Canada Start-Up Visa Program: Starting at 110,000 CAD

Canada Start-Up Visa Program

Canada Start-Up Visa Program

Perfect for immigrant entrepreneurs with the skills and potential to build innovative businesses in Canada that create jobs for locals and can compete on a global scale.

Eligibility for the Canada Start-Up Visa

Language skills

The principal applicant must provide English or French test results of at least CLB5 (IELTS 5 except for Reading Factor IELTS 4) to confirm their ability to communicate and work in either of Canada’s official languages. An authorized organization must conduct the test. The document is valid for two years from the date of the test report.

Letter of Support

An essential document to submit the permanent residency and work permit application, the letter of support is issued as part of a Commitment Certificate directly transmitted to IRCC by the designated organization (business incubator, venture capital funds, angel investor groups).

Innovative business

The SUV applicant must intend to develop an innovative business from within Canada and establish that it is scalable globally. Evidence of progress in the development of the business from within Canada will be required before the issuance of the permanent residency visa.

Key Benefits of Canada Start-Up Visa

Direct Permanent Residency

Direct permanent residency status is granted to successful SUV applicants, spouses, and dependent children under 22 years old.

Quick access

With a letter of support from a designated organization, applicants can apply for a work permit to develop their business from within Canada.

Development support

A dedicated team provides comprehensive support to help SUV applicants navigate business development from within Canada.

Our Service

1. Profile Qualification

Analyze the candidates’ profiles and collection of due diligence documentation to ensure their capability for the SUV program.

2. Corporate Support

Assist with Canadian company incorporation, share allocation, shareholders’ agreement, and account management support.

3. Intellectual Property

Analyze the candidates’ profiles and collection of due diligence documentation to ensure their capability for the SUV program.

4. Product Development

Support the SUV applicants in the effort to prototype and test their SUV product from within Canada.

5. Commercialization

Support the SUV applicants with their social media outreach, website development, and SEO, allowing a product market validation process from within Canada.

6. Immigration

Provide a representation of the clients by Canadian lawyers before the Canadian immigration authorities.