There presently exist two categories by which the process of immigration can be achieved:
Skilled worker and Business Immigrant class.
Close relatives of the persons that immigrate under these two classes, but who do not belong to the immediate family nucleus, such as spouse and dependent children, may obtain a permanent residence visa under the family class category.

General Prerequisites

In order to be selected as an immigrant worker, you must possess a background and work experience that will be compatible with the labor market. There are also other criteria to consider, such as age, language proficiency in either French or English and professional background of spouse, if applicable.

Sedav carries out the evaluation according to the criteria already mentioned.

Immigration under the Skilled Worker Class

The candidate obtains the questionnaire from Sedav which must then be completed and sent to our offices. Sedav will then evaluate it and analyze the possibilities of each candidate and suggest to him the best way to immigrate to Canada according to the immigration system: either through the Federal government of Canada or through The Provincial government of Quebec.

Sedav does the evaluation taking into consideration the criteria set forth by both governments. The candidate is assessed according to the points accumulated and keeping in mind his best chances to immigrate, either through the Government of Canada or the province of Quebec.
The residence visa obtained through either system is issued by the government of Canada.

The candidates that are selected to apply through the province of Quebec, in order to immigrate to Canada, could expect to wait 4 to 5 months, after having filed all the necessary documentation, before they are asked for an interview with the officer of the General Delegation of Quebec in their country of residence.

In order to be accepted by the province of Quebec, the candidate must demonstrate interest, motivation and most importantly, willingness to learn French, the official language of the province.

The officer from the Quebec Delegation assesses, on the day of the interview, the general background of the candidate as well as his motivation and French proficiency, etc. Immediately after the interview he grants the Certificate of selection for Quebec (CSQ)

The next step is to send the file with the Selection Certificate of Quebec to the Canadian authorities. This is the procedure for those that apply through the provincial system.

Within a period of 6 to 8 months the candidate will be asked to take the medical examination requested by the Embassy and carried out by one of the registered physicians authorized by the embassy in his country. As well, the candidate must request the proof of no criminal record certificate from the country of residence and from any other country the candidate has resided in for more than six months.

Steps for Immigration- Skilled Worker Class

Presently there are three classes of business immigrants: Self-employed, entrepreneur and investor.

Self-Employed Category

General Prerequisites

The candidate must come to Quebec and create his own employment using the skills of his profession. He must have a minimum net worth of CAN$ 100,000, legally acquired, or legally obtained by his spouse, if applicable. He must have at least 2 years experience in the field of activity he wants to carry out in Quebec.

Immigration of self-employed workers

Once the candidate has decided to apply as a self-employed person, Sedav will make available to him all the consultant services.

The candidate will then get from Sedav a list of the documentation to be submitted to the Canadian authorities. Once the candidate has all the necessary documentation, he must submit it to the offices of Sedav, along with the corresponding fee payments.

Our company will organize the candidate's application file and will send it to the General Delegation of Quebec in Mexico, which is the authority responsible for all Latin American countries.

Within a period of 3 to 4 months the candidate will have an interview with an official of the General Delegation of Quebec at which time he will be evaluated and granted the selection certificate of Quebec (CSQ)

After that, the Canadian authorities will ask the candidate to undergo a medical examination. A list will be provided of physicians registered with the Embassy and the candidate may choose the one that is most convenient.
As well, the Embassy will examine his police records as well as those of his family and he will have to provide records from countries where he has resided for more than six months. These documents must be recent and according to the demands of the Canadian authorities.

In the final step of the process, the Canadian government will issue the residence visa which will grant the candidate the right to immigrate and establish himself in Canada.

Once entry to Canada has been completed, you will receive all the consulting services from Sedav for your establishment and for the development of your future business.
You will have a period of three (3) years, from the date of landing in Canada, to organize and setup the business of your preference, complying with the requisites already mentioned.

Steps in the Immigration Process - Self- employed person

Entrepreneur Class

General Prerequisites

The candidate in this category must meet the following prerequisites:

Possess a minimum net worth of CAN$ 300.000, legally obtained by you, or with your legal spouse or with the person that will accompany you, if it applies.

Have more than 3 years experience in company management (planning, control and management of human, material and financial resources). These skills must have been acquired in a lawful and for-profit company (agricultural, industrial or commercial);

Submit a business plan whose scope is to acquire a company in Quebec. You will personally manage such firm and see to its day to day operations. Besides yourself and your immediate family, such company will employ at least three Quebec residents;

Abide by the following conditions for at least a year in the three year period after obtaining your permanent residence visa:

Have actual power over a percentage of the assets of a qualifying Canadian company, equal to or above 33 1/3%;

Run such company in an active and continuous manner. Create at least one full time work position for Canadian citizens or permanent residents, besides yourself and members of your family.

Immigration in the Entrepreneur class

As soon as the candidate decides to proceed with the application under the entrepreneur category, Sedav will make available to him all its consulting services.

The candidate will receive from Sedav a list of all the supporting documentation needed for the Canadian authorities. These documents must be collected and brought to the offices of Sedav along with the corresponding fees to be paid.

Our company will organize and prepare the candidate's file and will send it to the General Delegation of Quebec in Mexico, which is the authority responsible for Latin America countries.

Within a few months, the candidate must be ready to do an exploration trip, organized by Sedav, with the purpose of evaluating the prospects of the business market, foster contacts with professionals with expertise in taxes and legal, financial and accounting matters and establish business contacts for his future business. As well, he will have the interview with the officer of the General Delegation of Quebec where he will be assessed and be issued a selection certificate of Quebec (CSQ)

Note: flight tickets and hotel costs are the financial responsibility of the client

Within a period of approximately 3 to 4 months, The Canadian government will issue the request to undergo a medical examination; they will send along a list of physicians registered with the Canadian Embassy and you may choose the one of your convenience.
The Embassy will check your police records and those of your family and you will be required to submit police records from counties you have lived in six months and more. These must be recent and performed only after request by the embassy.

As a final step, the Canadian government will issue the permanent residence visa which will allow you to immigrate and settle in Canada.

After arrival to Canada, Sedav will offer consulting and the necessary help for the establishment of your future business.
You will have three years from the date of your entry to setup and develop the business of your choice in compliance with the requirements already mentioned.

Steps in the Immigration Process - Entrepreneur Class

Investor Category

General Prerequisites

Possess a net worth of at least $CAN 800.000, accumulated through legal business activity;

Have at least three years experience in management (planning, management of human, material and financial resources) acquired in a for-profit and legal company (agricultural, industrial or commercial) in a government or international organization;

Agree to invest a minimum of $CAN 400.000 for 5 years, in the National Bank of Finance, and sign an agreement.
This amount will be deposited in Investissement-Québec (accredited financial institution) or in one of its branches to help finance aid programs for small and medium sized companies (PYME) of Quebec.

Note: the evaluation of your application will take into account many other factors. As an investor there is no compulsion to create or acquire a company.

Immigration in the investor category

Sedav proceeds with the immigration process in the investor class through the province of Québec with the goal of receiving the permanent residence visa issued by the Government of Canada.

The investor must have a minimum net worth of $CAN 800.000 and invest $CAN 400,000 in a title with a fixed 5 year term. This amount is invested in a certificate with fixed terms with government guarantee, without interest.

The interest generated by this investment helps the government subsidize advanced small and medium-sized companies. As an immigrant you will have the satisfaction of knowing that your investment will go toward helping companies in Quebec, in their development and job creation.

If you wish to apply as an investor, you must sign a contract with Sedav and an agreement with the National Bank of Finance. These documents will then be sent along with the immigration application file that is sent to the provincial authorities of Quebec.

Before being invested as a long term certificate, your funds will be placed in short term titles which are very secure and liquid. Earnings are tax exempt for people not residing in the country.

In the event that the Canadian immigration authorities turn down the visa application, both Sedav and the National Bank of Finance will refund the totality of the investment (100%) and all the fees paid.

From the time Sedav sends the documentation to the Government of Quebec, the candidate must wait approximately 3 to 4 months before he will have the interview with the Quebec immigration authorities official who will issue the selection certificate of Quebec (CSQ) at which time the funds will be transferred to the National Bank of Finance.

Sedav will then act on your behalf in front of the Canadian Government authorities where you will be asked to undergo a medical examination and present proof of no criminal record; this will be followed by the issuing of the residence visa.

Steps in the Immigration Process - Investor Class

Financing Option

REQUIRED SUM $CAN 400,000.00

FINANCING $CAN 0

REFUNDED SUM $ 400,000.00

REQUIRED LOAN SUM $CAN 120,000.00

FINANCING $CAN 400,000.00

REFUNDED SUM $ CAN 0