This category is further subdivided into three different categories:

1. Quebec Investor Program
2. Quebec Entrepreneur Program
3. Quebec Self-employed Person Program

Quebec Investor Program

Following are the eligibility criteria for applicants under this program:

• Investment: At least CAD$800,000
• Experience: At least two years at management level
• Net worth: At least CAD$ 1.6 million including assets such as property, bank accounts, pension funds, stocks and shares
• Processing Fee: $15,000 for the applicant
• Nomination Quota: 1200

Quebec Entrepreneur Program

Following are the eligibility criteria for applicants under this program:

• Net worth: At least CAD$ 300,000
• Experience: At least two years in business management
• The applicant must actively participate in managing the business from within the province
• The business must create at least one employment for a Quebec resident other than the applicant’s family members or relatives
• The applicant must control at least 25% of the capital equity of the business accounting for at least CAD$ 100,000
• Processing Fee: $1034 for the applicant and $164 per dependent
• Nomination Quota: 150

Quebec Self-employed Person Program

Following are the eligibility criteria for applicants under this program:

• Net worth: At least CAD$ 100,000
• Experience: At least two years in the relevant trade or profession
• Nomination Quota: 50
• Processing Fee: $1034 for the applicant and $164 per dependent