Buying your Permanent Residence Program
The investor program allows you to purchase your Canadian permanent residence. You may retire in Canada using this program because you are not required to work or manage a business in Canada. We offer free consultations if you meet the requirements below. Please send an email to support@immigrationtocanada.org if you think you qualify.
Main Requirements
- Pay about CAD$400,000-$500,000 (USD$280,000-USD$350,000) for Canadian permanent residence.
- French speaking and listening skills at level B2/7. French reading and writing skills are not required.
- You reside in Quebec for 6 months plus 6 months for you or your spouse/partner within a 2 year period. After that, you may reside in any part of Canada.
- Two years of management experience in the previous five years
- CAD$2,000,000 net worth of you and/or your spouse/partner
- Secondary school education
Steps in the Process
- Quebec approves your application within two months.
- You and your family can then live in Canada within one month or more depending on your nationality.
- Within the next two years, you reside in Quebec for 6 months plus 6 months for you or your spouse/partner.
- The Canadian government approves your Canadian permanent residence usually within 2 years.
Federal business immigration programs
There are two federal business immigration programs. One is the Self-Employed Persons Program; the other is the Start-Up Visa Program.
Self-Employed Persons Program
To immigrate as a self-employed individual, you must possess relevant experience and demonstrate that you intend to work for yourself once you’ve arrived in Canada. You must also score at least 35 points on the selection grid. The selection grid is a system that grades applicants based on education, experience, age, proficiency in English, French or English and French, and adaptability. The maximum one can score on the selection grid is 100 points.
You must also pass a medical examination and criminal and security checks if you intend to move to Canada.
Start-Up Visa Program
To be eligible for the Start-Up Visa Program, you must have a qualifying business and receive a letter of support from a business group approved to invest in or support start-ups. You will also need to meet the language requirements and have enough money to support yourself and any other family member who will be a part of your immigration application. Additionally, you must meet the admissibility requirements to enter Canada.
Investor immigration to Quebec
If you want to live in Quebec, you could apply for the Quebec Investor Program or the Quebec Entrepreneur Program.
Quebec Entrepreneur Program
There are two streams of the Quebec Entrepreneur Program.
To apply for Stream 1, you must be moving to the province to create and operate a qualifying business with no more than three other foreign nationals who have applied for the same program.
Stream 2 of the Entrepreneur Program requires that you move to the province to create or acquire and operate a business. On your own or along with your spouse or de facto spouse, you will also need to have a minimum net worth of C $900,000. You must be able to show that you legally acquired the funds.
You must also meet the province’s eligibility criteria and Canada’s admissibility requirements.
Provincial Nominee Programs
Each province and territory has a Provincial Nominee Program. Some of these programs have categories for candidates with entrepreneurial or management experience. A successful provincial nomination typically allows a candidate to apply for permanent residence.
Eligibility requirements vary for each program. You must meet the eligibility criteria for whichever province or territory you are applying to, as well as Canada’s admissibility requirements.
Immigration lawyer in Vancouver
You are not required to hire a lawyer to represent you in immigration matters, but it would be wise to do so. Hiring an immigration lawyer doesn’t mean your case will get special attention from the immigration authorities, and it doesn’t guarantee success. Still, a lawyer can help you avoid common mistakes that could derail your application.
Do you have questions about your eligibility for business or investor immigration to Canada? We can offer guidance at Goldman Associates.
With over 30 years of experience, our immigration lawyer can advise which immigration program might have the best chance of success based on your unique situation.
We will also prepare your immigration application, be your representative throughout the entire process and help you prepare for your interviews during the application process and at the border entry point.
Call us today to schedule an appointment to discuss your case.