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Business Immigrants

Every year, on an average, 11000 immigrants come to Canada under this category. Canada has three classes of business immigrants:
* investors
* entrepreneurs and
* self-employed persons.

Each application can be made for only one class and cannot be changed once the application is submitted. The criteria you must meet to qualify are different for each class. Investors The Immigrant Investor Program seeks to attract experienced business people to invest C$800,000 into Canada’s economy. Investors must:

* show that they have business experience
* have a minimum net worth of C$1,600,000 that was obtained legally and
* make a C$800,000 investment.

Your investment is managed by Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC) and is guaranteed by the Canadian provinces that use it to create jobs and help their economies grow. CIC will return your C$800,000 investment, without interest, about five years and two months after payment. To qualify, you must first meet the definition of an investor. You will then be assessed against five selection criteria and a point system. You must obtain a minimum of 35 points if you want to immigrate to Canada. The maximum possible score is 100. The pass mark is currently 35 points. However, the pass mark may change, so make sure you visit this site regularly if you are considering immigrating to Canada as an immigrant investor.

Entrepreneurs
The Entrepreneur Program seeks to attract experienced business persons who will own and actively manage businesses in Canada that contribute to the economy and create jobs. Entrepreneurs must:
* show that they have business experience
* have a minimum net worth of C$300,000 that was obtained legally and
* respect the conditions for entrepreneurs after they arrive in Canada.

In order to qualify, you must first meet the definition of an entrepreneur. You will then be assessed against five selection criteria and a point system. You must obtain a minimum of 35 points if you want to immigrate to Canada. The maximum possible score is 100. The pass mark is currently 35 points. However, the pass mark may change, so make sure you visit this site regularly if you are considering immigrating to Canada as an Entrepreneur. Selection is based on the documents that you provide and an assessment of your score under each of the selection criteria. You must also meet the definition of an entrepreneur.

Self-employed persons

The Self-Employed Persons Program seeks to attract applicants who have the intention and ability to become self-employed in Canada. Self-employed persons are required to have either:

* relevant experience that will make a significant contribution to the cultural or athletic life of Canada or
* experience in farm management and the intention and ability to purchase and manage a farm in Canada.

Each of the above categories has its own conditions to be fulfilled. An interview may be required. During the interview, a visa officer will ask you to explain any information that is unclear or inconsistent, or any shortcomings or gaps in the documents that you provide. If there is a difference between your assessment of your qualifications, and the visa officer’s assessment, the officer’s assessment will prevail.

We, at Universal Immigration, can help you and guide you in every way to fulfill your dreams to settle in Canada under the Business immigrant category. We have all the expertise to prepare your application and advice you before and after you come to Canada on how to accomplish the conditions put forth by the Canadian authorities. Now is the time to take advantage of the booming business sector in Canada. The opportunities are unlimited.