Canada Permanent Resident Requirements
Multi-cultural melting pot
Permanent Residency in Canada: Safe, secure and happy living
Canada, the world’s second largest country, is one of the most diverse nations in the world with tolerance and multi-culturalism protected at the heart of government. The country has one of the lowest crime rates in the world. It also has wide, open spaces and safe affluent cities. It is a sports and leisure paradise, whether it’s skiing down Whistler’s mountains, surfing at Nova Scotia’s swells or kayaking on the South Nahanni River. Canada is well-suited to families and enjoys a stellar academic reputation ranked in the top 10 countries in the world.
The Quebec Immigrant Investor Programme allows investors to obtain Canadian permanent residency for an investment of 1.2 million Canadian dollars, however it has been suspended until April 2021 in order to allow time for a review. As one of the wold’s most longest-running programmes, it has garnered a world-class reputation for efficiency, transparency and reliability in its application process. Entrepreneurs have the option of securing residency via the Federal Start-Up Visa Programme.
The benefits of applying for residency in Canada include the right to work, live and study in Canada, and is a viable route to acquiring Canadian citizenship and passport for investors who meet the additional criteria required for naturalisation.
Beyond Immigration provides a holistic approach to your investment migration needs through a unique consultative style which differentiates us from our competitors. We offer objective and pertinent advice driven by long-term relationships. We have industry-leading experience in all aspects of investment migration and are well positioned to assist you with your Canada residency.
Canada Residency at a Glance
Residence in a highly economically stable, democratic state
Access to affordable, world-class education
No language requirements (though knowledge of French is advantageous) for Investor Programme, minimum CLB 5 in either English or French for Start-up Visa
Canada enjoys some of the highest living standards in the world
Viable route to Canadian citizenship if you are able to meet the necessary requirements
Strategically located with easy access to all North American markets
Canada Residency Quebec Immigrant Investor Programme
The most popular Canadian residency programme for investors
The Quebec Immigrant Investor Programme is the premiere route to obtaining Canadian permanent residency for a minimum investment of 1.2 million Canadian dollars.
Canada offers a wealth of opportunities for potential immigrants with the skills needed to develop businesses in Canada. The Quebec Immigrant Investor Programme is one of several unique immigration programmes offering accelerated permanent residency to entrepreneurs willing to bring their business management skills to Canada, as well as financial investors willing to support Canadian ventures
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Programme Requirements
Quebec Immigrant Investor Program requires an individual to make a significant economic contribution to the economy of the province of Quebec within a prescribed format.
Quebec Immigrant Investor Program
In order to obtain permanent residence, you must invest a minimum of CAN 1,200,000 in a subsidiary of Investissement Quebec for five years, with subsequent interest-free repayment to the applicant guaranteed by the Province of Quebec.
In addition, the applicant must have a combined net worth of not less than CAN 2,000,000 at the time of application. While not a strict requirement, knowledge of English and French is advantageous.
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Canada Residency Federal Start-Up Visa Programme
Are you a talented, innovative entrepreneur interested in growing your business in Canada to support the Canadian economy?
If yes, the Federal Start-Up Visa Programme may be Canadian immigration solution for you. You will require a letter of support from a designated organization, meet the language requirements, be financially stable enough to settle and live in Canada before making money from your business and intend to reside in any province or territory except Quebec.
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Programme Requirements
Ownership of a qualifying business
Investors (either alone or up to five as a group) are required to own more than 50 percent with each owning at least 10 percent of shares
Investors are required to obtain a letter of support that the start-up company is supported by a designated organization authorised by Canadian government. This could be:
a) Venture capital fund or b) Angel investor group or c) Business incubator
Investors are required to meet the minimum language requirements of at least CLB 5 in speaking, listening, reading and writing in either English or French
Investors are required to demonstrate financial stability enabling settlement and life in Canada for the entrepreneur and their family
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