(1) |
Eligibility assessment and consultation with our Canadian immigration counsel; |
(2) |
Securing a QIIP investment agreement quota from an approved financial intermediary; |
(3) |
Continuous advice and support regarding the permanent residence (or “PR”) application, until the receipt of the Confirmation of Permanent Residence (or “CoPR”); |
(4) |
Preparation of the application forms; |
(5) |
Assistance with gathering and preparation of supporting documents; |
(6) |
Submission of the Selection Application package to the Government of Québec; |
(7) |
Regular and timely reporting of application status; |
(8) |
Liaison with the government of Québec regarding the application and responding to requests for additional documents and procedural letters, if any; |
(9) |
Two interview coaching sessions prior to the interview with the Immigration Officer in Montréal (Québec); |
(10) |
Upon receipt of an acceptance letter by the Immigration Officer (i.e. a successful interview), coordinating the transfer of the investment funds to the approved financial intermediary; |
(11) |
Receipt and handling of the Certificate of Selection of Quebec (or “CSQ”); |
(12) |
Preparation and submission of the PR application package to the federal government of Canada; |
(13) |
Assistance with the medical examination and police certificate documentation; |
(14) |
Receipt and handling of the CoPR. |
The fees stated above exclude the provincial and federal governments application fees, delivery or courier charges, translation fees, notarization fees, valuation report fees, language assessment fees, biometrics fees, medical examination and police certificate fees, travel and accommodation expenses in Montreal, etc. |
For reference purposes and subject to change, the provincial and federal applications fees as of January 1st, 2021 are as follows: Québec Permanent Selection Application fee: CAD15,962 per family |
Initial payment upon Confirmation of Quota Allocation: CAD8,000 |
(1) |
Have legally acquired net assets of at least CAD2,000,000, alone or with your accompanying spouse or de facto spouse. Amounts received by donation less than six (6) months before the submission of your application are excluded; |
(2) |
Have at least two (2) years of management experience in the five (5) years preceding the application for selection; |
(3) |
Intend to settle in the province of Québec; |
(4) |
Sign an investment agreement with a financial intermediary (broker or trust company) authorized to participate in the Investor Program and make a passive investment of CAD1,200,000. This investment is guaranteed by the government of Quebec and will be fully reimbursed after 5 years. A financing option is available, and its cost is calculated based on the market interest rate at the time of the investment*. For reference purposes only, the one-time loan interest payment made to authorized financial intermediaries for applications submitted before November 1st, 2019 was approximately CAD350,000; |
(5) |
Obtain, by the prescribed deadline, an attestation of learning about democratic values and the Québec values. Your accompanying family members (your spouse of 16 years of age or older and your dependent children of 18 years of age or older) must also obtain the attestation**; |
(6) |
Successfully pass a medical examination and a criminal check (all family members). |
The above-mentioned eligibility criteria are subject to change by the Ministry of Immigration, Francisation et Integration Quebec without prior notice. Please consult with Kaizen’s professionals for more information. |
(1) |
Application for Permanent Selection – Investor Program including the Declaration on the democratic values and Québec values expressed by the Charter of Human Rights and Freedoms, the Declaration of the Principal Applicant, and the Spouse’s Declaration or De facto spouse’s Declaration, if applicable. |
(2) |
Investment agreement signed with an authorized financial intermediary |
(3) |
Power of attorney for financial transactions arising from the Investment Agreement |
(4) |
Declaration by the financial intermediary regarding the verification of identity and the source and origin of the investor’s assets |
(5) |
Detailed narrative document |
(6) |
Power of Attorney − Representation Mandate |
(7) |
Immigration Consultant Certification, if applicable |
(8) |
Special authorization from the Barreau du Québec or the Chambre des notaires du Québec, if applicable |
(9) |
Authorization to Disclose Personal Information |
(10) |
Valid passport(s) of the country or territory in which the principal applicant, his spouse or dependent children hold citizenship. |
(11) |
National identity card(s) (if applicable) |
(12) |
Act or certificate of birth |
(13) |
Family booklet or household register (if applicable) |
(14) |
Act or certificate of marriage |
(15) |
Two recent proofs (less than 24 months) of your common-law status, for at least one year |
(16) |
Divorce certificate or judgment (if any) |
(17) |
Official adoption documents (if applicable) |
(18) |
Official documents indicating a change of surname, first name or date of birth (if applicable) |
(19) |
Recent passport-size photo of each person mentioned on the Application Form |
(20) |
Declaration of non-accompanying parent of children under 18 years of age (if applicable) |
(21) |
Identity document of the non-accompanying parent with his or her signature |
(22) |
Medical certificate attesting to the physical or psychological incapacity of dependent children aged 22 or over. |
(23) |
Diploma, certificate or certificate of achievement |
(24) |
Transcripts corresponding to the diploma or certificate submitted |
(25) |
Declaration of a Candidate Practising a Regulated Profession or Trade or Declaration of a Medical Doctor who Graduated Outside Canada and the United States or Declaration of a Candidate Practising the Profession of Preschool, Elementary or Secondary School Teacher |
(26) |
Certificate of English or French test results or a recognized French diploma (if any) |
(27) |
Certificate of IELTS test results (if any) |
(28) |
Proof of stay in Québec as a temporary worker or international student, or as a visitor |
(29) |
Proof of family in Québec |
(30) |
Bank accounts (at least the last twelve (12) months) |
(31) |
Investments: term deposits, guaranteed investment certificates, mutual funds, treasury bonds, etc. |
(32) |
Shares and bonds: existence and performance on the financial markets |
(33) |
Other securities: insurance, warranty bonds, pension funds, etc. |
(34) |
Real estate assets (land and buildings): the final purchase contract, the title deed and, and the land register where applicable
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(35) |
Bank loans, personal loans, taxes owed, guarantees, personal credit report issued by the public credit registry or a private registry in countries or territories without a public registry, declarations of assets endorsed by the tax authorities where this document exists |
Section 6 − Management Experience and Personal Income as an Employee, Shareholder or Business Owner, and Income |
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(36) |
Relevant documentation attesting to the performance of planning, direction and control functions of financial resources as well as human or material resources, under the authority of the principal applicant |
(37) |
Declaration of employees to social security or any other public body or employer’s civil liability insurance policy |
(38) |
Certificate of employment for each job as a manager and for each period of work |
(39) |
Employment contract(s) or management contract(s) |
(40) |
Personal income tax notice of assessment (OR personal income tax returns with all their schedules endorsed by the tax office and payment receipts for the last five (5) years), history of social contributions |
Section 7 – Existence, Value and Financial Performance of Enterprises |
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(41) |
Certificate(s) of registration, enterprise’s tax registration, complete and recent excerpt(s) from the enterprise registrar, articles of association, partnership agreements, joint venture agreements and their amendments, transfer of funds invested in the enterprise (e.g.: relevant bank statements), bank certificates of investments in share capital accompanied by capital verification reports prepared by an external auditor |
(42) |
In the case of a publicly traded company, prospectus prepared for the initial public offering, annual reports (at least five (5) fiscal years) |
(43) |
In the case of an incorporated company, a holding company or a partnership, financial statement or consolidated financial statement review engagement reports (OR audit reports), notice of assessment of corporate income tax (OR corporate income tax returns with all their schedules endorsed by the tax office and payment receipts for the last five (5) years), company bank statements, corporate credit report issued by a credit registry |
(44) |
In the case of a sole proprietorship, statement of income (profit and loss), detailed valuation report on its net worth, statements of the bank account(s) used by the enterprise |
Section 8 – Donations and Inheritances |
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(45) |
In the case of a donation, identification of the donor and proof of financial capacity, the lawful origin of funds and property received by donation, documents attesting to the transfer of funds or assets received |
(46) |
In the case of an inheritance, death certificate, notarial will or court judgment and documents attesting the transfer of the amount or property to the heir. |
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