Immigrant Investor applicants must demonstrate the origin and accumulation of their wealth through reliable, third-party documentary evidence: tax returns, pay stubs, deeds of purchase/sale, statements from stockbrokers, business/real estate valuations, etc. Applicants who acquired their net worth solely as a result of a gift will not qualify as Immigrant Investors.

The minimum requirement is CAD$300,000 (approximately US$200,000), plus sufficient settlement funds. In all cases, the nature and location of your proposed business will determine the net worth required to qualify.

You must demonstrate the origin and accumulation of your wealth through reliable, third-party documentary evidence: tax returns, pay stubs, deeds of purchase/sale, statements from stockbrokers, business/real estate valuations, etc. You must be able to demonstrate that your assets were gained through means, which are considered legal, including gifts or inheritances.

You have successfully operated, controlled or directed a business. Many applicants use documents such as business registration documents, tax records, partnership agreements, company annual reports or financial statements for this purpose; You have accumulated, by your own endeavours, a personal net worth of at least $800,000 Canadian dollars.

invest CAD$400,000 for five years with Citizenship and Immigration Canada which acts as agent on behalf of provincial and territorial investment funds; and have at least three years of managerial experience in a profitable commercial, industrial or agricultural business; or, at least three years of managerial experience in a government, governmental organization, or international organization.

an Immigrant Investor planning to reside anywhere in Canada, except in the Province of Quebec, you must have: the funds to invest CAD$400,000 for five years with Citizenship and Immigration Canada, which acts as agent on behalf of provincial and territorial investment funds; and managed and owned an equity interest in a qualifying business, as defined under Citizenship and Immigration Canada Regulations; or, managed/supervised at least five employees for a period of two years within the last fiv.

You must commit your CAD$400,000 investment amount before final approval from Citizenship and Immigration Canada or Quebec Immigration officials, if you intend to reside in the province of Quebec.

The net worth requirement for Self-Employed persons varies depending on the nature and location of the proposed venture. Self-Employed persons destined to the Province of Quebec must have a net worth of at least CAD$100,000, lawfully obtained.

Section 13(1)(a) of the MTSA provides that if subdivision (b) does not apply, the financial statement must show its net worth exceeds $100,000.00. For an applicant that provides money transmission services at more than one location or through authorized delegates, the net worth must equal at least the sum of $100,000.00 plus an additional $25,000.00 for each location or authorized delegate or $1,000,000.00, whichever is less.

Simply put, your estimated net worth can be calculated by taking the value of all of you own and subtracting the amount of all you owe. Keep in mind major possessions (homes, autos, etc.), personal possessions (clothing, jewelry, etc.) and financial possessions (savings, retirement accounts, etc.) are considered assets.

The net worth requirement for Self-Employed Immigrants varies depending on the nature and location of the proposed venture. Who qualifies for an Immigrant Visa? Immigrant Visas are given to qualified skilled workers, business persons and to close family members of Canadian citizens and permanent residents.

Yes, financing is permissible. It is your responsibility to make these arrangements, but Citizenship and Immigration Canada will confirm any security arrangements with your lender at its request.

You must deposit your CDN $400,000 when your file is approved by CIC but before your permanent resident visa is issued. CIC will not issue your visa until they have received your investment. Yes. We can arrange financing for you with major Canadian banks in which case you will only deposit CDN $120,000 and finance the balance of CDN $400,000 investment requirement.

SEC defines an individual accredited investor as a person with over a $1 million in assets or whose income is at least $200,000 ($300,000 jointly with a spouse). SEC defines an institutional accredited investor to include several types of financial institutions such as a bank, broker, dealer, insurance company, investment company, or SBIC.