Quebec Business Immigration - Investor
The Quebec Immigrant Investor Program allows investors to obtain Canadian permanent residence by investing CAD$1,200,000 risk-free through an approved financial intermediary or by financing that investment.
Note: The last application cycle for this program ran from May 29, 2017, to February 23, 2018. The maximum number of applications was set at 1,900, of which up to 1,330 applications were accepted from nationals of the People's Republic of China, including the special administrative regions of Hong Kong and Macao.
Eligible applicants with advanced intermediate French ability were exempt from the quota until March 31, 2018. However, applications submitted by individuals with advanced intermediate French ability will continue to receive priority processing.
Advantages
- Investment without risk. The investment of CAD $1,200,000 is guaranteed by the Quebec government and returned in full after five years.
- Passive investment. No managerial role is required after the investment is made.
- Family included in the application. All immediate members of the candidate's family (spouse and dependent children) are included in the application and have the same status as the candidate.
- Benefits of permanent resident status. Enjoy as a permanent resident the same benefits provided to Canadians (universal health care, free public education, access to world-class universities, etc.)
Quebec Investor Program: Requirements
All Quebec Investors will be expected to meet the following requirements prior to their acceptance:
| Criteria | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Intended destination | Quebec |
| Minimum Net Worth | A minimum of CAD$2 million in legally acquired net worth, alone or with the help of their spouse or common-law partner if accompanying the applicant. Assets such as property, bank accounts, pension funds, stocks and shares may be included. |
| Business or Management Experience | A minimum of two years of management experience (planning, supervision and control of the financial and the human or physical resources) over the course of five years prior to the submission of the candidate's application in a specific enterprise (agricultural, commercial, or industrial, OR management experience in a governmental or international organization) and in a position defined as full time. The company must have a minimum of two full-time employees. It does not necessarily have to be profitable. It can also be an international agency, department or government agency. |
| Investment | Agreement to invest the sum of CAD$1,200,000 through an approved financial intermediary (this investment can be financed). |
| Miscellaneous | Successful medical examination and security background check. |
Learn more about Quebec or about the Canadian Immigration Process for the Quebec Investor Class.
