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Prepared
by Peter Wong, Q.C.
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| (Updated as of January
2005) |
There are 3 types of
business class immigrants that are described in the Immigration and
Refugee Protection Act Regulations:
Investor Class,
Entrepreneur
Class and Self Employed Persons. Unless an applicant qualifies for
one of these three categories, they will not be able to immigrate on
the basis of purchasing a business in Canada or simply having
business experience or qualifications. Each of these 3 categories
have common elements such as the requirement for previous
experience, however there are significant differences in each
category and they are suitable for different types of prospective
immigrants.
All business class immigrants are required to have the ability to
become economically established. For those business class immigrants
selected under the Federal selection process this means that all
prospective immigrants in this category must meet minimum points
under a modified point selection process that is set out in the
Regulations. (Regulations 102 to 105). In respect of age, education
and language skills these criteria are the same as skilled workers
assessment criteria. With respect to experience and adaptability the
criteria is unique to each of the investor, entrepreneurial and
self-employed categories.
The present minimum points necessary, set transitionally at 35
points and as of the date of this article at 35 points is not
generally an issue for most prospective applicants who have the
necessary experience required to meet the minimum qualifications.
However, this minimum criteria is subject to future change as it is
set by the Minister of Citizenship and Immigration without having to
change the Act or Regulations.
If you would like assistance with making an application for
permanent residence please feel free to contact us by email at:
immlaw@caronpartners.com |
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