Overview
The Start-up Visa program offers permanent residence to entrepreneurs whose business has the support of a designated Canadian venture capital fund, angel investor group or business incubator. Applicants also need to meet language and settlement-fund requirements. Intake caps and program rules for business streams change often, so we confirm the current status before you invest time and money.
Who it's for
- Founders with an innovative, scalable business idea
- Entrepreneurs who can secure a letter of support from a designated organization
- Business owners exploring provincial entrepreneur streams
How we help
- We give you a realistic view of the program, including current caps, processing times and how designated organizations evaluate pitches.
- We review your business plan for immigration purposes and prepare the permanent residence application once you have support.
- We look at whether a work permit can let you start operating in Canada while the permanent residence file is processed.
Program rules, fees and processing times are set by the Government of Canada and change often. Check the official IRCC information page, or ask us for advice on your situation.