What you Need to Know When Preparing an Alberta Business Plan for an Owner Operator Program

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What you Need to Know When Preparing an Alberta Business Plan for an Owner Operator Program

When preparing to apply for the owner operator program in Alberta, you will need an Alberta business plan to help make your case. The Alberta Business Plan is not only the best place to present the overview of the business but, also illustrate why you qualify for the owner operator program. There are many things to keep in mind to ensure your business plan helps make the strongest immigration case possible. Background The Owner Operator Program is an exception to the Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA). The LMIA is a document that employers are often required to submit in order to hire a foreign worker. It requires businesses to prove they have made a reasonable effort to fill a role with a current citizen, thus justifying the need to hire a foreign worker. However, in certain circumstances, such as the owner operator program, the LMIA requirement is waived. Economic Benefit If you have done any research on Canadian immigration, you will have learned that the top priority behind most immigration is to bring significant economic benefit to the country. This is particularly evident when it comes to business immigration such as the owner operator program. The point is best made with a well-researched and supported business plan, in this


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