As a means of attracting business immigrants who wish to settle in Canada, the Canadian Federal government has developed the Federal Immigrant Investor Program to facilitate the immigration process for business people and investors. Applicants who qualify under this category benefit from such features as:

• No requirement to open a business in Canada
• No requisites or conditions imposed by immigration authorities upon admission
• Investment fully guaranteed by participating provinces

1) Eligibility Requirements :

In order to qualify for the Federal Immigrant Investor Program, applicants must meet the following minimum criteria:

• Successfully managed, controlled, or directed a qualifying business for at least two years within the previous five years
• Accumulated a net worth of at least $1,600,000 CDN.
• The ability to invest $800,000 CDN in a fully guaranteed, zero-interest Government term note, for a period of 5 years.
• The intent to settle in a province or territory other than Quebec.

In addition, applicants are assessed on a point system. Unlike other categories requiring a higher cumulative point score, Investor applicants are only required to achieve a total of 35 points in order to qualify. Applicants are assessed on the following factors:

• Education
• Business Experience
• Age
• Knowledge of English and French
• Adaptability