Business Permit for Immigration to Canada as an Investor
For immigrants seeking to make a passive investment in Canada the Investors permit could be the most appropriate immigration option.
Applicants of the investor business permit must demonstrate a net worth of CDN $ 1,600,000 and be prepared to invest CDN $800,000 with the Canadian government.
The CDN $800,000 is managed by Citizenship and Immigration Canada and is returned to you approximately 5 years and 2 months after payment with no interest.
Investors can be assured that their investment will be used to create jobs and grow the provincial economies.
Application Criteria for the Investors Permit for Canada
Aside from the financial requirements, investors will need to demonstrate the following:
- Suitable medical and security clearances
- 2 years business experience in the past five years
- Either as an equity owner or managing at least 5 staff.
- Be able to support themselves and family on arrival in Canada
| Number of Family Members |
Funds Required |
| 1 |
$11,115 |
| 2 |
$13,837 |
| 3 |
$17,011 |
| 4 |
$20,654 |
| 5 |
$23,425 |
| 6 |
$26,419 |
| 7 or more |
$29,414 |
- Score at least 35 points in the selection grid.
A maximum of 100 points is available.
Education scoring
| Educational level |
Score |
| Did not complete high school |
0 |
| Completed high school |
5 |
| Completed a 1 year diploma, trade certificate or apprenticeship with at least 12 years full-time or full-time equivalent study |
12 |
| Completed a 1 year diploma, trade certificate or apprenticeship t s with at least 13 years full-time or equivalent study |
12 |
| Completed a 1 year university degree at the bachelor’s level and completed at least 13 years of full-time or full-time equivalent study |
15 |
| Completed a 2 year diploma, trade certificate or apprenticeship at the bachelor’s level and completed at least 14 years of full-time or full-time equivalent study |
20 |
| Completed a 2 year university degree at the bachelor’s level and completed at least 14 years of full-time or full-time equivalent study |
20 |
| Completed a 3 year diploma, trade certificate or apprenticeship at the bachelor’s level and completed at least 15 years of full-time or full-time equivalent study |
22 |
| Completed 2 or more university degrees at the bachelor’s level and completed at least 15 years of full-time or full-time equivalent study |
22 |
| Completed a masters or PhD and at least 17 years of full-time or full-time equivalent study |
25 |
Business Experience
Points are only scored for business experience within 5 years of application date
| Years of Business Experience |
Score |
| 2 |
20 |
| 3 |
25 |
| 4 |
30 |
| 5 |
35 |
Age
| Age |
Score |
| 16 and under |
0 |
| 17 |
2 |
| 18 |
4 |
| 19 |
6 |
| 20 |
8 |
| 21 - 49 |
10 |
| 50 |
8 |
| 51 |
6 |
| 52 |
4 |
| 53 |
2 |
| 54 and older |
0 |
Ability in English or French
First language
| (maximum of 4 points per language skill area) |
Listen |
Speak |
Read |
Write |
Total |
| High |
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| Moderate |
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| Basic |
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| None |
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Second Language
| (maximum of 2 points per language skill area) |
Listen |
Speak |
Read |
Write |
Total |
| High |
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| Moderate |
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| Basic |
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| None |
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Adaptability
| Have been on a research trip within the last 5 years |
6 points |
| Have participated in a joint federal provincial immigration initiative |
6 points |
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Business Permits