Canada Business Immigration - Investor Category

Citizenship and Immigration Canada established the Immigrant Investor Program to promote economic development and employment in Canada by attracting people with capital, business acumen and/or solid managerial skills for business immigration to Canada.

As a qualified Immigrant Investor, you and your immediate family can obtain Canada Immigration (Permanent Resident) Visas by investing CAD$400,000 for five years under the Federal Program (applicants intending to reside anywhere in Canada, except Quebec) or the Quebec Program (applicants intending to reside in the province of Quebec). Both programs are Government guaranteed, assuring that your CAD$400,000 will be reimbursed in full, without interest, at the end of five years.

The table below summarizes the eligibility requirements of both the Federal and Quebec Programs.

Requirements	Federal Program
Intended destination	Anywhere in Canada, except Quebec
Minimum net worth	CAD$800,000, legally obtained
Business and/or Management Experience	Management and ownership of a qualifying business, as defined under the Regulations, OR Management of 5 employees in a business
Investment	CAD$400,000 for 5 years, Government guaranteed 0% interest. Financing is available
Miscellaneous	Medical examination and security background check

Requirements	Quebec Program
Intended destination	Province of Quebec
Minimum net worth	CAD$800,000, legally obtained
Business and/or Management Experience	Management experience (planning, supervision and some control of human, physical and financial resources) acquired in a lawful, commercial, industrial or agricultural enterprise, OR management experience in a governmental or international organization
Investment	CAD$400,000 for 5 years, Government guaranteed 0% interest. Financing is available
Miscellaneous	Medical examination and security background check

To inquire about the Canada Immigrant Investor Program and how to apply for a Canada Immigration Visa under it, you may contact our Canadian Immigration Law Office at the following telephone numbers:

Toll Free in USA and Canada: 1-866-937-4782
From outside North America: +1 (514) 937-4782

If you prefer, you can send us an inquiry about your particular situation.

For more information on Canada Business Immigration, see our Business Immigration FAQ.