FAQ

Can my family immigrate with me if I am accepted under an Immigrant Investor Program?

Yes. In Canada, the Immigrant Investor Application covers the Principal Applicant (the Investor) but also his/her dependents:

• Spouse;
• Children under 22 years of age;
• Children of 22 years of age or older who are full-time students.

Each of these persons, if the Application of the Principal Applicant (the Investor) is successful, will receive a Permanent Resident Visa from Canada.

If I am accepted by the Canadian immigration authorities, which legal status do I obtain?

You will become a Canadian Permanent Resident and you will receive the appropriate visa to confirm this legal status.

What are the main rights and obligations of a Canadian Permanent Resident?

Rights:

A Canadian Permanent Resident has the right:

• To most social benefits that Canadian citizens enjoy, including health care coverage;
• To live, work and study in Canada;
• To apply for Canadian citizenship;
• To protection under Canadian law;
• Etc.

Obligations:

A Canadian Permanent Resident must:

• Pay taxes (if applicable);
• Respect Canadian laws;
• Physically reside in Canada for at least 730 days within a five-year period. There are some exceptions to this obligation.