The Business Class program was designed to attract immigrants who have abilities and resources enabling them to invest in or establish businesses in Canada that will support the development of a strong and prosperous Canadian economy. And aside from resources and business abilities, Canada also very much values a business or investor's network of contacts in their own country and around the world.

According to Citizenship and Immigration Canada there are three categories in the Business class:

Investors

Individuals with demonstrable 2 years business experience, a minimum net worth of CAD$800,000 and a willingness to invest CAD$400,000, locked in for 5 years.

Entrepreneurs

Individuals with demonstrable 2 years business experience, a minimum net worth of CDN $300,000, who will own and manage their own business in Canada that will create jobs for Canadians.

Self-Employed

Individuals with the intention and ability to:

• create their own employment that will contribute to the cultural, artistic or athletic life of Canada, or
• purchase and manage a farm in Canada.