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Business Immigration

(Federal, Quebec & Provincial Nominee)


A. Federal Business Program
         Federal Investor Program
         Federal Entrepreneur Program
         Self-Employed Persons Program
B.Quebec business program
         Quebec Investor Program
         Quebec Entrepreneur Program
         Quebec Self-Employed Worker Program
C. Provincial Business Nominee Programs
         Manitoba Business Nominee Program
         Nova Scotia Business Nominee Program

A. Federal Business Program

The Federal Government of Canada developed the Canadian Business Immigration Program to facilitate the arrival of experienced business people to Canada to invest, insert, or start a business in Canada. There are three programs through which an applicant may qualify for the Federal Business Immigration Program. These include an Entrepreneur Program, an Investor Program and a Self-Employed Person Program.

Federal Investor Program

The Federal Investor program applicants must meet the following criteria:

  1. Have a net worth of at least CAD $1,600,000. This net worth should be lawfully acquired by the applicant.
  2. Upon your approval, you will have two options:
         a- Either deposit $800,000 Cad with the Federal Government of Canada. The government of Canada will refund the exact amount after five years without any interest on it.
    Or
         b- Instead of depositing $800,000 without any gains for five years, you can pay a one-time payment of $220,000 to an accredited Financial Institution as the interest and charges of that $800,000 for five years. Upon your approval, you will have two options; a- Either deposit $800,000 Cad with the Federal Government of Canada. The government of Canada will refund the exact amount after five years without any interest on it. Or b- Instead of depositing $800,000 without any gains for five years, you can pay a one-time payment of $220,000 to an accredited Financial Institution as the interest and charges of that $800,000 for five years.
  3. In the period beginning five years before the date of application, the investor must have either managed and controlled a qualifying business of sufficient size; or worked as a manager in a business or an organization for at least two years.

Features of the Federal Investor Program

  1. Investors do not have to start a business in Canada
  2. The investment is fully guaranteed by the Canadian Government
  3. No immigration conditions are imposed upon arrival in Canada
  4. The waiting time is much less than the other programs.

Federal Entrepreneur Program

The Federal Entrepreneur program is designed for business applicants who wish to open or control a percentage of a Canadian business. Entrepreneur applicants must meet the following criteria:

  1. Have a net worth of at least CAD $300,000. This net worth should be lawfully acquired by the applicant
  2. Have previously managed and controlled a percentage of equity of a qualifying business for at least two years within the five years before the date of the business immigration application.
  3. Once in Canada, entrepreneur immigrants must own and actively manage a business in Canada that will contribute to the Canadian economy.

There are immigration conditions imposed upon admission to Canada, therefore, within three years of becoming a permanent resident, the entrepreneur must have:

  1. Controlled and actively managed a qualifying Canadian busines for a period of at least one year
  2. Created employment opportunities through their Canadian business for others.

The conditions are removed once they have been satisfied by the entrepreneur.

Features of the Entrepreneur Program

  1. Flexible education, language and age requirements.
  2. Suits best for the businessman /woman with lower asset.

Federal Self-Employed Persons Program

This program is designed for:

  1. World Class Artists or those who are self-employed in cultural and art related businesses
  2. World Class Athletes or those who are self-employed in athletic and sport related businesses
  3. Farm managers or those who are self-employed in farm related businesses.
Applicants to the Self-employed Persons Program must intend and be able to generate their own employment while simultaneously making a significant contribution to the cultural, artistic, athletic, and/or agricultural life of Canada. Applicants must have a significant amount of experience (2+ years) in an area relevant to their application in the five years before they apply.

Features of Federal Self-Employed Program
  1. Flexible education, language and age requirement
  2. No any conditions on visa, therefore, there is no need to open/purchase a business after arrival.

B. Quebec business program

The Province of Quebec has its own business immigration program. There are three programs through which an applicant may qualify for the Quebec Business Immigration Program. These include an Entrepreneur Program, an Investor Program and a Self-Employed Worker Program.

Quebec Investor Program:

Applicants with sizable financial resources may be more inclined to apply under the Investor program and contribute to Quebec 's economic development through investment. These applicants must:

  1. Have a legally acquired, minimum net worth of CAD $800,000.
  2. Have at least three years of management and business experience.
  3. Invest a CAD $400,000 in Investissement Quebec or one of its subsidiaries in the Province of Quebec for five years. This amount will be refunded to the applicant without interest following completion of the five years.
  4. Have intention to reside in the Province of Quebec.
Features of Quebec Investor Program is similar to the Federal Investor Program with only the processing time being slightly shorter than the Federal Investor Program.

Quebec Entrepreneur Program:

Applicants with an entrepreneurial spirit may be interested in the Quebec Entrepreneur Program. Applicants in this program should develop a business plan that will create jobs in Quebec. In addition, they must:

  1. Have a lawfully acquired net worth of at least CAD $300,000
  2. Have at least three years of management experience
  3. Control of at least 33 1/3% of the capital of an eligible Canadian business
  4. Manage the corporation actively and continuously
  5. Create at least one full-time equivalent job for Canadian citizens or permanent residents other than the applicant and his or her family.

Features of Quebec Entrepreneur Program is similar to the Federal Entrepreneur Program.

Quebec Self-Employed Worker Program

The Quebec Self Employed Worker Program is ideal for applicants intending to create their own employment. Applicants to this program must:

  1. Become self-employed in an occupation under his or her account.
  2. Lawfully acquired a minimum net worth of CAD $100,000.

C. Provincial Business Nominee Programs

Manitoba Business Nominee Program

The Province of Manitoba and the Government of Canada have also developed a Nominee Program for Business Immigrants. Applicants to the MPNP for Business Immigrants must meet certain criteria as outlined below:

  1. Possess a minimum personal net-worth of CAD $250,000.
  2. Have a minimum of CAD $150,000 available for investment in Manitoba.
  3. Have demonstrated business or management experience of a successful company.
  4. Conduct a visit or plan a visit to Manitoba in the few months of applying to explore business opportunities and quality of life in Manitoba.
  5. Provide a Letter of Credit from a recognized financial institution to the Provincial Government of Manitoba in the amount of CAD $75,000 guaranteeing the establishment or purchase of a business in Manitoba.

The most important Feature of the Manitoba Business Nominee Program is that its processing time is the shortest among the similar federal and or provincial programs and in addition, it has an easier selection criteria.

Nova Scotia Business Nominee Program

The Business Nominee Program of the Province of Nova Scotia is a joint endeavour between Nova Scotia and the Government of Canada. Nova Scotia primarily looks for experienced managers willing to make a financial contribution to a Nova Scotia business and enter into an employment contract with that business. In order to qualify as a Nova Scotia Business Nominee, applicants must:

  1. Have owned and operated a business, either personally or in partnership; OR have two years of management experience during the last five years.
  2. Possess a minimum net worth of CAD $300,000.
  3. Have basic speaking, reading and writing proficiency in English, or French and English, at a level enabling the applicant to function in.
  4. Make a one-time, non-refundable contribution of CAD $128,000.

Following approval, nominees can then proceed to select a six month middle management employment contract from an approved list. During the six month contract, nominees will be remunerated a salary of CAD $20,000. Preference is given to applicants between 25 and 60 years of age.
The most important Feature of the Nova Scotia Business Nominee Program is that its processing time is shorter than the Federal and Quebec Investor programs and in addition, the applicant gains Canadian business management experience.