What are the principal differences between business immigrants: investors, entrepreneurs and self-employed persons?
Investors must make a C$400,000 investment but are not subject to monitoring or other regulatory requirements once they arrive in Canada. Entrepreneurs must invest and participate in the management of a business in Canada that creates at least one additional job for someone other than a member of their immediate family. They must report regularly on their progress. Self-employed persons are selected based on their intention and ability to create a job for themselves in cultural or athletic activities, or to purchase and manage a farm in Canada. They are not subject to monitoring or other regulatory requirements once they arrive in Canada.
