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Quebec Immigrant Investor Program
| Program | Quebec Immigrant Investor Program - Individuals who can demonstrate an advanced intermediate level of French are exempt from the quota. |
|---|---|
| Minimum Net Worth | $1,600,000 |
| Minimum Investment | $800,000 guaranteed investment with Investment Quebec (IQ) |
| Experience | Management experience in 2 of the past 5 years which involves the control of financial resources and material or human resources |
| EOI System | NO |
| Managerial Role | None |
| Business Plan | None |
| Exploratory Visit | Recommended |
| Interview | Required or waived |
| Refundable Deposit | Not required |
| PR/Work permit | PR after first obtaining Quebec Selection Certificate (CSQ) |
| Additional Requirements | Medical examination and background check |
Quebec Entrepreneur
| Program | Quebec Entrepreneur - Capped out (individuals who can demonstrate an advanced intermediate level of French may continue to apply) |
|---|---|
| Minimum Net Worth | $300,000 |
| Minimum Investment | At least 25% of the capital equity of the business with a minimum value of $100,000 |
| Experience | At least 2 years of business management experience in the past 5 years and controlled at least 25% of the capital equity Experience must have been acquired in a lawful or profitable business (agricultural, industrial, or commercial) |
| EOI System | NO |
| Managerial Role | Required |
| Business Plan | Required |
| Exploratory Visit | Not required |
| Interview | Required |
| Refundable Deposit | Not required |
| PR/Work permit | PR after first obtaining Quebec Selection Certificate (CSQ) |
| Additional Requirements | Create/acquire an agricultural, commercial or industrial business established in Québec |
Quebec Business Immigration - Self-Employed
| Program | Quebec Business Immigration - Self-Employed - Capped out |
|---|---|
| Minimum Net Worth | $100,000 |
| Minimum Investment | Not required |
| Experience | 2 years of self-employed experience in the profession or trade the applicant intends to practice in Quebec |
| EOI System | NO |
| Managerial Role | Required |
| Business Plan | None |
| Exploratory Visit | Recommended |
| Interview | Required |
| Refundable Deposit | Not required |
| PR/Work permit | PR after first obtaining Quebec Selection Certificate (CSQ) |
| Additional Requirements | Find out if a preliminary evaluation of qualifications or licensing is required from the appropriate regulatory body |
Start-Up Visa Program
| Program | Start-Up Visa Program |
|---|---|
| Minimum Net Worth | None |
| Minimum Investment | $200,000 if the investment comes from a designated Canadian venture capital fund or designated incubators OR $75,000 if it comes from a designated Canadian angel investor group |
| Experience | No specific requirement |
| EOI System | NO |
| Managerial Role | Required |
| Business Plan | None |
| Exploratory Visit | Not required |
| Interview | Required upon request of IRCC |
| Refundable Deposit | Not required |
| PR/Work permit | PR immediately |
| Additional Requirements | Have the support of a designated organization thatwill provide the applicant with a Letter of Support |
Self-Employed Persons Federal Program
| Program | Self-Employed Persons Federal Program |
|---|---|
| Minimum Net Worth | None |
| Minimum Investment | Not required |
| Experience | At least 2 years of relevant cultural, athletic, or farm ownership and management experience in the past 5 years |
| EOI System | NO |
| Managerial Role | Required |
| Business Plan | None |
| Exploratory Visit | Not required |
| Interview | Required upon request of IRCC |
| Refundable Deposit | Not required |
| PR/Work permit | PR immediately |
| Additional Requirements | English/French ability Work in one of designated occupations |
Alberta Self-Employed Farmer Stream
| Program | Alberta Self-Employed Farmer Stream |
|---|---|
| Minimum Net Worth | $500,000 |
| Minimum Investment | $500,000 in a primary production farming business |
| Experience | Farm management experience in an existing farm business |
| EOI System | NO |
| Managerial Role | Required |
| Business Plan | Required |
| Exploratory Visit | Recommended |
| Interview | Required |
| Refundable Deposit | Not required |
| PR/Work permit | PR after obtaining nomination certificate |
| Additional Requirements | Canadian financial institution must finance the Alberta farming venture |
British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BC PNP) - Entrepreneur Stream
| Program | British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BC PNP) - Entrepreneur Stream |
|---|---|
| Minimum Net Worth | $600,000 |
| Minimum Investment | $200,000 OR $400,000 if proposing a Key Staff Member |
| Experience | 3 years of business ownership & management experience OR 4 years of senior management experience OR 1 year of business ownership & management experience and 2 years of senior management experience |
| EOI System | Yes (province publishes info on previous draws) |
| Managerial Role | Required |
| Business Plan | Required |
| Exploratory Visit | Recommended |
| Interview | Required upon request of BC PNP |
| Refundable Deposit | Not required |
| PR/Work permit | 2-year work permit following nomination; PR contingent on implementation of business proposal |
| Additional Requirements | Create at least one permanent, full-time job for a Canadian or permanent resident |
Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program for Business (MPNP-B)
| Program | Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program for Business (MPNP-B) |
|---|---|
| Minimum Net Worth | $350,000 |
| Minimum Investment | $150,000 tangible assets AND Control at least 1/3 of equity (if investing in an existing business) OR $1,000,000 equity investment (if investing in an existing business) |
| Experience | Business ownership and management experience or executive-level experience in 3 of the past 5 years, in a successful business |
| EOI System | Yes (province does not publish info on previous draws, but may do so in the future) |
| Managerial Role | Required |
| Business Plan | Submission of Summary of Business Intent required |
| Exploratory Visit | Recommended |
| Interview | Required |
| Refundable Deposit | $100,000 |
| PR/Work permit | PR after obtaining nomination certificate |
| Additional Requirements | Submit a mandatory Expression of Interest Score 60+ points on assessment grid |
New Brunswick Provincial Nominee Program (NBPNP) - Business Applicants
| Program | New Brunswick Provincial Nominee Program (NBPNP) - Business Applicants (suspended) |
|---|---|
| Minimum Net Worth | $300,000 |
| Minimum Investment | $125,000 tangible assets |
| Experience | Management experience in 3 of the past 5 years required |
| EOI System | No (program suspended) |
| Managerial Role | Required |
| Business Plan | Required, must be of economic benefit to the province |
| Exploratory Visit | Required |
| Interview | Required |
| Refundable Deposit | $75,000 |
| PR/Work permit | PR after obtaining nomination certificate |
| Additional Requirements | Score at least 50 points on the selection grid 22-55 years old Ability in English or French |
Nova Scotia Nominee Program (NSNP) - Entrepreneur Stream
| Program | Nova Scotia Nominee Program (NSNP) - Entrepreneur Stream |
|---|---|
| Minimum Net Worth | $600,000 |
| Minimum Investment | $150,000 |
| Experience | At least 3 years of business ownership experience including 33.3% ownership in the last 10 years OR +5 years as senior manager in the last 10 years |
| EOI System | Yes (province publishes info on previous draws) |
| Managerial Role | Required |
| Business Plan | Required |
| Exploratory Visit | Required for business succession only |
| Interview | Required |
| Refundable Deposit | Not required |
| PR/Work permit | Must operate business for at least 1 year on work permit following nomination; PR contingent on meeting program requirements |
| Additional Requirements | Submit an Expression of Interest (EOI) The business must meet additional criteria English/French minimum CLB 5 |
Nova Scotia Nominee Program (NSNP) - International Graduate Entrepreneur Stream
| Program | Nova Scotia Nominee Program (NSNP) - International Graduate Entrepreneur Stream |
|---|---|
| Minimum Net Worth | N/A |
| Minimum Investment | 100% ownership of the equity of the eligible business |
| Experience | At least 1 continuous year of business ownership experience in Nova Scotia Completed a degree of at least 2 years' duration at a university/college in Nova Scotia |
| EOI System | Yes (province may publish info on draws after future draws are made; EOI must be submitted while on valid work permit) |
| Managerial Role | Required |
| Business Plan | None |
| Exploratory Visit | Required |
| Interview | Required |
| Refundable Deposit | Not required |
| PR/Work permit | PR after obtaining nomination certificate |
| Additional Requirements | The business must meet additional criteria English/French minimum CLB 5 |
Northwest Territories Nominee Program (NTNP) - Entrepreneur Business
| Program | Northwest Territories Nominee Program (NTNP) - Entrepreneur Business |
|---|---|
| Minimum Net Worth | For businesses in Yellowknife: $500,000 OR For businesses outside Yellowknife: $250,000 |
| Minimum Investment | In Yellowknife: $300,000 & at least 33.3% ownership OR Outside Yellowknife: $150,000 & at least 33.3% ownership OR $1,000,000 investment |
| Experience | Relevant business experience required |
| EOI System | No |
| Managerial Role | Required |
| Business Plan | Required |
| Exploratory Visit | Required |
| Interview | Required |
| Refundable Deposit | $75,000 |
| PR/Work permit | 2-year work permit following nomination; PR contingent on meeting program requirements |
| Additional Requirements | Priority business projects: those involving a product new to the NWT or a project that would generate significant benefits |
Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) - Corporate Stream
| Program | Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) - Corporate Stream |
|---|---|
| Minimum Net Worth | None |
| Minimum Investment | $5,000,000 OR $10,000,000 if the proposed business is a land development or a leasehold company |
| Experience | The international corporation must have been established for at least 36 months at the time of application |
| EOI System | No |
| Managerial Role | Required |
| Business Plan | Required |
| Exploratory Visit | Encouraged |
| Interview | Required |
| Refundable Deposit | Not required |
| PR/Work permit | Applicant & key staff first obtain work permits; PR contingent on meeting program requirements |
| Additional Requirements | Create 5 new jobs for Canadians or permanent residents per key staff member seeking nomination |
Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) - Entrepreneur Stream
| Program | Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) - Entrepreneur Stream |
|---|---|
| Minimum Net Worth | For businesses in the Greater Toronto Area (GTA): $1,500,000 OR For businesses outside the GTA: $800,000 OR For businessesin the ICT/Digital Communications sector (regardless of location): $800,000 |
| Minimum Investment | In the GTA: $1,000,000 and ownership of 33.3% of the business OR Outside the GTA: $500,000 and ownership of 33.3% of the business OR In the ICT/Digital Communications sector: $500,000 and ownership of 33.3% of the business |
| Experience | At least 36 months of full-time business experience in the last 60 months as business owner or senior manager |
| EOI System | Yes (province publishes info on previous draws) |
| Managerial Role | Required |
| Business Plan | Required |
| Exploratory Visit | Required for business succession only |
| Interview | Required upon request of OINP |
| Refundable Deposit | Not required |
| PR/Work permit | Temporary work permit; PR contingent on meeting program requirements |
| Additional Requirements | Sign a Performance Agreement with Ontario English/French minimum CLB 5 Create 2 permanent, full-time jobs for Canadians or permanent residents |
Prince Edward Island Provincial Nominee Program (PEI-PNP) - 100% Ownership
| Program | Prince Edward Island Provincial Nominee Program (PEI-PNP) - 100% Ownership |
|---|---|
| Minimum Net Worth | $600,000 |
| Minimum Investment | $150,000 |
| Experience | Management experience required |
| EOI System | Yes |
| Managerial Role | Required |
| Business Plan | Required, must fall within an eligible sector of business set out by the provincial govt |
| Exploratory Visit | Required |
| Interview | Required |
| Refundable Deposit | $200,000 |
| PR/Work permit | PR after obtaining nomination certificate |
| Additional Requirements | Submit a purchase and sale agreement, if applicant is purchasing an eligible PEI business IELTS minimum score of 4.0 within last 2 years 21-59 years old Score 50+ points on assessment grid |
Prince Edward Island Provincial Nominee Program (PEI-PNP) - Partial Ownership
| Program | Prince Edward Island Provincial Nominee Program (PEI-PNP) - Partial Ownership |
|---|---|
| Minimum Net Worth | $600,000 |
| Minimum Investment | $150,000 and at least 1/3 ownership OR $1,000,000 investment |
| Experience | Management experience required |
| EOI System | Yes |
| Managerial Role | Required |
| Business Plan | Required, must fall within an eligible sector of business set out by the provincial govt |
| Exploratory Visit | Required |
| Interview | Required |
| Refundable Deposit | $200,000 |
| PR/Work permit | PR after obtaining nomination certificate |
| Additional Requirements | Submit an investment agreement Minimum IELTS band score of 4.0 within the last 2 years Score 50+ points on assessment grid |
Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program (SINP) - Entrepreneur Category
| Program | Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program (SINP) - Entrepreneur Category |
|---|---|
| Minimum Net Worth | $500,000 |
| Minimum Investment | $300,000 in Regina or Saskatoon and at least 33.3% ownership OR $200,000 in any other Saskatchewan community and at least 33.3% ownership OR $1,000,000 investment |
| Experience | At least 3 years' experience as an entrepreneur or managing a business in the past 10 years |
| EOI System | Yes |
| Managerial Role | Required |
| Business Plan | Required |
| Exploratory Visit | Required for business succession, joint ventures, and regional business opportunities |
| Interview | Required, either in person or online |
| Refundable Deposit | Not required |
| PR/Work permit | 2-year work permit following nomination; PR contingent on meeting program requirements |
| Additional Requirements | Sign a Performance Agreement Create 2+ employment opportunities in SK (if it's a new business) |
Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program (SINP) - Farm Owner/Operator Category
| Program | Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program (SINP) - Farm Owner/Operator Category |
|---|---|
| Minimum Net Worth | $500,000 |
| Minimum Investment | $150,000 |
| Experience | Farming operation ownership experience using agricultural practices similar to those used in Saskatchewan-based farming |
| EOI System | No |
| Managerial Role | Required |
| Business Plan | Farm Establishment Plan (FEP) required |
| Exploratory Visit | Required |
| Interview | May be required |
| Refundable Deposit | $75,000 |
| PR/Work permit | PR after obtaining nomination certificate |
| Additional Requirements | Submit a Farm Establishment Plan Sign a Performance Agreement |
Yukon Business Nominee Program (YBNP)
| Program | Yukon Business Nominee Program (YBNP) |
|---|---|
| Minimum Net Worth | $500,000 (including $300,000 in liquid assets) |
| Minimum Investment | $300,000 and at least 1/3 ownership with a Canadian citizen or permanent resident partner |
| Experience | Minimum of 3 years entrepreneurial/business management experience & minimum of 5 years relevant work experience |
| EOI System | Yes (however, there is no points-based ranking system) |
| Managerial Role | Required |
| Business Plan | Required |
| Exploratory Visit | Recommended, applicants are awarded points for past visits |
| Interview | Required |
| Refundable Deposit | Not required |
| PR/Work permit | 2-year work permit following nomination; PR contingent on meeting program requirements |
| Additional Requirements | Business must be in a strategic sector, as identified by the territory Must score 65+ points on assessment grid |
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