Self-Employed Farmer Stream criteria
Self-Employed Farmer Stream criteria (include but are not limited to):
v You must prove that you have farm management skills shown by:
v Financial documentation of your existing farm business
v Documentation of your education, training and work experience
v Proposed business plan for the farming enterprise you are considering in Alberta
v Proof that a Canadian financial institution is willing to finance your proposed farming business.
v You must have sufficient financial resources to develop a sustainable farming operation.
v You must be able to invest a minimum of CDN $500,000 of equity in a primary production farming business in Alberta.
v You must provide documents that demonstrates you have a minimum net worth of CDN $500,000 or confirmation that you have access to a similar amount of funds from other sources.
v The CDN $500,000 is the minimum amount. You may be required to show you have the ability to invest more than the minimum.
v You must invest in a primary production farming business in Alberta.
v You will have to document your investment intentions in your proposed business plan.
v Applications representing the best opportunity for growth relevant to Alberta's agri-food targets will be given priority.
Meeting the criteria listed above does not guarantee a nomination or permanent residence.
