100% Ownership Stream
This stream is for individuals who would like to own 100% of a business in PEI. Individuals may either plan to purchase an existing business or start their own business in PEI.
To be eligible for nomination through the 100% Ownership Stream of the Business Impact Category you must:
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have a minimum verifiable personal net worth of $600,000 which has been accumulated through legal and legitimate sources in your own right;
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have a minimum education of secondary school equivalent;
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be within 21-59 years of age at the time of application;
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have transferable management skills and past employment or business ownership experience;
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meet minimum language requirements equivalent to a CLB/NCLC 4; and
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intend to live and work in PEI while providing day-to-day active and ongoing management of your PEI-based company.
Successful applicants will be required to sign an Escrow Agreeement and submit a $200,000 deposit to the Office of Immigration prior to receiving their nomination. The deposit can be broken down as follows:
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Residency portion - $50,000
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Business portion - $150,000
If you comply with the terms of your Escrow Agreement, this deposit will be refunded to you in accordance with the terms of the Escrow Agreement.​