Offboarding package

Here is a list of documentation, or follow-up requests that you may receive from the IRCC regarding your Permanent Residency Application that you should have prepared ahead:

IMP Inspection (Employment Standards Check)

CRA Business Number Business License/Permit A commercial lease or business contract if applicable Employment agreement Payroll history/timesheets Evidence of employment safety procedures and policies that are in place Any customer contracts to prove the existence of your business Historical milestones that the company has achieved Any other documentation specifically outlined on the IMP form

Business Related Documentation

A detailed & updated business plan (Note from Launch: There has not been any formal guideline provided by the IRCC on the depth of a business plan. Please provide as much detailed information as possible in supplement to the information or documentation your team has provided via the Due Diligence submission on the Canadian entity) Documents of any customer contracts, employee contracts, etc. Evidence of any meetings conducted, partnerships, events Evidence of your business developments being related back to your initially outlined reasons for obtaining a work permit (This will vary per company but may include establishing an office space in Vancouver or elsewhere in Canada, hiring employees, executing marketing/sales strategies, etc.) Historical financial records, revenue generation, taxes

Program Related Documentation

Client Agreement/Term Sheet (we will send you a copy by email, don’t forget to sign it) Consolidated Receipt (we will send you a copy by email) Evidence of payments for program fees If any other program-related document has been requested by the IRCC, please forward us this request via email.

Please note that we ask your team to forward any immigration-related questions or support to your immigration partner as your program has come to completion with us. If there are any urgent matters, you can have these forwarded but any advisement, query requests, and support are under the services provided by your immigration partner and not by Launch Academy.

Other documents that may be requested by IRCC:

  1. Police Certificate - From each country/state where the residence period has been six months or longer since the age of 18, it must be an original police certificate.
  2. Supplementary Information on your travel history for each applicant including any trips to Canada or your home country from the age of 18 or the past 10 years, whichever is most recent with information on dates and labels. 
  3. Proof of Funds - Updated proof of settlement funds must be provided for at least the last 6 months that includes the date on which the account was opened, the current balance of each account, and the average balance for the past 6 months. These letters should also include the financial institution’s letterhead and contact information (address, telephone number, and email address). For additional instructions, please visit the “Proof of Funds” section of the IRCC website. 
  4. Business Activity Description - This should be a supplementary documentation describing the primary business activities you will be involved in during your stay in Canada. Please provide supporting documentation describing business activities and progress since your application for permanent residence was submitted. Must also provide and show what has been achieved and the work that has been accomplished thus far for your intended business in Canada. 
  5. Submission of Settlement Plans - Please provide a settlement plan regarding your ability/intention to establish in Canada. If available, please provide supporting documentation which can include: proof of enrollment at education institutions for your dependents, proof of planned residence in Canada (ie: Tenancy agreement/tile deed), social ties in Canada (ie: testimonials from family/friends/community), etc.
  6. Submission of Incorporation of business in Canada -  If your company is not incorporated please provide an explanation/indicate whether you have plans to do so. 
  7. Military Records - A certified copy of Military records, if you were exempt please provide official proof of military exemption from the relevant authority. 

Suggested Prompts

How can applicants effectively organize and present the extensive documentation required to streamline the IRCC review process?

What are the potential challenges in gathering secondary documentation like police certificates or proof of funds, and how might applicants overcome them?

In what ways can providing detailed business development evidence strengthen an applicant’s case for permanent residency based on their business activities in Canada?

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