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Omar Yaqub on 25 Jun 125.30. Canadian interests: Significant benefit-Entrepreneurs/self-employed candidates seeking to operate a business R205(a), C11 Applicants who have, or may have, a dual intent (see OP11, section 5.4) to seek status as a worker and then eventually as a permanent resident, must satisfy the officer that they have the ability and willingness to leave Canada at the end of the temporary period authorized under R183. Permanent resident applicants If a permanent resident applicant has met the definition of ―entrepreneur‖ or ―self-employed‖ (R97 to R101) and has been selected, they may be issued a work permit if there are compelling and urgent reasons to authorize the entry of the person before processing is complete. They must demonstrate that their admission to Canada to begin establishing or operating their business would generate significant economic, social or cultural benefits or opportunities for Canadian citizens or permanent residents pursuant to R205(a). It is expected that it would be a rare applicant who could satisfy an officer that their entry into Canada would provide a significant benefit before their eligibility for permanent residence has been assessed. It should be noted that any ‗early admission' entrepreneurs must also satisfy the officer that they meet the requirements of A22(2), that they ‗will leave Canada by the end of the period authorized for their stay', if their permanent residence application is ultimately refused. A work permit should not be granted to remedy concerns relating to processing times, particularly if serious questions such as source of funds remain outstanding. Note: Special considerations apply when the application for a work permit comes from a foreign national who is being considered by a provincial or territorial government for nomination as a permanent resident. Provinces and territories sometimes identify foreign nationals as potential nominees, based on their intention to u