CANADA
IMMIGRANT INV ESTOR
PROGRAM
CANADA
CANADA
IMMIGRANT INV ESTOR
PROGRAM
C ANADA
IMMI GR ANT INV E ST OR
P RO GR AM
Introduction
Created by the federal government to
promote the immigration of business
people and their families, the Canadian
Immigrant Investor Program enables
potential investors (who meet certain
requirements) to obtain permanent
resident status in Canada. Under the
program, successful applicants and
their families receive permanent and
unconditional Canadian resident visas.
The Canada IIP requirements have
remained largely unchanged since its
introduction in 1999, which prompted
the Canadian government to recently
revise its parameters and make it more
competitive.
The Canadian Immigrant Investor
Program was briefly suspended between
June 26th and December 1st, 2010, when
the new qualification requirements came
into effect.
Location:
North
America;
Capital:
Ottawa;
Time difference: GMT -4, -5, -6, -7; Total Area:
or by managing at least five full-time
employees for at least two of the past
five years;
9,984,670 km2; Population: 33,759,742; Age
Demographics: 0-14: 16.1%, 15-64: 68.7%, 65+:
15.2%; Population growth: 0.804%; Languages:
English, French; Religions: Roman Catholic: 42.6%,
•• Have a minimum net worth of CAD
$1,600,000 acquired through lawful
economic activities;
Protestant: 23.3%, Christian: 4.4%, Muslim: 1.9%,
•• Deposit
CAD
$800,000
with
the Government of Canada for a
62-month locked-in period. In return,
the applicant will be issued a fully
guaranteed, non-transferable, noninterest-bearing promissory note. The
invested capital will then be returned,
without interest, at the end of the
62-month period.
a constitutional monarchy; Currency: Canadian
The required investment of CDN
$800,000 can be financed through an
authorized financial institution.
other: 11.8%, unspecified: 16.0%; Government
Type: Parliamentary democracy, a federation, and
Dollar (CAD); Exchange rate: 1.0299 CAD = 1 USD
(2010); GDP (per capita): $38,100 USD; GDP
(purchasing power parity): $1.277 trillion USD;
33 G8 and NAFTA member;
33 Unspoiled environment with strict
environmental controls;
33 Excellent canadian healthcare system;
33 Excellent canadian education system;
Program Benefits
33 Cultural, ethnic and religious tolerance
are practiced by all Canadians and
entrenched in their constitution;
This Immigrant Investment program is
offered through our joint venture with a
Canadian government approved financial
facilitator.
Canada is one of the most popular
destinations for investor immigrants
wishing to relocate. Some of the country’s
key benefits are:
33 Safe canadian cities and neighborhoods;
Qualifications
33 High rankings on major international
comparative surveys of industrialized
nations;
For comprehensive information on living
in Canada, please visit our website.
33 Canadian passport is one of the most
valued passports for international
travel.
Since December 1st, 2010, Citizenship
and Immigration Canada adopted new
qualification requirements. To qualify
for the Canadian Immigrant Investor
Program, you must:
•• Demonstrate business experience,
either by managing and holding an
equity interest in a qualifying business
for at least two of the past five years,
IMMIGRANT INVESTOR PROGRAMS
Arton Capital is a leading global financial advisory firm providing unique services for Immigrant Investor Programs to a diversified client base, including Government agencies and foreign high net-worth
individuals and families from around the world. With its multi-national team operating around the globe, Arton Capital offers Immigrant Investor Programs for Canada, Quebec, Bulgaria-EU, UK and St.Kitts.
CANADA
Investment Options
Procedures and Timelines
There are different ways to make the
required investment in order to qualify
for the Canadian Immigrant Investor
Program. Investors can either deposit the
full amount (Full Funding), or finance
the required amount (Financed Funding)
from a chartered Canadian bank.
The below summarized process is based on the requirements that need to be followed
for a Permanent Residency application of a foreign investor through Canadian Federal
Authorities. Arton Capital/PWM Capital has outlined the below procedures by combining
current timelines of local government institutions as well as the actual process our clients
have experienced.
Full Funding
The investor deposits the full amount
of CAD $800,000. No further payment
is required. At the end of the 62-month
period, CDN $800,000 is returned to the
investor with no accrued interest.
The procedure can be broken down into four basic steps, which the main applicant will
have to go through. Some of them require his/her involvement; Arton Capital/PWM
Capital perform others on the grounds of the power of attorney(s) given by the main
applicant. All of the steps are dependent on the successful completion of the previous step.
TYPICAL TIMELINE - CANADA IMMIGRANT INVESTOR PROGRAM
Month 1-2
Step 1
Preparation and submission of application forms. Application
fees are also applicable at this stage.
Canadian Immigration Authorities will confirm the file is
complete and will issue file number.
Month 10-18
Step 2
Canadian Immigration Authorities may request additional
information, documents or an interview.
Medical, security and background checks will follow.
Step 3
When the application is accepted, applicant will be issued a
Conditional Acceptance. Then, they will be asked to make the
investment.
Depending on the investment option chosen, the applicant
transfers the funds, following which Arton Capital/PWM Capital
wires the investment to the authorities.
Step 4
Once the investment is completed, the Federal Immigration
Authorities will request for a passport to issue the Canadian
Permanent Residence Visa and demand the payment of the
landing fee. Then, applicant and family are welcome to arrive in
Canada as Permanent Residents.
Financed Funding
The investor pays a reduced amount of
CAD $190,000*. No further payment
is required by the investor. However,
the CDN $190,000 is not returned to
the investor at the end of the 62-month
period.
The reduced amount is used to finance
a CAD $800,000 closed 62-month term
loan from a chartered Canadian bank.
This loan is initiated and repaid at no
further cost to the applicant investor.
This option is particularly attractive for
applicants seeking to retain maximum
capital for investment in ongoing business
operations.
*This amount may change marginally,
if prime lending rates in the national
banking system rise or fall in response
to changes in the Bank of Canada key
interest rate.
Month 18-24
Month 24-36
Please note that this information is accurate as of December 2010. Any changes that may occur after this date, which may or may
not affect an applicant’s processing, will not be the responsibility of Arton Capital/PWM Capital, as governments can experience
large volumes of applications, local authorities can modify forms/documents needed amongst other factors that may affect timings.
Processing times will vary depending on where the application has been filed. Arton Capital/PWM Capital can provide a specific
timeline for an individual based on the visa office they will be applying though. For latest up-to-date process time line please refer to
our website.
Citizenship Requirements
Application Fees
Investors who have lived in Canada for the
past three out of four years (1095 days),
have adequate knowledge of English and/
or French, maintained a clean criminal
record and have acquired knowledge
of the rights and responsibilities of
citizenship, as well as understanding of
Canada’s history, values, institutions
and symbols can are eligible to apply for
Citizenship.
Application Fees are required to be paid
directly to the Canadian government
by the applicant. Application fees are
subject to change, therefore always verify
our website for the most up-to-date
information.
IMMIGRANT INVESTOR PROGRAMS
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