The LMIA Owner-Operator pathway offers foreign entrepreneurs the opportunity to establish or acquire a business in Canada while obtaining a work permit.

Applicants must demonstrate a controlling interest in the business, typically by owning more than 50% of the enterprise, and actively participate in its management. A positive LMIA is required, which involves proving that the business will create or retain employment opportunities for Canadians and that the foreign national's involvement is essential for the operation and growth of the business. A detailed business plan, highlighting the business's viability, market strategy, and economic benefits, is a critical component of the application.

This pathway not only enables entrepreneurs to contribute to the Canadian economy but also serves as a potential route to permanent residency.

This program is ideal for foreign entrepreneurs seeking to establish or acquire a business in Canada while actively managing operations, creating jobs, and securing a pathway to permanent residency through business ownership.