Business immigration
Moving your business, or your staff, to Canada?
I'm Taelim Kim, a licensed immigration consultant in Vancouver, BC. I help business owners, entrepreneurs, and companies move to Canada, from choosing the right pathway to the final decision.
At a glance
- Who this is for
- Business owners and entrepreneurs who want to settle in Canada
- What I handle
- Work permit, Provincial Nominee Program, and federal permanent residence applications
- How it starts
- A consultation, then a written quote
- Not included
- Business consulting, purchase, tax and legal advice
- Fee
- Quoted individually Priced case by case, once I know what the file involves
What do you need?
I want to buy or start a business in Canada
The PNP entrepreneur pathway: a work permit to run the business, provincial nomination, then permanent residence. Programs change often and some are paused, so I tell you which are open now.
I want to expand my business into Canada
Explore the LMIA-exempt work permit options. Which one applies depends on your role, how the two businesses are structured, and the benefit to Canada.
I want to send an employee to Canada
Transferring an existing employee to a related Canadian business. The companies and the employee both have to meet IRCC's requirements.
My case does not fit the usual categories
Assessed one at a time, depending on what you bring to Canada. I will tell you if I do not think a case is strong enough to file.
I only need to visit for meetings or training
You may not need a work permit at all. It depends on what you will actually do in Canada, not on what the trip is called.
Not sure which applies?
That is what the consultation is for. Tell me what you are looking for and I will tell you what is realistic.
Book a consultation
What to expect
- 01Book a consultationWe go through your situation and the options actually open to you. You leave knowing what is realistic and what it costs.
- 02Receive a written quoteAfter the consultation, once I know what your file involves. There is no obligation to proceed.
- 03Service agreementIf the quote works for you, I send the service agreement. It sets out the scope, the fee and what each of us is responsible for. Work begins once it is signed.
- 04Documents and preparationYou receive a document checklist. You gather what is on it, I prepare the application, and we submit.
- 05While it is in processI handle correspondence with IRCC and the provincial nominee program office, including any requests for further documents, and tell you where things stand.
- 06DecisionThe province and IRCC each make a decision at their stage. I tell you what each one means and what happens next.
Check my licence
Every licensed consultant is listed on the public register maintained by the College of Immigration and Citizenship Consultants. Mine is RCIC-IRB R524774. It takes about ten seconds to check, and it is worth doing for anyone you are considering hiring.
FAQ
Can you guarantee a business pathway will work?
No. Nobody can. Programs change, some are paused or closed, and each application is decided by the government. What I can do is tell you which pathways are open to you now, how strong your case is, and what the risks are, before you commit to a business purchase or an application.
Which provinces do you work with?
I can represent you in every province except Saskatchewan and Quebec. If you are interested in these provinces, I can refer you to someone.
How much does it cost?
Business files are quoted individually, after a consultation, because the cost depends on the pathway and the size of the file. A business consultation is $400 CAD for 60 minutes. Clients living outside Canada are not charged tax. The consultation fee is credited toward your service fee if you decide to work with me within 14 days.
Can you help me buy the business?
No. I advise on the immigration side only. A business lawyer and an accountant should review the purchase itself.
Start with a consultation
We go through your situation, the options open to you, and what the timeline realistically looks like. The fee is credited toward your service fee if you decide to work with me within 14 days.
Book a consultation