Canada Welcomes Businessmen 

The Business Immigration Program seeks to attract experienced business people to Canada who will support the development of a strong and prosperous Canadian economy.

Business immigrants are expected to make a C$800,000 investment or to own and manage businesses in Canada.  

Canada has three classes of business immigrants: 

• investors  
• entrepreneurs and  
• self-employed persons.  

Investors 

The Immigrant Investor Program seeks to attract experienced business people to invest C$800,000 into Canada’s economy. Investors must: 

• show that they have business experience  
• have a minimum net worth of C$1,600,000 that was obtained legally and  
• make a C$800,000 investment.  

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Investors

The Immigrant Investor Program seeks experienced business people to invest C$800,000 into Canada’s economy and become permanent residents. Investors must:

• show that they have business experience
• have a minimum net worth of C$1,600,000 that was obtained legally and
• make a C$800,000 investment.

Your investment is managed by Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC) and is guaranteed by the Canadian provinces that use it to create jobs and help their economies grow.

CIC will return your C$800,000 investment, without interest, about five years and two months after payment.

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Entrepreneurs 

The Entrepreneur Program seeks to attract experienced business persons who will own and actively manage businesses in Canada that contribute to the economy and create jobs. Entrepreneurs must: 

• show that they have business experience  
• have a minimum net worth of C$300,000 that was obtained legally and  
• respect the conditions for entrepreneurs after they arrive in Canada. 

To be eligible under the Entrepreneur Program, you must meet the following requirements: 

• Have at least two years of business experience.  
• Have a net worth of at least C$300,000 that was obtained legally.  
• Meet the selection criteria for the Entrepreneur Program.  
• Meet medical, security and other requirements. 

Self-employed persons 

The Self-Employed Persons Program seeks to attract applicants who have the intention and ability to become self-employed in Canada. Self-employed persons are required to have either: 

• relevant experience that will make a significant contribution to the cultural or athletic life of Canada or  
• experience in farm management and the intention and ability to purchase and manage a farm in Canada.  

QUALIFYING PROFESSIONS ARE DESCRIBED BELOW

 

5 Occupations in Art, Culture, Recreation and Sport  

Major Group 51 

Professional Occupations in Art and Culture 

·         511 Librarians, Archivists, Conservators and Curators 

·         512 Writing, Translating and Public Relations Professionals  

·         513 Creative and Performing Artists  

Major Group 52 

Technical and Skilled Occupations in Art, Culture, Recreation and Sport 

·         521 Technical Occupations in Libraries, Archives, Museums and Art Galleries 

·         522 Photographers, Graphic Arts Technicians and Technical and Co-ordinating Occupations in Motion Pictures, Broadcasting and the Performing Arts  

·         523 Announcers and Other Performers  

·         524 Creative Designers and Craftspersons  

·         525 Athletes, Coaches, Referees and Related Occupations