Both offer permanent residence \u2013 in Canada and the U.S. respectively \u2013 to high net worth individuals in exchange for significant investment.<\/p>\n Here, we review the two programs and compare their advantages and disadvantages for high net worth candidates considering their residence-by-investment immigration options.<\/p>\n![\"Quebec](\"https:\/\/immigration.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/image1-300x200.jpeg\" "\\"Quebec")
The Quebec Investor<\/a> and the U.S. EB-5<\/a> are two of the world\u2019s most popular residence-by-investment immigration programs.<\/p>\nCompared: Quebec Investor vs U.S. EB-5<\/h3>\n
| <\/td>\n | QIIP<\/b><\/td>\n | U.S. EB-5<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n| Investment threshold<\/b><\/td>\n | CAD $1.2 million\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n | (government guaranteed)<\/td>\n $500,000 (CAD$643,237)\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n | or\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n $1 million (CAD$1.29 million)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n The Quebec Immigrant Investor Program features a stable, passive investment with a financing option in return for immediate permanent residence.\u00a0 <\/span>With the popular financing option, the investment is approximately $325,000 (USD $260,000). It is not without controversies, but they are not a direct threat to the future of the program. With managed annual application limits, the program is well-administered and benefits both candidates and the Quebec economy. Provincial representatives from B.C. and Ontario would like to see the benefits shared, given how many of the QIIP candidates settle in their jurisdictions.\u00a0 <\/span>Processing delays to visa issuance are near 44 months for Asian based investors.<\/p>\n The U.S. EB-5, in practice, features a significantly higher investment option and does not offer the stability and guarantees of the QIIP. The program operates by regular temporary resolutions, with the constant threat that it could be wound up, or investment requirements substantially raised. Processing times can be very long depending on one\u2019s nationality.\u00a0 <\/span>Chinese investors have to wait near 10 years for their applications to be approved. The attraction of a U.S. green card remains strong, however, making this the world\u2019s most popular permanent residence-by-investment program.<\/p>\n Interested employers:\u00a0<\/b>Kindly\u00a0contact us<\/a>\u00a0here to receive further information.<\/p>\n Interested candidates:<\/b>\u00a0Find out whether you qualify to Canada by completing our\u00a0free on-line evaluation<\/a>. We will provide you with our evaluation within 1-2 business days.<\/p>\n |