The Canada Immigrant Investor Programs aim to attract experienced business people who are expected to invest, own, or manage a business in the country. In return, the investors are granted the right to apply for a Canadian permanent residency along with a guaranteed repayment of their investment.
The Canadian Business Immigration Program was first launched in the province of Quebec in 1986. The Federal government of Canada launched a separate program in 1999.
Since then, the investor immigration programs have been gaining popularity among high net worth individuals who are perusing better lifestyles and better business opportunities.
Why Canada?
In terms of area, Canada is the second largest country in the world after Russia, with an approximate population of 34 million people.
Consisting of ten provinces and three territories, Canada is presented simultaneously by a parliamentary democracy and a constitutional monarchy headed by Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.
Canada is among the world's wealthiest nations due to its outstanding natural resources - including oil, natural gas, and fresh water. Key sectors of the Canadian economy are chemical, mining, and machinery production. Surprisingly, Canada is one of the most significant producers and exporters of wheat and agricultural goods worldwide.
Canada is the world's number one immigration destination, offering more than 60 government-supported immigration programs for different needs. Consistently ranked by the United Nations as one of the best places to live in the world, Canada offers a safe social environment, a first-class educational system, and an accessible health care system.
Canada is a land of diverse communities and endless opportunities!
As a business immigrant in Canada, you and your dependants
can enjoy the following benefits:
- You can obtain permanent resident status upon arrival in Canada;
- You are permitted to live, work, study, and do business in Canada;
- You are allowed to enter and leave Canada freely;
- You may apply for Canadian citizenship three (3) years after arrival in Canada;
- There are no language or age restrictions;
- You have an option to borrow the required investment capital.
There are two Immigrant Investor Programs for Canada - the Federal and the Quebec Immigrant Investor Programs, both with similar qualifications and requirements.
Recently, the Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC) and Quebec Immigration Authorities have proposed some changes to the qualification criteria of the immigrant investor programs.
The proposed changes are effective as of December 1, 2010. Please find the details about the new Canada immigration rules at the following links: