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What are the requirements and different pathways for Canada’s investor program?

For the investor program, are there any other investment options rather than making a deposit investment of 1.2M CAD for five years? If so, what is the most popular/advisable?


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  • MICS Global
    September 15, 2023

    The only investor program is QIIP which is not open yet, so the finance option details are not released in full yet. In order to be eligible for this program, you need to have a net worth of at least 2M CAD and two years of management experience in the last five years. The second option if you currently own over 51% shares of your business or work as executive or senior manager, is to work for your own corporation or a branch of the parent company. There is a route to permanent residency after all. Start-up visa is also a permanent residency option in which there is no investment requirement in advance.

  • Kranc Associates
    September 12, 2023

    Firstly, generally speaking, when 'investing' (it's not an investment in the financial sense - it's for immigration purposes), people generally do not pay the full 1.2M and await payback. Rather, they pay a lump sum (usually around $350,000), with no return. These numbers could change, and also, note that this is for Quebec only at this time. Other provinces have different entrepreneurial schemes.

  • JTH Lawyers Inc.
    September 12, 2023

    The Investor Program that you mention is still suspended (since 2019). There are better and cheaper alternatives; just contact your Canadian Immigration Lawyer to evaluate your options.

  • NIMARIA IT CO.
    September 11, 2023

    Canada has a variety of business immigration programs designed to attract individuals who can contribute to the economy. These programs aim to promote economic growth by bringing in investors, entrepreneurs, and self-employed individuals with capital, business expertise, and entrepreneurial skills. They also seek to create new business opportunities and enhance access to international markets by welcoming immigrants familiar with those markets. There are several pathways for business immigration in Canada, depending on where you plan to settle: (1) Investors: The Quebec Immigrant Investor Program (QIIP) is for individuals with a specified net worth and the ability to invest in Quebec's economy. (2) Entrepreneurs: Both the Canadian government and various provinces and territories, including Quebec, offer immigration options for those interested in starting a business in Canada. (3) Self-Employed: Self-employed individuals with significant experience in specific trades and professions can apply for Canadian immigration. (4) Start-Up Visas: Entrepreneurs with innovative business ideas may be eligible for immigration through the Start-up Visa programs. (5) Provincial Nomination: The Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) allows provinces and territories across Canada to welcome business immigrants based on their specific needs and priorities. (6) Work Permits: Canada offers temporary work permits to individuals seeking to start or operate a business temporarily.