Investor Immigration in Canada
Immigration Simplified
Do you have substantial funds and have an interest in immigrating to Canada? The business investor program may be your answer.
In general, investor immigration works as follows: Applicants must have a minimum personal net worth of $800,000 CDN and invest a minimum of $400,000 CDN in the form of a loan to the Canadian government. The funds are managed by the government of Canada, and the investment is returned after five years without interest. The investment is handled by an approved financial intermediary, usually a Canadian bank.
The primary benefit of investor immigration is that the applicant does not have to establish and manage his or her own business. In addition, unlike entrepreneur immigrants, applicants under the investor program can obtain permanent resident status in Canada with no terms and conditions.
While obtaining investor immigration status in Canada offers many benefits to applicants, the legal process to obtain investor immigration status poses numerous challenges. The Canadian government will require proof that:
- You acquired your wealth legally
- You have paid all taxes in your country of origin
- Your net worth meets program requirements
Paperwork and other challenges are extensive. Instead of risking your immigration goals by handling your case on your own, consider hiring Pace Law Firm. Our lawyers have helped dozens of individuals and their families immigrate to Canada permanently through the investor class immigration program, including clients from:
- Russia
- Kazakhstan
- Mongolia
- Ukraine
- Egypt
- China
- India
- Vietnam
- Saudi Arabia and other Gulf states
We are skilled at resolving issues, and have a proven track record of successfully gaining approval for investor applicant clients.
Investor Immigration and Quebec
The Quebec Immigrant Investor Program and the Federal Immigrant Investor Program are nearly identical in terms of investment criteria. However, in many cases, the Quebec Immigrant Investor program allows for faster processing. Because of this, the vast majority of immigrant investors opt to apply under the Quebec program, rather than the Federal program. Contact our offices for more information regarding both Quebec and Federal investor immigration legal help.
Contact Us
If you face immigration-related challenges in Canada, contact Pace Law Firm. We offer free initial consultations, and operate out of our main office in Toronto, Ontario. Our office, at 295 The West Mall (main intersection: The West Mall and Bloor St. West) is accessible both by public transportation and by Highways 427, 401 and the Q.E.W. To contact us, call 1-888-339-4033 or 1-416-900-3509 or send us an e-mail.
