IMMIGRATION PROGRAMS OFFERED INDEPENDENT SKILLED WORKERS PROGRAM This program is based on a point system analysis of the individual who is applying to immigrate to Canada. The assessment takes into consideration different criteria, such as: Age Education Intended Occupation in Canada Education/Training Factor (ETF) Work Experience Demographic factor Bonus (given if the person has relatives in Canada) Personal Suitability (Individual's ability to settle successfully in Canada, determined by the Canadian officer during an interview) Besides, you should be aware that an applicant should have at least one year of full-time work experience, performing the duties of the occupation under which he/she is willing to apply. There are other aspects that generally speaking could be considered as good parameters for chances of success in an immigration application: having between 22 to 44 years old having at least a Bachelor's Degree or a Diploma from a Technical School/College having an occupation listed on the government preferred occupations list good abilities to speak, read and write the English and/or French language having a favorable financial situation not having a medical condition not having a previous criminal record BUSINESS PEOPLE CATEGORY Entrepreneur Program You must: possess net assets of at least $ CAN. 200, 000 have at least 3 years of management experience (planning, supervision and control of human, physical and financial resources) acquired in an agricultural, industrial or commercial business enterprise submit a business project in whose management you will participate in which you will make an acceptable investment that will create or maintain at least 3 jobs for Québec residents other than you and the members of your immediate family Note: The assessment of your application to immigrate will take into account several other factors. Self-employed Worker Program You must: possess net assets of at least $ CAN. 200,000 have at least 3 years of experience, including one year in business management and two others in an economic sector related to the one in which you hope to work in Québec demonstrate your intention to go into business in Québec by submitting a business project of which you will assume the management and in which you will invest Note: The assessment of your application to immigrate will take into account several other factors. Investor Program Investors who wish to come to Canada, can do so under the special Immigrant Investor Program which is structured and guaranteed by the Government of Québec. This program is less restrictive and offers particular advantages to candidates and their families which would not otherwise qualify with other immigration programs due to factors such as age, education, experience, fluency in English and French, etc. Your special immigration status Under the Immigrant Investor program you may receive: your Selection Certificate from the Province of Québec an unconditional Canadian visa Once your Canadian visa application is approved, you and your family will be entitled to: permanent residence status upon entering Canada the right to work and travel anywhere in Canada the right to enter and leave Canada freely the privilege of applying for full Canadian citizenship three years following your permanent landing in Canada. Your qualifications You qualify for the Program if you meet the following government eligibility requirements: you have worldwide net assets of at least $ CAN. 800,000 you have a minimum of three years of managerial experience you undertake, through a government accredited local financial institution to make a $ CAN400,000 investment (or less through our IMF Plan) in the Province of Québec for a five year term Note: The assessment of your application to immigrate will take into account several other factors. Your money is working to help develop Québec businesses and create jobs Your mandatory deposit of $ CAN 400,000 is invested in a term note guaranteed by the Province of Québec. An important portion of the interest generated by your investment is given to eligible Québec corporations in the form of grants. Therefore, as an investor, you contribute to the society’s economic development and the creation of employment. Your investment is fully secured Because your investment is evidenced by a term note guaranteed by the Government of Québec, you know that at the end of the five- year term, 100% of your investment will be reimbursed. The IMF Plan, a financing option specifically designed for you The IMF Plan enables you to obtain a loan and offers you the possibility of limiting your down payment to as little as $ CAN. 120,000 and still meet all the requirements of the Immigrant Investor Program in order to obtain Canadian citizenship. The financial set-up of this loan is such that the reimbursement of your investment at maturity, by the Government of Québec, fully covers the principal and interest of the loan. IMF is an independent firm that entertains privileged relationships with various local accredited financial institutions and as such is able to negotiate on your behalf for that loan and institution that offers you the very best terms. If you wish to opt for the IMF Plan and minimize your loan for the investor program, we will present you with various financial options from which you can choose the most advantageous one. You are only required to make the minimum down payment, which may be of as little as $CAN. 120,000 depending on the prevailing Québec five year bond yield at the time of the disbursement, with a guaranteed maximum amount. The monies that you are not required to transfer to complete the required deposit may be invested and earn higher returns than your investment with the Province of Québec or the cost of the loan, thereby improving your overall return. Please contact us to obtain more details on our IMF Plan for Immigrant Investors.

Important Notice: The information contained in this web site is accurate to the best of our knowledge. However since government regulations and procedures can change, we do not accept any responsibility with the continuing accuracy of information herein. We also do not guarantee nor accept any responsibility with regard to the candidate's admission to Canada.

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