An individual whose present occupation is not on the above referred occupation list can also immigrate to Canada, provided he has a validated job offer from Canada or from the province of Quebec, that is this job offer needs to be approved by the respective Canadian Department of Employment in Canada. The Canadian government's goal is to create jobs for Canadians and support provincial economic development strategy. Initially Canada wants to attract immigrants with personal qualities that will allow them to integrate easily into Canadian society and to make an ongoing contribution to the country. The Canadian government is most eager to grant immigrant visas to those who will contribute to Canada's economic development by applying their risk capital, entrepreneurial skills and their knowledge of new markets and technologies in the Canadian business setting. Additionally, it is someone who will actively take part in the management of the business.
Past experience is the key here.
An applicant in this category must show an ability to manage a business based on his past experience. Entrepreneurs may apply for either an unconditional visa or conditional visa. An unconditional visa carries the stipulation that the applicant invest in a business before arrival in Canada. In such cases, the applicant must prove that a financial and legal commitment has already been made to establish, purchase or make an investment in a specified business in Canada. Conditional visas are granted on the assumption that the immigrant establish a business within two years of arrival in Canada.