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Investors, Entrepreneurs & Self-Employed
For experienced business people who want to start a business in Canada. Find out if you can immigrate as one of the following:
As an Investor you will have:
- Business experience of at least two years. Find out more
- A minimum net worth of C$800,000 which has been legally obtained and
- Make a C$400,000 investment which will be managed by CIC and returned after 5 years without interest. Find out more
- Meet the required 35 points in the selection grid.
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- Pass medical and security checks
As an Entrepreneur you will have:
- At least two years business experience.
- A minimum legally obtained net worth of C$300,000 and
- Comply with the conditions imposed on the visa.
- Meet the required 35 points in the selection grid.
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- Pass medical and security checks
- See Definitions for entrepreneur program
As a Self- employed person you will have:
- Minimum of two years relevant experience that will make a significant contribution to the cultural or athletic life of Canada OR
- Experience in farm management and the intention and ability to purchase and manage a farm in Canada
- Meet the required 35 points in the selection grid.
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- Pass medical and security checks
- Proof of funds to support you and your dependants after your arrival in Canada.
To see which activities fit into the cultural or athletic life of Canada follow the following link: Qualifying activities for self-employed persons |