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 800,000 $ CAD investment or to own and manage businesses in Canada.

Canada has three classes of business immigrants:

Investors

Immigrant Investor Program intends to attract experienced people and capital to Canada. It is necessary for the investors to have experience in business, to have minimum net assets of 1,600,000 $CAD and to make an investment of 800,000 $CAD.
 

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 300,000 $ CAD that was obtained legally and
• respect the conditions for entrepreneurs after they arrive in Canada.

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.

Each application can be made for only one class and cannot be changed once the application is submitted. The criteria you must meet to qualify are different for each class.