It is also called
Fast Track Investor Program because Investor class has the shortest processing times. There are three options for immigrating to Canada on Investor Class:
Federal Investor Program
· Applicant must have legally obtained net worth of $800,000 CAD and be willing to invest $400,000 CAD for five years without interest with the government of Canada (we can arrange financing as well).
· Should have two years of experience in managing a business or managing five employees or a combination of the two.
· Need a minimum score of 35 points on Canada’s
assessment test.
Quebec Investor Program
This program is for Immigrants planning to settle in Quebec only.
· Applicant must have legally obtained $800,000 CAD net assets and be willing to invest $400,000 CAD for five years guaranteed by the Quebec government.
· Must have two years of management experience in agricultural, industrial or commercial business.
· Meet minimum 40 points on the assessment criteria
Provincial Nominee Investor Visa
· Requirements vary between provinces and territories based on their own economic needs and requirements. Contact IZC for assistance in choosing which Province will be a match for your investment and personal needs, preferences, or visit our
Provincial Nominee Program page for more information.
These applicants contribute to the Canadian economy and create jobs for Canadians. They have business experience and will own and manage their own businesses once they become Permanent Residents of Canada.
There are three Entrepreneur programs:
Federal Entrepreneur Program
Quebec Entrepreneur Program
This is for immigrants coming and settling in Quebec only.
· Applicants must have legally obtained net assets of $300,000
· Needs two years of experience in running an agricultural, industrial or commercial business.
· Require minimum 50 points in the Assessment criteria.
Provincial Nominee Entrepreneur Visa
· Requirements between provinces and territories vary based on the specific needs. Contact IZC for assistance in choosing which province or territory will be a match for your entrepreneurship as well as personal goals, or visit our
Provincial Nominee Program page for more information.
Self-employed class is looking for immigrants who have the ability and the intention to be self-employed once they arrive in Canada on Permanent residence visa.
There are three programs in Self- Employed Class:
Federal Self Employed Program
This program allows immigrants to come and settle anywhere in Canada except Quebec.
· Open to: Skilled athletes, farm management, culture/artistically focused fields
· Need two years of experience in self-employment or two years of experience at world class level or a combination of the two.
· Minimum 35 points required in Canada’s
Assessment Test.
Quebec Self Employed Program
The applicant must be willing to live and work in Quebec only.
· Must create your own job once you come to Quebec by practising in a profession or trade on your own account.
· Minimum net assets of $100,000
· Have two years of experience as a Self-employed worker in the trade or profession
Provincial Nominee Self Employed Program
· Requirements vary between provinces and territories. Contact IZC for assistance in choosing which Province will be a match for your self-employment as well as personal need and preferences, or visit our
Provincial Nominee Program page for more information.