The Canada Immigrant Investor Program is essentially focused on encouraging the culture of entrepreneurship in Canada in the form of new businesses or Start-ups. It offers a direct pathway to Permanent Residency for qualifying entrepreneurs who are chosen by government-designated organizations to be supported for their business. The most unique feature of this program is that, it enables the entrepreneurs to retain their Permanent Residency irrespective of success or failure of the business. Even if their Canadian business is unsuccessful, individuals granted Permanent Residency through this program can still retain their Permanent Residency status.
PROGRAM SUMMARY
Canada Immigrant Investor Program
Country | Canada |
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Name of Program | Canada Immigrant Investor Program |
Investment type | Business venture (Passive) |
Investment Amount | CAD $75,000 (May vary) |
Spouse |
Yes
|
Children |
Yes
(under 22 years of age)
|
PROCESSING TIME |
12 to 16 months on average
|
Permanent Residency |
Immediately
|
Citizenship |
After 5 years of Permanent Residency
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Physical Residency Requirements | 2 out of 5 years to maintain Permanent Residency & 3 out of 5 years to apply for citizenship |
Benefits | Visa Free Travel to Canada
· Freedom to live and/or work in the Canada · Children have right to attend free public education · College aged children have the rights to scholarships, grants, and · Option to acquire Canadian Citizenship and Passport after · Benefits extended to investor’s family, including the spouse or |