Canada offers several business immigration options for individuals who want to start or invest in a business in the country. These options include the following:
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Sorted by most recent draw first
| # | Date | Round Type | Invitations Issued | CRS Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 342 | April 14, 2025 | Provincial Nominee Program | 825 | 764 |
| 341 | March 21, 2025 | French language proficiency (Version 1) | 7,500 | 379 |
| 340 | March 17, 2025 | Provincial Nominee Program | 536 | 736 |
| 339 | March 6, 2025 | French language proficiency (Version 1) | 4,500 | 410 |
| 338 | March 3, 2025 | Provincial Nominee Program | 725 | 667 |
| 337 | February 19, 2025 | French language proficiency (Version 1) | 6,500 | 428 |
| 336 | February 17, 2025 | Provincial Nominee Program | 646 | 750 |
| 335 | February 5, 2025 | Canadian Experience Class | 4,000 | 521 |
| 334 | February 4, 2025 | Provincial Nominee Program | 455 | 802 |
| 333 | January 23, 2025 | Canadian Experience Class | 4,000 | 527 |
| 332 | January 8, 2025 | Canadian Experience Class | 1,350 | 542 |
| 331 | January 7, 2025 | Provincial Nominee Program | 471 | 793 |
Category-Based Draws Dominance:
French Proficiency: Frequent low-CRS draws (e.g., 379 in March 2025)18.
Healthcare/Trades: Targeted occupations saw CRS scores as low as 336 (French) and 463 (Healthcare)35.
Provincial Nominee Program (PNP):
High CRS requirements (e.g., 802 in February 2025)1, reflecting competitive provincial nominations.
Canadian Experience Class (CEC):
Steady invitations with CRS scores ~500–550, prioritizing in-Canada applicants49.
General Draws Discontinued:
No all-program draws since April 2024, aligning with Canada’s focus on labor shortages79.
Canada offers several business immigration options for individuals who want to start or invest in a business in the country. These options include the following:
Your relatives can live, study and work in Canada if they become permanent residents of Canada. You can sponsor certain relatives to come to Canada if you’re at least 18 years old and a:
