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Quebec Investor
Summary:
The Quebec Immigrant Investor Program (QIIP) allows qualified investors and their families to obtain Canadian permanent residence by making a passive, government-guaranteed investment in Quebec.
Applicants are assessed using the Quebec Economic Class selection grid, with points awarded across six key factors: education, management experience, age, language skills, family ties in Quebec, and financial investment.
Minimum passing score: 40 points
Mandatory cut-off scores:
10 points for management experience
25 points for financial investment
Applicants meeting both mandatory cut-offs only need five additional points (e.g., through education) to qualify.
QIIP Eligibility Criteria (Effective January 1, 2024)
| Criteria | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Minimum Net Worth | At least CAD $2,000,000 in legally acquired assets (individually or with a spouse/partner). Eligible assets include property, savings, stocks, pensions, etc. |
| Business/Management Experience | At least 2 years of management experience within the past 5 years, in a qualifying enterprise (agricultural, commercial, industrial), government, or international agency. Must involve supervision of financial and human/material resources. Retired applicants may still qualify if experience was within the last 5 years. |
| Investment | Commitment to: – A CAD $1,000,000 risk-free investment (5 years, no interest, refundable) through IQ Immigrants Investisseurs Inc., AND – A CAD $200,000 non-refundable contribution. Payment must be made within 120 days of acceptance. |
| Language Proficiency | Oral French (speaking and listening) at Level 7 on the Quebec French proficiency scale. |
| Education | Minimum of a secondary school diploma (Quebec equivalent). |
| Work Permit & Residence | Upon approval, applicants receive a work permit. Within 2 years, the principal applicant (and spouse/partner) must reside in Quebec for at least 6 months. |
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The QIIP Immigration Process
Submit application to Quebec authorities with all required forms and supporting documents.
File review – applications missing documents are returned; complete ones receive an Acknowledgement of Receipt.
Assessment – a Quebec Visa Officer reviews your financial background, net worth, and management experience.
Interview – applicants may be invited to a selection interview (or granted an interview waiver). Originals of all documents must be presented.
Investment transfer – following approval, applicants wire transfer CAD $1,000,000 + $200,000 contribution.
CSQ Issuance – once funds are received, Quebec issues the Certificat de sélection du Québec (CSQ).
Federal processing – submit CSQ, updated forms, police clearances, and federal fees to Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC).
Medical exams & final approval – after passing the medical exam and paying the Right of Permanent Residence Fee (RPRF), a Permanent Resident Visa is issued.
Your visa will include an expiry date — you and your family must arrive in Canada before this date to “land” as permanent residents.
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I’m Rashid Ali, a Licensed Canadian Immigration Consultant, having a designation of RCIC (Regulated Canadian Immigration Consultant) from the College of Citizenship & Immigration Consultants of Canada or CICC (Previously known as ICCRC). CICC is the official regulator of immigration consultants in Canada. I’m also a member of the Canadian Association for Professional Immigration Consultants (CAPIC).
