Our Montréal team advises entrepreneurs and investors on Canadian business immigration options, including the CPTPP Investor Work Permit Program for eligible applicants. HLG also has extensive experience with the Canada Start-Up Visa Program, which is currently suspended for new applications.

How our Montréal office can help

  • Canada CPTPP Investor Work Permit – Assistance for eligible investors looking to establish or develop a business in Canada and obtain a Canadian work permit.
  • Canada Start-Up Visa – Advice for existing applicants and clients affected by the current suspension of new applications, drawing on HLG's longstanding experience with the program.
  • BCPNP Entrepreneur Immigration – Advice for experienced entrepreneurs considering establishing or acquiring and developing a business in British Columbia as a route towards permanent residence.
  • Business immigration – Support for business owners and entrepreneurs assessing Canadian immigration options.
  • US investor immigration – Advice on E-2, EB-5 and other US routes where appropriate.
  • International residency and citizenship – Advice on investment immigration programs across HLG's international network.

With lawyers based in Canada, clients can discuss their Canadian immigration plans locally while also accessing HLG's international network where their plans involve another country.