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Immigrant Investor Program Details

The Immigrant Investor Program was created in 1986 by the Canadian government to attract successful business immigrants to Canada.

To participate, you must meet specific Immigration Selection Criteria, and be able to invest C$800,000 for 5 years under one of two available investment programs:

See also Investment Financing Options & Benefits

Both programs are government guaranteed, assuring that your C$800,000 investment will be repaid in full, without interest, at the end of the 5-year period. If your application is successful, you and your immediate family will be granted Canadian Permanent Residence Visas.

Interested in Our Immigrant Investor Program?

Find out if you qualify (and how HSBC can help)

Contact an HSBC capital representative We can answer you questions in English, French, Spanish, Mandarin and Cantonese.

Email us at: hsbc_capital@hsbc.ca

Investor program details

Federal Program
Investment Amount C$800,000 C$800,000
Investment Period 5 years 5 years
Interest on Investment 0% 0%
Investment Security Provincial guarantees Quebec guarantee
Permanent Residency Anywhere in Canada, outside of Quebec Province of Quebec
Business Experience Requirement Must have business experience managing or operating a qualified business. Must have management experience in a qualified enterprise
Minimum Net-Worth Requirement Must have legally obtained net worth of at least C$1.6 million (including spouse) Must have legally obtained net worth of at least C$1.6 million (including spouse)
Investment Requirement Must deposit C$800,000 for 5 years with Canadian Government, at 0% interest Must deposit C$800,000 for 5 years with Quebec Government, at 0% interest
Other Requirements Must pass a medical and a security evaluation Must pass a medical and a security evaluation
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Application Steps

There are two steps required to apply for the Immigrant Investor Program:

Step 1:

  • Submit an immigration application to the appropriate Federal or Quebec immigration office.
  • You may complete and submit application forms and supporting documents yourself, or hire an immigration consultant or lawyer to do it for you.

Step 2:

  • Fulfill your C$800,000 investment requirement

How HSBC Can Help:

  • We can recommend experienced Immigration lawyers or consulting professionals.
  • We provide comprehensive immigration support services through our HSBC All Inclusive Package.

How HSBC Can Help:

  • Flexible investment financing options to suit you and your family's situation

HSBC All Inclusive Package

HSBC offers an Immigrant Investor "All inclusive" package, which includes flexible investment financing, exclusive banking services, and we’ll also arrange for legal services by a reputable immigration lawyer, to:

  • prepare, complete and submit your immigration application and supporting documents in compliance with government Regulations;
  • provide an interview practice session;
  • provide important information on living in Canada, and assistance when you arrive.

For more information on our "All inclusive" package under the Federal Program, please contact us here.

For more information on our "All inclusive" package under the Quebec Program, please contact us here.

1 Quebec Program limited to applicants who intend to establish permanent residence in the province of Quebec. Federal Program available to applicants who intend to establish permanent residence anywhere in Canada, outside of Quebec.