It costs $1.2 million for a candidate to immigrate to Canada through the Quebec Immigrant Investor Program (QIIP). Quebec’s immigration authority (MIDI) increased the threshold for the current application window. Previously it was $800,000. It is a passive, government-guaranteed investment for a period of five years bearing no interest. The investment is returned after five…
A large batch of Entrepreneur Immigration candidates were invited to apply in British Columbia’s latest Provincial Nominee Program draw. The September 19, 2018 draw saw 18 candidates qualify for an ITA with a minimum score of 114 required. What Was the Minimum Score For The Latest B.C. Entrepreneur Draw? Date Category Minimum Score Invites Issued…
Prince Edward Island has announced its business immigration category will no longer offer a direct route to Canada permanent residence. The provincial government says it will eliminate the 100% Ownership and Partial Ownership of the P.E.I. immigration Business Impact Category after one final Expression of Interest draw on September 20. Which P.E.I. Business Streams Have…
The revamped Quebec Immigrant Investor Program reopened to accept 1,900 new applications on September 10 2018,. A recent overhaul saw the Quebec immigration ministry (MIDI) increase the investment threshold and net worth requirement under the program. The increases were the first in eight years for the QIIP. The new program has an investment requirement of…
Canadian small and medium businesses are turning to immigrants because Canada’s labour shortage means they cannot find enough new employees to fill vacancies. A new report reveals the sharp end of Canada’s shrinking labour market and its direct impact on economic growth. The Business Development Canada study reveals SMEs are hiring younger, unqualified workers for…