IMMIGRATION PRO CONSULTING SERVICES

CANADIAN IMMIGRATION

-BUSINESS CATEGORIES–

Introduction: Who are we?

• Certified Canadian Immigration Consultants:

Certified by CSIC, the Canadian Government Immigration licensing authority for professional immigration consultants.

Our Company Philosophy/Standards

• Efficiency – maintain outmost attention to customer service and detail, while ensuring our client’s valuable time is affectively utilized.

• Confidentiality – maintain privilege of all information and documentation provided to us at all times.

Our Company Philosophy/Standards (cont.)

• Integrity – not only will we determine the best immigration program for your individual needs, we will ensure that you explore all possibilities available to you to enable your decision prior to intializing the process.

• Forward thinking – we have vast experience and common sense to know the next step prior to it occurring (i.e.: proactive action will always be taken on your file).

Why Immigration Pro Consulting Services?

• Why should you choose Immigration Pro Consulting Services?

The simplest answer is:

We understand your requirements.

Our focus on providing you with individual attentionand care makes us unique. This approach will allow you to sit down with an experiencedprofessional to assess your goals and needs.

CSIC - CANADIAN SOCIETY

OF IMMIGRATION CONSULTANTS

CSIC is the professional regulatory body for immigration consultants in Canada.

CSIC’s mandate is to protect consumers of immigration consulting services.

CSIC is responsible for ensuring the education, competency testing and the discipline of its members.

CSIC also requires its members to carry errors and omissions insurance and to contribute to a compensation fund.

BUSINESS IMMIGRATION

• SELF-EMPLOYED

• ENTREPRENEUR

• INVESTOR

SELF EMPLOYED(Criteria)

• Self-employed persons are required to have either:

– relevant experience that will make a significant contribution to the cultural or athletic life of Canada or;

– experience in farm management and the intention and ability to purchase and manage a farm in Canada.

ENTREPRENEUR(Criteria)

• Experienced business persons who will own and actively manage businesses in Canada.

• Entrepreneurs must:

- show that they have business experience

- have a minimum net worth of C$300,000

that was obtained legally and – respect the conditions for entrepreneurs after

they arrive in Canada.

INVESTOR

FEDERAL INVESTOR PROGRAM - ADVANTAGES

• WHY? Have unattainable standards (SELF EMPLOYED)

• WHY? Be constantly supervised and have to

report your business activities (ENTREPRENTER)

• WHY NOT BECOME AN INVESTOR?

BENEFITS OF BENEFITS OF THE INVESTOR PROGRAMTHE INVESTOR PROGRAM

• No conditionsNo conditions: :

Under the Federal InvestorUnder the Federal InvestorProgram you and your family Program you and your family

willwillreceive an unconditionalreceive an unconditionalpermanent resident visa. permanent resident visa.

• Mobility: Mobility:

You are free to settle You are free to settle anywhereanywhere

in Canada.in Canada.

BENEFITS (Cont.)BENEFITS (Cont.)

Freedom: Freedom:

You can take You can take any jobany job that you that you are qualified for, are qualified for, start a start a businessbusiness, go to , go to schoolschool and and study or just study or just take it easytake it easy and and play golf.play golf.

In comparison toIn comparison to::The The Canadian entrepreneur categoryCanadian entrepreneur category; ; which has strict requirements including which has strict requirements including the obligation to establish a business the obligation to establish a business in Canada whereby the business is in Canada whereby the business is constantly monitored and reviewed by constantly monitored and reviewed by the federal government. the federal government.

BENEFITS (Cont.)BENEFITS (Cont.)

• Permanent resident status upon entering Canada.

• Live, study and work anywhere in Canada.

• Enter and leave Canada freely.

• Apply for Canadian Citizenship three years from the date you and your family landed in Canada.

• No need to establish a business in Canada and employ a Canadian.

BENEFITS (Cont.)BENEFITS (Cont.)

You only make the investment after your You only make the investment after your immigration is approved.immigration is approved.

Retired people can immigrate as investors Retired people can immigrate as investors as long as they meet the processing as long as they meet the processing requirement.requirement.

Even if you plan to retire in Canada you Even if you plan to retire in Canada you still will be qualified.still will be qualified.

BENEFITS (Cont.)BENEFITS (Cont.)

Free health care.Free health care.

Free elementary and secondary education for Free elementary and secondary education for your children. your children.

Subsidized higher education.Subsidized higher education.

CANADA – ONE OF CANADA – ONE OF THE BEST PLACES IN THE THE BEST PLACES IN THE WORLDWORLD

CANADA – A LAND OF CANADA – A LAND OF

LIMITLESS OPPORTUNITYLIMITLESS OPPORTUNITY

-- A nation of A nation of unequalled unequalled freedom and freedom and rights;rights;

-- Vast social andVast social and

economic potential;economic potential;

-- Close to 10 million Close to 10 million sq/kilometres of sq/kilometres of breathtaking scenery.breathtaking scenery. 0

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CANADA

GERMANY

U.S.A

FRANCE

JAPAN

U.K.

ITALY

BEST QUALITY OF LIFE BEST QUALITY OF LIFE (Quality of life: relative index)(Quality of life: relative index)

LOWEST COST OF LIVING! COST OF LIVING: RELATIVE INDEX

0.00% 20.00% 40.00% 60.00% 80.00% 100.00% 120.00% 140.00%

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Germany

France

U.S.A.

UK

Italy

Japan

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a lower cost of living

THE WORLD’S BEST THE WORLD’S BEST BUSINESS ENVIRONMENTBUSINESS ENVIRONMENT

Canada has a successful business community as it Canada has a successful business community as it understands the importance of business, thereby understands the importance of business, thereby creating a flourishing environment…creating a flourishing environment…

CANADACANADA 11STST

NetherlandsNetherlands 22ndnd

FinlandFinland 33rdrd

U.S.A.U.S.A. 44thth

SingaporeSingapore 55thth

Hong KongHong Kong 66thth

U.K.U.K. 77thth

SwitzerlandSwitzerland 88thth

DenmarkDenmark 99thth

IrelandIreland 10th10th

FASTEST GROWING – FASTEST GROWING – MOST COMPETITIVEMOST COMPETITIVE

Fastest growing and most competitive of Fastest growing and most competitive of the G8 nations.the G8 nations.

It is easier to start a new business in It is easier to start a new business in Canada than any other G8 or OECD Canada than any other G8 or OECD nation.nation.

A LAND OF BUSINESS A LAND OF BUSINESS OPPORTUNITESOPPORTUNITES

Canada is the US’ largest trading partner ($1.7 Canada is the US’ largest trading partner ($1.7 billion daily)billion daily)

2003 had $100 billion trade surplus with the 2003 had $100 billion trade surplus with the U.S.U.S.

7 consecutive federal budget surpluses since 7 consecutive federal budget surpluses since 19971997

Maintains strong ties to both the European and Maintains strong ties to both the European and Asian marketsAsian markets

Excellent economic performance, cutting-edge Excellent economic performance, cutting-edge innovation, and easy access to the world’s innovation, and easy access to the world’s largest markets.largest markets.

HOW IS THE INVESTOR HOW IS THE INVESTOR PROGRAM SUITED TO YOU PROGRAM SUITED TO YOU NEEDS?NEEDS?

You and your family are the best people You and your family are the best people to decide. However, keep in mind the to decide. However, keep in mind the freedom that the program offers…freedom that the program offers…

Work if you want to;Work if you want to; Play if you want to; orPlay if you want to; or Travel, etc. etc.Travel, etc. etc.

The best part: The best part:

– – NO RESTRICTIONS/NO RESTRICTIONS/

IMMIGRATION REPORTING SCHEDULES.IMMIGRATION REPORTING SCHEDULES.

CANADA’S IMMIGRANT CANADA’S IMMIGRANT INVESTOR PROGRAM IS INVESTOR PROGRAM IS PERFECT FOR YOU…PERFECT FOR YOU…

The program is designed for elite business The program is designed for elite business people with simple criteria and procedures;people with simple criteria and procedures;

A minimal investment is required (100% A minimal investment is required (100% guaranteed)guaranteed)

Permanent residents can apply for Canadian Permanent residents can apply for Canadian Citizenship after 3 years.Citizenship after 3 years.

Canada allows a person to hold multiple Canada allows a person to hold multiple citizenships.citizenships.

KEEP IN MIND THAT BUSINESS PEOPLE KEEP IN MIND THAT BUSINESS PEOPLE ARE PEOPLE JUST LIKE YOU, INCLUDING:ARE PEOPLE JUST LIKE YOU, INCLUDING:

FARMERS;FARMERS; MEN & WOMEN;MEN & WOMEN; EXPORTERS/IMPORTERS;EXPORTERS/IMPORTERS; ADVENTURE/OUTDOOR ADVENTURE/OUTDOOR

BUSINESSPEOPLE; BUSINESSPEOPLE; the list is endless…the list is endless…

INVESTOR CLASS CRITERIA

An investor is a foreignnational who:

• has business experience in a “qualifying business”;

• has a legally obtained net worth of at least $800,000; and

• indicates in writing to an officer that they intend to, or have made, an investment of CDN $400,000.

CRITERIA (CONT.)

To be approved as an investor, the applicant must:

• meet the regulatory definition of an investor; and• comply with the selection criteria for the investor category.

CRITERIA (CONT.)

A qualifying business is a business, other than a business operated primarily for the purpose of deriving investment income such as interest, dividends or capital gains.

Qualifying business - THE TESTIn order to satisfy thetest of a “qualifyingbusiness” there mustbe documentary evidence of any two ofthe following (during theyear in question):

 (ANY TWO OF A - D)

Qualifying business THE TEST (CONT.) (a) the percentage of equity multiplied by the

number of full time job equivalents is equal to or greater than two full-time job equivalents per year;

EQUATION: equity% (x) # of full-time job equivalents (= or >) 2 job equivalents per 365 days

OR (ANY TWO)

Qualifying business THE TEST (CONT) (b) the percentage of equity multiplied by the

total annual sales is equal to or greater than $500,000;

EQUATION: equity% (x) total annual sales (= or >) $500,000

OR (ANY TWO)

Qualifying business THE TEST (CONT.) (c) the percentage of equity multiplied by the

net income in the year is equal to or greater than $50,000;

EQUATION: equity% (x) net income (= or >) $50,000

OR (ANY TWO)

Qualifying business THE TEST (CONT.) (d) the percentage of equity multiplied by the

net assets at the end of the year is equal to or greater than $125,000.

EQUATION: equity% (x) net assets

(= or >) $125,000

(ANY TWO)

Definition of Business Experience:  A minimum of two

years of experience

consisting of:

ANY 1 OF (A – C)

Business Experience (CONT.) (a) two one-year periods of experience in the

management of a qualifying business and the control of a percentage of equity of the qualifying business (beginning five years before the date of application for a permanent resident visa and ending on the day a determination is made in respect of the application);

OR (ANY 1)

Business Experience (CONT.) (b) two one-year periods of experience in

the management of at least five full-time job equivalents per year in a business (beginning five years before the date of application for a permanent resident visa and ending on the day a determination is made in respect of the application);

OR (ANY 1)

Business Experience (CONT.) (c) a combination of a one-year period

of experience described in subparagraph (a)

AND

a one-year period of experience described in subparagraph (b);

Full-time job equivalent

Full-time job equivalent means:

1,950 hours of paid employment.

Investment means, $400,000 that: 

Is paid by the investor tothe GOVERNMENT forallocation to all approved funds in existence as of thedate the allocation periodBegin.

Is not refundable during theperiod beginning on the day apermanent resident visa isissued to the investor andending at the end of theallocation period.

CRITERIA (cont.)

Point System

- Your Score:

The maximum possible score is 100.

The pass mark is currently 35 points.

Selection is based on the documents you provide and an assessment of your score under each of the selection criteria.

Selection Criteria

Maximum

Points Your

Score

Education 25

Business Experience 35

Age 10

Language Ability (in English and/or French)

24

Adaptability 6

MAX TOTAL

100

Business experience * Maximum 35* Five years 35 Four 30 Three 25 Two 20

(Within five years preceding date of application.Any additional experience gained in the periodprior to selection decision is to be counted).

Age Maximum 10

21 - 49 years of age

at time of application 10

Less 2 points for each year of age over 49 years or under 21 years

Education Maximum 25 Doctorate or Master’s Degree

+ 17 years full-time studies 25

3-year Trade Certificate or LLB or Medical Degree + 15 years full-time studies 22

Bachelor’s Degree or 2-year Trade Certificate + 14 years full-time studies 20

Bachelor’s Degree or 1-year Trade Certificate + 13 years full-time studies 15

1 year post-secondary + 12 years full-time 12

Secondary school education 5

Official Languages 1st/2nd languageMaximum 24

FIRST SECOND MAX

High Proficiency 16 8 24 Moderate Proficiency 8 8 16 Basic Proficiency 2 2 4 No Proficiency 0 0 0

Adaptability Maximum 6 Business exploration trip to Canada

within 5 years of application 6 Participation in designated joint

federal-provincial business

immigration initiatives 6

Required DocumentationRequired Documentation

• • personal net worth statementpersonal net worth statement

• • business balance sheetbusiness balance sheet

• • financial statementsfinancial statements

• • corporate employee payroll (list)corporate employee payroll (list)

INVESTMENT AMOUNT $400,000 Canadian dollars

• Pay the sum of $400,000 Canadian dollars to the Government of Canada to distribute among the provinces (in this case the money is locked in for 5 years after which the investor gets the entire $400,000 back without interest).

Facilitator/Approved Financial Institutions

• Citizenship and Immigration Canada has set up administrative procedures with a number of facilitators (Canadian Financial Institutions) to assist in the payment and redemption of your C$400,000 investment.

• These services are available to you at no cost.

FINANCING OPTIONS

• Facilitators also offer a variety of financing options if you want to finance your investment or use your promissory note as collateral for a loan in the future.

• You can also invest $125,000 (not refundable) ask for more details after the presentation.

APPLICATION FORAPPLICATION FOR FEDERAL INVESTOR PROGRAMFEDERAL INVESTOR PROGRAM - THE STEPS- THE STEPS