{"id":54521,"date":"2018-10-13T12:57:22","date_gmt":"2018-10-13T16:57:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.investmentimmigration.com\/?p=54521"},"modified":"2018-10-13T13:12:17","modified_gmt":"2018-10-13T17:12:17","slug":"quebec-immigrant-investor-program-do-i-need-to-speak-french","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.investmentimmigration.com\/quebec-immigrant-investor-program-do-i-need-to-speak-french\/","title":{"rendered":"Quebec Immigrant Investor Program: Do I Need to Speak French?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.investmentimmigration.com\/category\/canada-investor-immigration-program\/quebec-investor-program\/\">Quebec Immigrant Investor Program<\/a> (QIIP) has no French speaking qualification requirement.<\/p>\n<p>Candidates must sign a written declaration saying they intend to reside in the French-speaking province of Quebec. However, there is no language requirement.<\/p>\n<p>The Quebec investor program offers applicants with a net worth of at least $2 million permanent residence through a risk-free investment of $1.2 million.<\/p>\n<p>The investment can be financed through a recognized intermediary under a \u2018walk-away\u2019 financing scheme.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><b>Read More<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.investmentimmigration.com\/how-many-quebec-immigrant-investor-program-qiip-applications-are-received-each-year\/\">How Many Quebec Immigrant Investor Program (QIIP) Applications Are Received Each Year?<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.investmentimmigration.com\/how-do-i-qualify-for-the-quebec-investor-qiip\/\">How do I Qualify for the Quebec Investor (QIIP)?<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.investmentimmigration.com\/ontario-immigration-invites-new-batch-of-entrepreneurs\/\">Ontario Immigration Invites New Batch of Entrepreneurs<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"yoast-link-suggestion__value\" href=\"https:\/\/www.investmentimmigration.com\/increased-net-worth-investment-requirements-quebec-immigrant-investor-program\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Increased Net Worth and Investment Requirements for Quebec Immigrant Investor Program<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"yoast-link-suggestion\"><a class=\"yoast-link-suggestion__value\" href=\"https:\/\/www.investmentimmigration.com\/quebec-immigrant-investor-program-candidates-with-strong-french-language-can-still-apply\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Quebec Immigrant Investor Program: Candidates With Strong French Language Can Still Apply<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"yoast-link-suggestion\"><a class=\"yoast-link-suggestion__value\" href=\"https:\/\/www.investmentimmigration.com\/quebec-st-kitts-investment-immigration-trailblazers\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Quebec and St Kitts: Investment Immigration Trailblazers<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<p>With approved financing, the liquidated cost is approximately\u00a0$350,000\u00a0(USD $270,000), depending on interest rates.<\/p>\n<p>QIIP is the only option in Canada for high net worth business immigrants to secure Canadian permanent residence on the basis of a passive investment.<\/p>\n<p>The QIIP will accept a maximum of 1,900 new applications during the period from September 10, 2018 through March 15, 2019.\u00a0\u00a0This includes 1,235 applications from China, Macau and Hong Kong, and 665 applications from the rest of the world.<\/p>\n<h3>How Do I Qualify For QIIP?<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>A legally acquired personal net worth\u00a0of $2 million;<\/li>\n<li>Two years of suitable management or business experience\u00a0within the five years preceding the application;<\/li>\n<li>Invest $1.2 million in a passive government guaranteed investment for a period of five years, bearing no interest;<\/li>\n<li>An intention to settle in the province of Quebec.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>What Is The QIIP Application Process?<\/h3>\n<ol>\n<li>Gather documentation supporting your personal net worth and managerial experience.\u00a0\u00a0You must also prove the legal, historical accumulation of all your assets.<\/li>\n<li>The completed application is reviewed for compliance, by an approved licensed financial intermediary with quota allocations from Quebec immigration authorities.<\/li>\n<li>The application is then submitted to Quebec immigration authorities.<\/li>\n<li>A file number is issued by Quebec within 30-days after reception.<\/li>\n<li>A notice of interview or interview waiver takes place within 12 months after submission.<\/li>\n<li>A decision takes place within 30 days after interview.<\/li>\n<li>Approved applicants will be requested to make their investment within 110 days of a positive decision.<\/li>\n<li>After investment you will receive a Quebec Selection Certificate (CSQ). This document allows you to apply for permanent residence at the federal level.<\/li>\n<li>Submit a full application to federal immigration authorities, who will conduct security and medical checks.<\/li>\n<li>Depending on the visa office, applications are finalized to visa issuance within a range of approximately 12 months (North America, Western Europe and South America) to 44 months (China).<\/li>\n<li>After approval, passports are requested and a confirmation of permanent residence (COPR) is issued to the applicant and dependants.<\/li>\n<li>Applicants and dependants must travel to Canada before the expiry date on the COPR document. The COPR will have a validity date near 12-months, corresponding to the 1-year anniversary of the medical exam.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Quebec Immigrant Investor Program (QIIP) has no French speaking qualification requirement. 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