An investor must have minimum assets of CDN $800,000, and three years of business or management experience. He has to be Willing to invest CDN $400,000 with the Government. There is a possibility of a loan from a Canadian bank.

After five-year holding period, the amount of $400,000 invested will be remitted back to the investor (without interest).

Investors are invited to visit Canada to explore opportunities and gather first-hand knowledge about doing business in Canada.

Entrepreneurs

An entrepreneur must have minimum assets of
CDN$ 250,000, and three years of business experience or management. He must do a business trip to Canada.

He must establish or buy a business in Canada. There is no set amount to invest, but it should be sufficient to establish the business within two years, while supporting the entrepreneur and his family. The entrepreneur is expected to participate actively in managing the business. The business must contribute to the Canadian economy and create one or more jobs in Canada in addition to the jobs created for the entrepreneur and his family.

The entrepreneur is admitted on the condition that these requirements are met within two years of landing, and is expected to meet regularly with an immigration officer to monitor compliance with the terms and conditions.