Immigrating to Canada - Investors, Entrepreneurs, Self-Employed
If you are an investor, entrepreneur or self-employed person who would like to immigrate to Canada, Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC) provides a wealth of information to help you through the application process.
Immigrating to Canada - Entrepreneurs
To qualify as an entrepreneur, CIC requires you to prove that you have at least two years of experience in business and a net worth of at least CAN$300,000. In addition, you must commit to purchasing and operating a business in Canada that will create jobs and contribute to the economy. In addition, you must earn at least 35 points on a selection grid that measures the likelihood that you will be able to establish yourself economically in Canada.
Immigrating to Canada - Investors
To qualify as an investor, CIC requires you to prove that you have at least two years of experience in business and a net worth of at least CAN$800,000. In addition, you must earn at least 35 points on a selection grid that measures the likelihood that you will be able to establish yourself economically in Canada. And before a visa is issued, you must make an investment of $400,000 to CIC.
Immigrating to Canada - Self-Employed Persons
To qualify as a self-employed person, CIC requires you to prove that you have at least two years of experience in business and that you plan to become self-employed upon your arrival in Canada. In addition, you earn at least 35 points on a selection grid that measures the likelihood that you will be able to establish yourself economically in Canada.
If you would like more information on immigrating to Canada as an investor, entrepreneur or self-employed person, please visit your nearest visa office or go to CIC's web site.
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