Permanent Resident Visa -
Investors

As of June 26, 2010 Canada Immigration will not be accepting new Investor Class applications.

This moratorium does not apply to Quebec destined Investor applicants.

New regulations coming into effect in the early fall of 2010 will mean that Investors will have to have a net worth of at least $1,500,000CAD and be prepared to make a passive investment of $800,000CAD. This will also apply to the province of Quebec.

Under the current Investors Program, a potential business migrant must evidence extensive business knowledge in addition to substantial capital.

Investors must have a net worth of $800,000 CAD and make an investment worth $400,000 CAD to the Receiver General for Canada. Investments to the Receiver General for Canada are guaranteed by participating provinces and territories and must be made when advised to do so by the Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC).

Depending on the exact date in which you make the investment, it will mature 5 years and 3 months from that date. The investment is not returned with interest and the money invested will be used to fund job creation and the development on the economy within Canada.

The Investors Program is also a points tested visa and requires a pass mark of 35 out of 100 points and is assessed on six main factors including age, education, business experience, language ability and adaptability.

Investors must have at least two years business experience immediately before making an application to CIC. They must have either:

controlled and managed a percentage of equity in a qualifying business

managed at least five full-time job equivalents per year in a qualifying business

Unlike other business categories, the Investors Program does not require you to start a business in Canada.

If you believe you have the required funds and business experience, please contact us for a full assessment.