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A concise guide to becoming a Permanent Business Class Resident of Canada

Business Class

Canada admits three types of business immigrants based on an evaluation of their expected contribution to Canada’s economic and social progress.

The three types of business immigrants are:

1. Investors — Individuals who demonstrate the ability to become economically established in Canada based on their business experience, and a net worth of at least $800,000. The investor must also make an investment of $400,000 CDN in a non-interest government guaranteed investment fund every five years.

2. Entrepreneurs — Granted to individuals with a net worth of at least $300,000 and who create and actively manage a business in Canada for one year. It is also required that the entrepreneur hire one full-time Canadian citizen or permanent resident.

3. Self-employed — Applicants must demonstrate that they have relevant experience, intention and ability to become economically established in Canada. This ability is proven by the individual creating his own employment, and making a significant contribution to the cultural, artistic or athletic life of Canada, or to create their own job by buying and managing a Canadian farm.

For more information on Permanent Residency in Canada, select one of the following:

• Skilled Worker Class
• Family Sponsorship
• International Adoption
• Provincial Nomination

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