The Canadian government has designed the Investor immigration program to attract eligible and qualified businessmen. This programs aim is to issue permanent residence to the eligible businessmen/entrepreneurs who will be active in making a significant impact on the economy of Canada by investing into businesses based in Canada. Investors eligible for this program can obtain permanent residence along with their immediate family under this program. The requirements to be eligible for this program are the following-
1. Candidate must own and operate a qualifying business and have sufficient business experience
2. Investor must have net worth of $1,600,000 CAD
3. Investor must make investment to the Canadian Government of $800,000 CAD which will be returned 5 years later without interest
4. Investor and accompanying family must have health and security clearance
5. Investor must live in outside of Quebec.