What are the different categories of immigrants?
The rules for the admission of immigrants deal with three basic categories. The family class, independent/Skilled Worker class, and the Business/Investor Category. Family class Category: immigrants sponsored by close family members already living in Canada. Independent Category: immigrants who qualify for certain types of jobs or have other important assets to bring to Canada. They apply on their own or have more distant elatives living in Canada. Business Category: Canada welcomes business immigrants who have the ability and resources to invest in or establish businesses in Canada. During 1998, business immigrants invested more than $437 million in Canada. Business immigrants, who represent nearly 8% of total immigrants, include investors, entrepreneurs and self-employed immigrants. Selection criteria vary for each category. Investor Category: Investors must invest a minimum amount in approved projects in Canada. All investors must provide a minimum investment of $400,000 and have a m
