Business Questions for the Business Immigrant 商务移民的生意问题

So you have decided to immigrate to Canada as a business person. How do I know which one works for me? The answer to this questions is based on many factors, some you can measure, others you cannot. Before you make an immigration decision, you should consider the following non-exhaustive list.

Feasibility and Credibility

• Why do I want to come to Canada?
• What is my plan to immigrate to Canada?
• What is my back-up plan if I cannot immigrate to Canada?
• Can I get the proper documentation?
• How long does it take for me to get the required documents?
• Am I able to support my claims with documents--third party or otherwise?
• Have I had immigration issues in the past?
• Have I engaged in activities that the Canadian government might deem unacceptable?

Personal Ability

• What is my highest level of education?
• How recent is my education?
• What are my professional qualifications?
• What is my significant work experience in the last ten years?
• How much experience I have as senior manager or executive?
• How much experience can I prove?
• What are my language abilities?
• How willing are you to undergo additional training, schooling, etc. to be a better immigration candidate? 

Financial Ability

• What is my personal net worth?
• What is my family's net worth?
• What are my assets?
• What are my liabilities?
• How much can I invest?
• How easily can I invest: e.g. liquidity concerns?
• What tax and legal arrangements do you need to prepare?
• Am I willing to undergo a net worth verification?

Personal Flexibility

• How much time can I afford towards immigration?
• How will the care of children and/or other family members be arranged?
• Can I allow my spouse or common-law partner to be the lead applicant?
• Can I be separated from my family for extended periods of time?
• Where am I willing to settle?

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