.Processing time for Provincial Nomination is 3-4 Months.Contact me by Personal Message so that I can give you specific contact people to reach and I can arrange for you tp meet the relevant people cheers

[ghiaskhan]

Please read about Business immigration  @
www.cic.gc.ca
http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/immigrate/business/index.asphttp://www.cic.gc.ca/english/immigrate/business/index.asp


you can apply for Permenant residence in Canada under Business class Immigration.

The Entrepreneur Program seeks to attract experienced business persons who will own and actively manage businesses in Canada that contribute to the economy and create jobs. Entrepreneurs must:

show that the applicant has buiness exprience,networth of 300000CAD
and fulfil other requirments including medical fitness.