Canadian PR in Less than 3 Years through Business Immigration

Our client, a self-employed financial consultant, approached us in 2019 with a request to assist him in getting permanent residence in Canada through business immigration programs. He was running his own financial consulting and risk management business, while his wife โ€“ a professional architect, had her own business related to construction project management and interior design. Both were accomplished professionals with advanced education, strong English language skills and business acumen. The couple was residing in Alberta, Canada, as temporary residents while the wife was undertaking a short educational course. They wanted to set up their consulting business in Canada and apply for permanent residence through their own business.

Immigration Strategy

To accomplish the clientโ€™s objectives of settling in Canada permanently through business ownership, we have developed the following immigration plan:

  • Step 1: Set up the clientโ€™s company in Alberta, Canada;
  • Step 2: Apply for LMIA as a business owner in Canada;
  • Step 3: Change the clientโ€™s status from a student in Canada to a Foreign Worker as an owner of a business;
  • Step 4: Apply for permanent residence in Canada using the Federal Skilled Worker program under the Express Entry stream with a job offer in Canada (200 CRS points);
  • Step 5: Transition to Permanent Residence.

Business Strategy

As for the business activities, the clients intended to operate a business that would provide a full suite of design, general contracting, staging, renovation, and property management services in Calgary, Alberta. The couple intended to own this business together and leverage their joint strengths and experience in construction & financial consulting services to operate their business. We have assisted the clients in developing their business idea further and suggested ways to properly attract customers across Canada while based in Calgary. Our team has developed a business plan to reflect the clientโ€™s business vision and immigration strategy.

The Challenges We Faced

We faced several challenges while executing our business and immigration strategies:

  • First, the COVID-19 pandemic started shortly after we secured a positive LMIA decision. The clientโ€™s business was negatively affected, and he lost his initial customers and employees. The business was not doing good for almost 2 years.
  • Next, the IRCC suspended selection draws for Federal Skilled Worker applicants for almost 1 year.
  • Lastly, the Express Entry processing times have increased from 6 months to almost 2 years. The long wait was soul-crashing, and the couple could not properly plan their or childrenโ€™s lives in Canada.

We dealt with these challenges patiently, adjusting and modifying our strategy based on new circumstances and uncertainties. Our clients were very anxious and stressed, but understanding and cooperating with us to resolve each issue we had along the way.

The Outcome of the Case

In August 2022, our clients finally landed in Canada as permanent residents. Their Express Entry application was approved due to a job offer their received from their own business in Canada. Although the business didnโ€™t do well during the pandemic in the past 2 years, this nevertheless did not affect their permanent residence application. We were relieved, happy and grateful for this opportunity to help this wonderful couple to settle in Canada.

What We Learned from this Case

This case tested our patience, perseverance, and ability to stay focused on our clientโ€™s goals in the face of uncertainty, global pandemic, long delays and rapid changes in immigration law. However, this case has also taught us how to effectively deal with the IRCCโ€™s delays and expedite decision-making with the Express Entry applications when itโ€™s taking too long. It also taught us how to present a business case when everything is failing and the business is not doing great. Lastly, it taught us how to support our clients when we are going through such tough, uncertain, and stressful times. We will be forever grateful to our clients for their patience, cooperation, and learning in this journey. We wish them all the best in Canada!

Frequently Asked Questions

This case can also answer 2 frequently asked questions for our clients:

If my business is not doing good in Canada, can I still get permanent residence?

Yes, as long as it is genuine and you are putting effort into turning it into success. Your permanent residence is not contingent on your business success, but it is contingent on your active efforts to make that business a success.

What if my business is still small? Can I still get 200 CRS points in the Express Entry?

While the size of the business is undoubtedly a factor that the immigration authorities will assess, it is never the only determinant of your success under the Express Entry program. The critical requirement is to perform duties that match the senior executive role and not the companyโ€™s size. If you perform the duties of a senior executive and run your business by managing professionals or managers, you can still get your 200 CRS points for arranged employment in Canada.

Timeline of the Case

  • October 2019: We have been retained by clients to assist them with their applications.
  • November 26, 2019: LMIA application was filed
  • March 5, 2020: LMIA was approved
  • April 7, 2020: Profile for the Express Entry was submitted
  • July 8, 2020: Invitation to Apply was received (CRS score: 500)
  • August 12, 2020: Application for permanent residence was submitted
  • December 2020: Work Permit application to work in Canada as a business owner was approved
  • October 2020: Additional information about business ownership was requested by the IRCC
  • December 2020 โ€“ May 2022: The application was in process. We filed many ATIP requests, follow-ups, requests to expedite, webform updates, letters to the IRCC program officers etc. Nothing worked.
  • May 9, 2022: Application to Federal Court (Mandamus) requesting an Order to compel the IRCC to decide on the clientโ€™s application.
  • July 1, 2022: The settlement offer was negotiated with the IRCCโ€™s counsel.
  • July 18, 2022: Application for permanent residence was approved.

Why You Should Choose Sobirovs as Advisors for Your Tech & Business Immigration to Canada

As business immigration lawyers, we want our clients to succeed in Canada. We want them to succeed from the business perspective as well as from an immigration perspective. At Sobirovs, we provide full-service business immigration guidance, from the initial application to receiving permanent residence in Canada. We have helped numerous clients achieve their business goals as well as secure permanent residence for themselves and their families.

Take these 3 steps to learn more about your business immigration possibilities, and letโ€™s team up to achieve your goals today:

  • Step 1: Check your eligibility for business immigration programs using ourย Free Instant Assessment tool.
  • Step 2: Check our fees using ourย Fee Calculator. Donโ€™t worry if the fees estimated by the Fee Calculator seem too high. We can give you a discount if your case is strong.
  • Step 3: Book aย 1-hour Strategy Meeting with our senior business immigration lawyer to discuss your immigration case in more detail. If we take you as our next client after this meeting, the fee you paid for the meeting will be applied towards our legal retainer.

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Yemi Okunbor
Yemi Okunbor
From the initial consultation to the successful acquisition of my permanent resident card, the entire process was seamless and stress free.A big thank you to the entire Sobirovs team, especially Yulia, and Farouk. They demonstrated exceptional expertise and professionalism throughout, guiding me with precision and clarity. Their commitment to providing personalized and thorough assistance made a significant impact on my overall experience. Thank you, Sobirovs law firm for your exceptional service and for making my journey to permanent residency a smooth and gratifying experience.
Kenneth Leong
Kenneth Leong
I must say that SOBIROVS has an excellent team to guide us to getting our work permits approved. I want to personally thank Feruza, Judy, Owen and Medina in getting us "pass the gates". Not to mention the entire team that is behind the scene. My family and I are deeply grateful for their excellent work and professional advice. A special thanks to Ms Judy for her untiring dedication to making this opportunity a reality for my family and I. We have full confidence in Feruza and her team and I will continue to use their services for the next step of our application for PR status later on.
Siarhei Vasilyeu
Siarhei Vasilyeu
My family (5) have chosen Sobirovs for our ICT visa application, and now we confidently recommend them! Right from the start you will be assigned a special team within their firm who will be busy with your plans, needs and documents. The process is organized very efficiently, what is crucial when you run your own business on your side. Once the documents submitted to IRCC, the pre-submission team entrust your case to post-submission group, who monitor the progress and keep you constantly updated what's going on with the case. As a result, our ICT application was approved in just several weeks from submission, just wooow. Thank you and thumbs up for Monique, Mariam, Owen, Madina, and Ms. Feruza who was our lead lawyer. Sobirovs is your smart choice, they know how to do the rest.
Muzammil Habib
Muzammil Habib
I would like to thanks Sobirovs Law Firm team especially Monique, Mariiam Jamal, Owen and Ms. Feroza. They done a great job and help me to get ICT work permit. Their team work was excllent and they worked professionally. Here I would like to present my special thanks for Monique who communicated with me nicely. She respond me quickly whatever I have questions in my mind. She is so nice I like her working style. In the end I can say that all of them are really professional. Thanks for all this. Hope to see you soon.
Rahul C
Rahul C
Exceptional service of the utmost quality and professionalism. I extend my heartfelt gratitude to the entire team, with special acknowledgments to Nity, Judy, Feruza, Owen, and Medina, for their invaluable assistance in securing the approval of my application. I am sincerely appreciative of the outstanding service and unwavering support provided. This is by far the best immigration law firms in Canada who work with complete transparency.
Ulugbek Holmatov
Ulugbek Holmatov
Great job ๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿ‘ Great leader, Rakhmad Sobirov for his leadership skills and great managers: Feruza, Monique, Mariam, Owen, Madina for their respective professionalism ๐Ÿ‘Œ๐Ÿ‘Œ๐Ÿ‘Œ Well organized and professional law team for Canadian immigration. I really enjoyed with my Canadian business visa process. I really appreciate Sobirovs Law firm for their great service and experience. P.S.: This law firm was selected by Our company among top 5 law firms for Canadian business immigration process Great successes๐ŸŽ‰
Thomas Bulmer
Thomas Bulmer
Mariam, Monique and the team have been great to work with. Sobirov's has helped a number of our team members identify, apply for and get granted the necessary visas for us to set up our Canadian enterprise. Recommend.
Jason Tsarouhas
Jason Tsarouhas
Mariam and her team have helped us migrate our entire workforce from Australia to Canada. We couldn't have been more prepared by the time we made it to the border. The team were accessible, informative and detail orientated which is exactly what you want when you have stresses of moving your company and life to the other side of the world! A HUGE thank you to the team for their efforts so far and future work we'll be doing together! Jason, Learning Online!
Victor Arakaki
Victor Arakaki
We're incredibly grateful for the fantastic work done by the entire Sobirovs team!. While our work permit application had its share of challenges, Feruza, an outstanding lawyer with extensive expertise in business immigration, played a pivotal role. Her leadership and guidance were so important in getting our Work Permits approval. We must also acknowledge the exceptional contributions of Judy Lee, Nitty, Monique, Rachel and the rest of the team who supported us on this journey. It's clear that we'll continue to entrust Feruza and her team with any of our future legal needs. We have full confidence in Feruza and her team and highly recommend their services.
Hardik Vyas
Hardik Vyas
Rating: โญโญโญโญโญ I cannot express enough how impressed and satisfied I am with Sobirovs Law Firm's immigration services. Their professionalism and extensive knowledge in the field of immigration are truly outstanding. We recently applied for an ICT (Intra-Company Transfer) application, and to our amazement, we received a decision within just two months from the date of application. This prompt and efficient service reflects the exceptional quality of Sobirovs' work. I would like to extend my heartfelt gratitude to Feruza, Mariam, Monique, Owen, and the entire post-submission team who guided us through every step of the application process. Their dedication, expertise, and willingness to assist were invaluable throughout the entire journey. We are now filled with excitement as we embark on our new journey, thanks to Sobirovs Law Firm's assistance. Without a doubt, we will be relying on their services for all our future matters related to permanent residency or immigration services. I wholeheartedly recommend Sobirovs Law Firm to anyone seeking top-notch immigration assistance. Their commitment to their clients and their ability to deliver results is truly commendable. Thank you, Sobirovs, for making our dreams a reality!

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