Entrepreneurs are people who intend to purchase and run a business in Canada and have a minimum net worth of $300,000.

FOLLOWUP:

Once accepted and in Canada, the entrepreneur must fill out forms about their business every six months for three years. Each form is more detailed than the last.

Entrepreneur Mail-in Cards and Monitoring Reports (PDF)

If the person isn't making headway, a counsellor will intervene and offer help. This can include seminars with bank officers, accountants or franchise experts, as well as help from organizations such as the provincial economic development office.

After three years, the immigrant is called to a detailed interview about their business. Questions can include what time they start work and who fills in for employees when they are sick. The immigrant must also supply invoices and other documents relating to their business.

If an immigrant hasn't started a business and it appears they made no effort, the CIC's business unit investigates and writes a report. If the report is not favourable, the case goes to the Immigration and Refugee Board (IRB).

The IRB can issue an order to remove the immigrant from Canada. Entrepreneurs have the right to appeal to the Immigration Appeal Division, and finally, to Federal Court.

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