Business cases - FAQ

Does purchasing real estate in canada make me eligible to immigrate?

No, purchasing real estate in Canada does not confer any benefits in terms of immigration.

Can I immigrate under the Federal Entrepreneur program?

The Federal Entrepreneur program has requirements that must be met - specific criteria relating to a business you owned previously, as well as requirements related to the purchase of a "qualifying business". Evene if you are able to meet these requirements, in many cases you may be better off if you choose to immigarte via a Provincial program, as these programs tend to be more flexible in their requirements, and also they tend to be faster.

Can I apply in a Business category if I do not have experience in Business management

No.

Why do people choose the Federal or Quebec Immigrant Investior Programs if they do not offer the Investor a return for their noney?

These programs are not risky and can be the quickest way for some people to immigrate. In addition, since these programs do not require the applicant to manage a business in Canada, he or she is free to concentrate their attention on their businesses outside Canada

Can investors save on tax by immigrating to canada?

Canada allows immigrants to establish an Immigrant Investor Trust which normally comes into being on the day they immigrate. Income from assets held in this trust is exempt from Canadian income tax for 5 years.

What are the advantages of the Provincial Nominee Programs?

Provincial Nominee programs may have lower net worth requirements than the Investor Programs. Even if they do not, specific programs may provide the opportunity to establish a business more quickly than the Federal or Quebec Immigrant Investor Programs.

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