Depending on the amount of funds that you have available to invest in Canada, there may be a number of options available to you. For instance, the Quebec Immigrant Investor program allows individuals to immigrate to Canada by making a government-secured, passive investment. If you are looking for a more active investment, there are a number of Entrepreneur and Provincial Nominee programs available for immigration, which will require you to invest in and operate a business in Canada. You may also wish to explore the Entrepreneur Start-Up Visa Program. Since there are so many options available to you, we encourage you to fill out a free assessment to take advantage of our extensive experience and discuss your options with a specialist. Few of the streams and details are below:

Federal Self-Employed Persons Program
Program
Self-Employed Person Program
Minimum Net Worth
N/A
Minimum Investment
Not required
Experience
At least 2 years of relevant cultural or athletic experience in the past 5 years
EOI System
No
Managerial Role
Required
BusExploratory VisitNot required
Interview
Upon request by IRCC
Refundable Deposit
Not required
Refundable Deposit
Not require PR immediately
Additional Requirements
English/French ability and work experience in a designated occupation All self-employed persons must establish that they have sufficient funds to support themselves and their family members for at least one year after they arrive in Canada. Self-employed immigrants must obtain a minimum of 35 points out of 100 based on the five selection criteria and the program's unique point system.


Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) — Entrepreneur Stream
Program

Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP)

Entrepreneur Stream

Minimum Net Worth
For businesses in the Greater Toronto Area (GTA): CAD $800,000 OR for businesses outside the GTA: CAD $400,000 OR for businesses in the ICT/Digital Communications sector (regardless of location): CAD $400,000
Minimum Investment
In the GTA: CAD $600,000 and ownership of 33.3% of the business OR Outside the GTA: $200,000 and ownership of 33.3% of the business OR In the ICT/Digital Communications sector: $200,000 and ownership of 33.3% of the business
Experience
At least 24 months of full-time business experience in the last five years as a business owner or senior manager
EOI System
Yes (province publishes info on previous draws)
Managerial
Role Required
Business Plan
Required
Exploratory Visit
Required for business succession only
Interview
Required upon request of OINP
Refundable Deposit
Not required
PR/Work permit
Temporary work permit; PR contingent on meeting program requirements
Additional Requirements
Sign a Performance Agreement with Ontario English/French minimum CLB 4 Create at least 2 permanent, full-time jobs for a Canadian citizen or a permanent resident

Prince Edward Island Provincial Nominee Program (PEI-PNP) - Work Permit Stream
Program
Prince Edward Island Provincial Nominee Program (PEI-PNP) - Work Permit Stream
Minimum Net Worth
CAD $600,000
Minimum Investment
N/A
Experience
Management experience required
EOI System
Yes
Managerial Role
Required
Business Plan
Required
Exploratory Visit
Recommended
Interview
Required
Refundable Deposit
CAD $7,500 of $10,000 application fee is refunded if the application is declined or withdrawn.
PR/Work permit
Letter of support from the province to apply for a work permit; Obtain nomination once all of the terms and conditions of Performance Agreement are met.
Additional Requirements
CLB 4 in English or French; minimum education of secondary school equivalent 21-59 years old

Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program (SINP) - Entrepreneur Category
Program
Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program (SINP) - Entrepreneur Category
Minimum Net Worth
CAD $500,000
Minimum Investment
CAD $300,000 in Regina or Saskatoon and at least 33.3% ownership OR $200,000 in any other Saskatchewan community and at least 33.3% ownership OR CAD $1,000,000 investment or more
Experience
At least 3 years' experience as an entrepreneur or managing a business in the past 10 years
EOI System
YES
Managerial Role
Required
Business Plan
Required
Exploratory Visit
Required for business succession, joint ventures, and regional business opportunities
Interview
Upon request by SINP
Refundable Deposit
Not required
PR/Work permit
2-year work permit; PR contingent upon meeting program requirements
Additional Requirements

Sign a Performance Agreement

Create 2+ employment opportunities if establishing a business in Regina or Saskatoon


Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program — Business Investor Stream (Entrepreneur Pathway)

Program Manitoba Business Investor Stream
Entrepreneur Pathway
Minimum Net Worth
CAD $500,000
Minimum Investment
CAD $250,000 for businesses in the Manitoba Capital Region. OR CAD $150,000 if a business is outside of the Manitoba Capital Region AND must be made in an eligible business AND must create or maintain at least one job for a Canadian citizen or a Permanent Resident in Manitoba (excluding owners of the business and/or their close relatives). Experience Business ownership and management experience or executive-level experience in 3 of the past 5 years. AND Business owners are given higher points in comparison to senior managers. AND Business owners must have at least 33 1/3% ownership to qualify for points.
EOI System
Yes
Managerial Role
Required
Business Plan
Required
Exploratory Visit
Business research visit must be conducted no more than one year prior to the submission of an EOI.
Interview
Required
Refundable Deposit
Not Required
PR/Work permit
Temporary work permit; PR contingent on meeting program requirements
Additional Requirements
Score 60+ points on assessment grid CAD $100,000 refundable deposit is not a requirement anymore.

Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) — Corporate Stream
Program
Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) — Corporate Stream (terminated)
Minimum Net Worth
None
Minimum Investment
CAD $5,000,000 OR CAD $10,000,000 if the proposed business is a land development or a leasehold company 
Experience
The international corporation must have been established for at least 36 months at the time of application
EOI System
NO
Managerial Role
Required
Business Plan
Required
Exploratory Visit
Encouraged
Interview
Required
Refundable Deposit
Not required
PR/Work permit
Applicant & key staff first obtain work permits; PR contingent on meeting program requirements
Additional Requirements
Create 5 new jobs for a Canadian citizen or permanent resident per key staff member seeking nomination