Business Class Visa

The Business Immigration Program seeks to attract experienced business people to Canada who can support the development of a strong and prosperous Canadian economy. Business immigrants are expected to make an investment or to own and manage businesses in Canada and must have certain experience and/or net worth criteria in order to satisfy Govt. of Canada eligibility obligation. The criteria you must meet to qualify are different for each class. These are as follows:

  • Investors

  • Entrepreneurs

  • Self-employed.

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 CAD $1,600,000 that was obtained legally and

  • make an investment of CAD $800,000

Entrepreneurs

To qualify as an entrepreneur, you must have at least two years of business experience and a net worth of at least C$300,000 that was obtained legally. The selection grid based on points is designed to determine whether you will be able to become economically established in Canada. You must also have a commitment to own and operate a business in Canada that will contribute to the economy and create jobs. After you become a permanent resident in Canada, you will have three years to meet the conditions of the Entrepreneur Class.

Self-Employed

A self-employed person must have relevant experience, intention, and ability to be self-employed in Canada and to make a significant contribution to Canada's economy.
Relevant Experience:

  • Participation in world-class cultural activities or athletics

  • Farm management experience

  • Self-employment in cultural activities or athletics.

To be eligible as a self-employed person, you must have the following criteria:

  • You must have relevant experience

  • You must meet selection criteria and

  • You must have medical, security, and other requirements.

For more information, please send us an email to info@gicscan.com asking for more information.