Immigrating to Canada as an Investor. _: w) N* _% z' D/ s' [
The Immigrant Investor Program (IIP) allows applicants with business experience and a legally obtained minimum net worth of $800,000 to immigrate to Canada provided that they make an investment of $400,000.6 N7 R5 t. F, W" Y
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The $400,000 investment is administered by Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC) and is fully guaranteed by the Canadian provinces that use the investment to create jobs and help their economies grow.- H, n+ }& Q% f. M3 d: {1 a0 V) H! V
$ M+ p% r- L# V0 lCIC will return your $400,000 investment, without interest, approximately five years and two months after payment." u- W/ `$ x; _8 p. e! g
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Immigrating to Canada as an Entrepreneur 9 V/ x- y" L% f NThe Entrepreneur Program allows applicants with business experience and a legally obtained minimum net worth of $300,000 to immigrate to Canada provided that they commit to managing and owning at least one-third of a business of a defined size for at least one year within three years of landing in Canada.1 c. S! u- D* `) R% S4 U9 f
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All applicants must indicate in writing that they intend and will be able to meet these conditions, which are also applicable to all family members. - j+ \2 C8 y5 k ! x: R D# p( c* P, ]! g8 kConditions are administered by Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC) after landing.$ K7 ^6 f% Y+ V* o; @( _9 U ]