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How can I qualify as an investor?

As of July 1, 2012, CIC has temporarily stopped accepting applications for the federal Investor program to focus on processing the applications we already have while the program is reviewed. This pause on new applications will continue until further notice. It does not apply to the Quebec Immigrant Investor Program.

To qualify as an investor, you must:

• have two years of business experience;
• have a net worth of at least C$1,600,000 that you earned legally;
• score at least 35 points on a selection grid designed to determine whether you are likely to make an economic contribution to Canada; and
• be willing to invest C$800,000 in Canada.

Find out more about immigrating as an investor.

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