You and your immediate family may obtain Permanent Resident Visas by acquiring at least a one-third share in equity in a qualifying Canadian business that you must manage. Your business must create at least one new job for a Canadian or permanent resident. You may live anywhere in Canada (though Quebec has slightly different rules).

Additional requirements include:
• minimum net worth of CAD $300,000 (approx US $227,500)
• experience in management and ownership of a qualifying business
• medical examination and security check