The popular Quebec Investor program (QIIP) has reopened for up to 1,900 new applications, as of May 29, 2017. The QIIP is Canada's only currently available passive investor immigration program, and throughout the years it has proven popular — the intake is expected to fill before the scheduled end date of the application cycle, February 23, 2018.
A maximum of 1,330 applications may be accepted for processing from nationals of the People's Republic of China, including the special administrative regions of Hong Kong and Macao.
Though French proficiency is not required, applicants who have at least an "advanced intermediate" level of French proficiency, as demonstrated by a standardized test, are not subject to the intake cap. Moreover, their applications will be given priority processing.
To qualify as an investor, an individual must have a net worth of at least CAD$1.6 million, have managerial experience and be willing to make a government-secured investment of CAD$800,000 for a period of five years.
All Quebec Investor Program applicants are expected to meet the following requirements prior to their acceptance:
