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Business Immigration · San Francisco, CA

Business Immigration guidance
for San Francisco applicants.

Licensed RCIC support for US entrepreneurs and business owners exploring Canadian entrepreneur streams, Startup Visa, and Intra-Company Transfer pathways.

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San Francisco Market Context

Why San Francisco applicants choose business immigration.

A leading technology and startup hub, where software engineers and founders frequently weigh Canadian Startup Visa and Express Entry pathways alongside US options.

Business Immigration in San Francisco

Bay Area executives most often use Intra-Company Transfer when a US tech company opens or expands a Canadian office, particularly in Toronto or Vancouver's growing tech corridors.

Business immigration pathways reward demonstrated management experience and sufficient net worth over any single credential — which is why local business context matters more here than for most other pathways. Mahyar Afzali, RCIC, works directly with clients throughout the process — from initial eligibility assessment through submission and follow-through — regardless of where in the US you're based.

Eligibility Snapshot
3–4 years business or senior management experience
Net worth threshold varies by stream (typically CAD $300K–$1M+)
IELTS B1 or above preferred
Genuine intent to actively manage the business in Canada

The Consulate General of Canada in San Francisco serves the Bay Area; immigration applications are filed with IRCC directly, not through the consulate.

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