Invest In Canada

The Business Immigration Program seeks to attract experienced business people to Canada who will support the development of a strong and prosperous Canadian economy.Canada has three classes of business immigrants, each with separate eligibility criteria: investors, entrepreneurs and self-employed persons. An application can be made for only one class and once the application is submitted, the class cannot be changed.

Investors

The Immigrant Investor Program (IIP) seeks to attract experienced business persons and their capital to Canada. Investors must demonstrate business experience and a legally obtained minimum net worth of CAN $1,600,000 and must make an investment of CAN $800,000. BUT THERE IS AN OPTION TO FINANCE THIS AMOUNT. Please call our office and find out how.

Entrepreneurs

The Entrepreneur Program seeks to attract experienced business persons who will own and actively manage businesses in Canada that contribute to the economy and create jobs. Entrepreneurs must demonstrate business experience and a minimum legally obtained net worth of CAN $300,000, and are subject to conditions upon arrival in Canada.Within three years of becoming a permanent resident:

1. You must control at least one-third of the equity and actively manage a qualifying Canadian business for at least one year after becoming a permanent resident.
2. The business must have created the equivalent of at least one full-time job (1,950 hours of paid employment) for a Canadian citizen or permanent resident (other than yourself and your dependants).

Self-employed persons

The Self-Employed Persons Program seeks to attract applicants who have the intention and ability to become self-employed in Canada. Self-employed persons are required to have either (a) relevant experience that will enable them to make a significant contribution to the cultural or athletic life of Canada, or (b) experience in farm management and the intention and ability to purchase and manage a farm in Canada.

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