Immigrant Investor Program - Your ticket to Canada



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The Canadian Ministry of Citizenship and Immigration has developed the Immigrant Investor Program to present experienced business people and senior managers with the unique opportunity to immigrate to Canada. By fulfilling certain conditions and investing a predetermined amount of capital, applicants can obtain Canadian permanent residency and benefit from dual citizenship.



Program Eligibility

  • * Individuals must have a minimum net worth of $1.6 million CAD that was obtained legally.

  • * Before a visa is issued, an amount of $800,000 CAD must be invested in the Canadian   economy for a period of five years, after which the capital is reimbursed without interest.

  • * If you do NOT have the required amount of cash, you have the option of paying   $220,000 CAD (non-refundable) to a Canadian bank and it will make a payment of   $800,000 CAD on your behalf.

  • * A minimum of two years of business or management experience is mandatory.

  • * You must also obtain a minimum of 35 points in a selection grid designed to determined   whether you will be able to become economically established in Canada.

  • * Pass a medical and security examination.

  • * You must also show that you have enough money to support yourself and your   dependants after you arrive in Canada.
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