Hello,
I have been doing a lot of research for the past couple of days, and I am still unsure as to the best option to go about possibly immigrating to British Columbia.
Here is my situation. I am currently working with some people, two of which are Canadian citizens, in establishing a business/non-profit organization. I live in the U.S. I've never visited/worked/studied in Canada. I am interested in investing into this organization which will be focusing on building eco-friendly self-sustainable housing in BC. My role would be as an investor, builder, and documentary (film & pictures). I would also be building my own home there with the intention to live, and to become a Permanent Resident.
I have the financial backing to support myself in this pursuit, but most likely not enough to qualify under the Business Immigration Program (Investor or Self-Employed?). At the moment, I am a trustee on some estates. I don't own anything under my name except for a car (which I will most likely sell soon) and a storage unit (if that counts for anything).
Based upon the research, it seems like the best method is to pursue a Work Visa. The organization that I invest into would "hire" me to come out and not only be part of the investment and planning but to help build and film.
Another possibility would be to do the Arranged Employment route - intra-company transferee.
Another thing to account for is I plan on creating my own LLC in the near future - film & photography fields. Not sure how this could effect the application. Would it be better to create it here in the U.S.?
Right now the status is that us investors are planning on meeting up in the spring time, maybe as soon as March, to look at land. Once the land is bought then it's on to building.
I would like to be able to be there when the building starts, and I know this process can take some time.
I would appreciate any guidance as to the direction we should take in this manner.
Respectfully,
Kage
I have been doing a lot of research for the past couple of days, and I am still unsure as to the best option to go about possibly immigrating to British Columbia.
Here is my situation. I am currently working with some people, two of which are Canadian citizens, in establishing a business/non-profit organization. I live in the U.S. I've never visited/worked/studied in Canada. I am interested in investing into this organization which will be focusing on building eco-friendly self-sustainable housing in BC. My role would be as an investor, builder, and documentary (film & pictures). I would also be building my own home there with the intention to live, and to become a Permanent Resident.
I have the financial backing to support myself in this pursuit, but most likely not enough to qualify under the Business Immigration Program (Investor or Self-Employed?). At the moment, I am a trustee on some estates. I don't own anything under my name except for a car (which I will most likely sell soon) and a storage unit (if that counts for anything).
Based upon the research, it seems like the best method is to pursue a Work Visa. The organization that I invest into would "hire" me to come out and not only be part of the investment and planning but to help build and film.
Another possibility would be to do the Arranged Employment route - intra-company transferee.
Another thing to account for is I plan on creating my own LLC in the near future - film & photography fields. Not sure how this could effect the application. Would it be better to create it here in the U.S.?
Right now the status is that us investors are planning on meeting up in the spring time, maybe as soon as March, to look at land. Once the land is bought then it's on to building.
I would like to be able to be there when the building starts, and I know this process can take some time.
I would appreciate any guidance as to the direction we should take in this manner.
Respectfully,
Kage
