INVESTOR

The investor category requires the potential immigrant to have operated, controlled, or directed a financially successful business or commercial undertaking.

In order to meet the requirements of this category, the investor must have accumulated a net asset worth of $500,000 or more, through his/her own endeavors.

What does this mean? - The investor must have made over the course of time of operating the business, $500,000 as personal income. This has to be proven through tax returns.

It does not mean that your family gave you a house which you then in turn sold for a $500,000 profit. - This money was not acquired through your own endeavors resulting from operating the business.

The investor is required to make an irrevocable investment of $250,000 or $350,000 (depending on the province) for 5 years in a business or private investment syndicate. This is risk capital, so there is no guarantee that it will all be paid back.

The investor does NOT have to be actively involved in the management of the investment.

The vast majority of potential immigrants in this category are owners of companies and businesses, but this does not exclude a person who has operated and been responsible for a department in a large corporation and has been able to produce a large salary.

There are horror stories of investors losing some or in the worst case all of their money. However, these stories have had much bad publicity and most reputable lawyers and consultants are aware of such funds, thus avoiding them.

It is our company policy to steer investors to funds that have a proven track record of never losing a penny. We know our clients feel safety of capital is of the utmost importance.

Bonus points - 45.

If I invest in a fund in Quebec, do I have to live in that province?

No! You can live in any province you like.

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