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Start Up Visa (SUV) Canada

The Canadian government launched the Start-up visa program to attract potential entrepreneurs who have innovative business ideas, required experience, and willingness to move to Canada. The objective was also to provide a platform for entrepreneurs worldwide who demonstrate that their business is innovative, scalable, and will create job opportunities in Canada. The key features of this program of this business visa are:

No Investment
required from you
No Net Worth
criteria to be met
No work experience
requirement
Permanent Resident
Status given
No Impact on PR
of business situation
What are the requirements for Start-Up Visa?
  • You must have a qualifying business (10% of voting rights attached to all shares of the company and 50% voting rights including the share of the
    designated organization).
  • You must have a letter of support from an IRCC-designated organization.
  • You must meet the language skills (English/French) requirement, CLB 5, in all abilities.
  • You must have enough money to settle and live in Canada, which is for your living and not for business.
  • You must not be more than 5 foreign nationals applying together.
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What is the process for getting a Start-Up Visa?
The Start-Up Visa is a 4 step process:
  1. Find a designated investor for your idea. There are 3 types of designated investors:

Each has its requirements, criteria, and evaluation parameters. The amount of funding that they can provide is also pre-defined. In most cases, you can club support from two different investors. In that case, you would require each letter of support. It is essential to connect with only approved and designated investors. 

2. Create your perfect business plan and pitch your idea. Understanding the Canadian market and investors plays a pivotal role in presenting your idea to your potential investor. Each investor may have a different requirement, so it is crucial to research well before going ahead with your proposal. 

3. Get the necessary letter of support: Once the investor approves your idea, a letter of support will be shared with you to be attached to your permanent residence application.

4. Apply for PR initially and then directly apply for Canadian Citizenship upon completing the residency obligation. The state of your business does not have any impact on your Permanent residency status and your Citizenship subsequently.

Provincial Business Visa Immigration

Pathway
Alberta Farm Stream
Province Connection
Loan from Canadian Institution
Work Experience
Farm Management
Net Worth
$500,000 CAD
Investment
$500,000 CAD in primary production farming business
Status In Canada
Apply for PR post receivig Nomination Certificate
Pathway
Alberta Farm Stream
Education
Post secondary degree
Language
CLB 5
Province Connection
Letter of recommendtion from AIPP Approbved Agency
Work Experience
6 months full time
Investment
$50,000 CAD for regional area, $100,000 CAD for urban area, 34% ownership in rural and 5% in urbav
Status In Canada
Nomination Certificcate
Pathway
Alberta Rural Entrepreneur Stream
Education
High School equivalent
Language
CLB 4
Province Connection
Community Support Letter from a participating rural Alberta community.
Work Experience
3 years as an active business owner/manager or 4 years as a senior manager within the past 10 years.
Net Worth
$300,000 CAD
Investment
$200,000 CAD
Additional Requirement
Create 1 job for PR or Canadian Citizen
Pathway
British Columbi EI-Regional Pilot
Education
Post-Secondary; or
3 years experience as 100% business owner
Language
CLB 4
Province Connection
To be referred by the participating communities'
Work Experience
Within last 5 years, 3+ years as business owner-manager; or 4+ years as a senior manager; or
1+ year as business owner manager and 2+ years as senior manager
Net Worth
$300,000 CAD
Investment
$100,000 CAD
Additional Requirement
Sign Business Performance Agreement
Create 1 job for PR or Canadian Citizen
Status In Canada
Work permit for 1 year. PR ubject to meeting requirements
Pathway
Manitoba Farm Ivestor Pathway
Work Experience
Minimum of 3 years of farm business management,ownership/ operation
Net Worth
$500,000 CAD,
Investment
$300,000 CAD
Additional Requirement
Refundable deposit $75,000
Status In Canada
Work permit, PR post subject to meeting requirements

 

Pathway
Manitoba Entreprenuer Pathway
Education
High School certificate
Language
CLB 5
Work Experience
 Minimum of 3 years in last 5 years as active business owner (minimum 33% ownership) or in a senior management role
Net Worth
$500,000 CAD,
Investment
CAD $250,000 within Manitoba Capital Region. Rest places CAD $150,000
Additional Requirement
Sign Business Performance Agreement
Create 1 job for PR or Canadian Citizen
Status In Canada
Work permit, PR post subject to meeting requirements
Pathway
NovaScotia Entrepreneur Program
Language
CLB 5
Work Experience
3 years’ in actively managing/owning a business (1/3 ownership ) OR > 5 years’ in a senior business management role;
Net Worth
$300,000 CAD
Investment
$600,000 CAD
Additional Requirement
Submit Expression of Interest
Status In Canada
Work permit for 1 year
PR ubject to meeting requirements

 

Pathway
Northwest Territories Business Stream
Language
CLB 4
Work Experience
Relevant Experience
Net Worth
$500,000 CAD within Yellowknife,
$250,000 CDN elsewhere.
Investment
$300,000 CDN within Yellowknife, or
At least $150,000 CDN elsewhere. Own 33.3% or Investemet $1,000,000 CAD
Additional Requirement
Sign Business Performance Agreement
Status In Canada
Work permit for 2 years
PR post 2 years ubject to meeting requirements

 

Pathway
New Brunswich Business Immigration
Language
CLB 5
Net Worth
$600,000 CAD,
Investment
$250,000 CAD
Additional Requirement
Refundable deposit $100,000
Age 22-55 years old
Status In Canada
Apply for PR post receivig Nomination Certificate
Pathway
Prince Edward Work Permit Stream
Education
Secondary School
Language
CLB 4
Province Connection
No
Work Experience
Manangement experince
Net Worth
$600,000
Investment
NA
Additional Requirement
21-59 years age
Status In Canada
Letter of support for Work permit. Nomiation crerificatio post

 

Pathway
Ontario Entrepreneur Stream
Education
No
Language
CLB 4
Province Connection
No
Work Experience
24 months of full-time business experience in the last 60 months
Net Worth
Within GTA $800,000 CAD
Outside GTA $400,000 CAD
Investment
Within GTA $600,000 CAD
Outside GTA $200,000 CAD
Additional Requirement
Create: within GTA 2 permanent jobs
Outside GTA 1 permanent job
Outside GTA $200,000 CAD
Status In Canada
Work permit, PR post subject to meeting requirements

 

Pathway
Quebec
Entrepreneur & Investor program temporarily suspended

 

Pathway
Sakatchewan Entrepreneir Program
Education
No minimum
Province Connection
No
Work Experience
3 years experience as entrepreneur or managing a business in the past 10 years
Net Worth
$500,000 CAD,
Investment
300,000 (CAD) in Regina and Saskatoon, or$200,000 (CAD) in rest of Saskatchewan, 33.3% ownership or > $1,000,000 investment
Additional Requirement
Create 2 jobs if investing in Regina or Saskatoon
Status In Canada
Work permit for 2 years
PR post 2 years ubject to meeting requirements

 

Pathway
SaskatcheanFarm Owner and Operator
Education
No minimum
Province Connection
No
Work Experience
3 years experience in Farm ownership or ,management.
Net Worth
$500,000 CAD,
Investment
$150,000 CAD,
Good Faith Deposit of $75,000 CAD
Additional Requirement
Sign a performance Agreement
10 days exploratory visit to Saskatchewan
Status In Canada
Apply for PR post receivig Nomination Certificate

 

Pathway
Yukon Business Nominee Program
Education
High School
Province Connection
No
Work Experience
3 yrs of business management
5 years of relevant business experince
Net Worth
$300,000 CAD
Investment
$300,000 CAD ($300,000 Liquid Asset)
Additional Requirement
Strategic sector should be In focus
Status In Canada
Work permit for 2 years
PR post 2 years ubject to meeting requirements

Each province has its entrepreneur or investor/business visa program. The criteria of business visa might differ, but the primary parameter is dependent on the amount of investment, net worth, and relevant business experience. Therefore, it is It is essential to understand each province’s requirement and their regional communities to find the right business visa  before you apply.

The Self Employed Program

The Self-employed program is for individuals who have the potential to be Self-employed in Canada and have gained relevant experience as professional athletes or in cultural activities. There is no funding or investment required in this business immigration program. However, the applicant must meet the selection criteria and fulfill the program’s requirements.

What is the requirement for Self Employed Program:

To be eligible for self-employed program:

  • You must have relevant experience
  • You must have the willingness and potential to be self employed in Canada
  • You must score the required points basis the self employed program’s selection criteria and
  • You must also meet background checks, medical, security and other admissibility conditions.

To qualify for this, you must have 2 years of relevant experience in the last 5 years. This experience must be in cultural activities or athletics. The more the number of years of experience, the higher points you can score.

Qualifying experience:

 

  • Two one-year periods of being self-employed in cultural activities/athletics.
  • Two one-year periods of participating at a world-class level in cultural activities or athletics.
  • A combination of one year each in both the points above in the respective field only.
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Frequently Asked Questions

How much investment is required for a start-up visa in Canada?

Under the start-up visa program, there is no investment required from your end. Your business idea must get support from a designated Venture Capitalist, Angel Investor or be accepted into a business incubator program. The minimum amount of investment from a Venture Capitalist is CAD 200,000, from an angel investor is CAD 75,000, and zero in the case of an incubator program.

Can I work in Canada while my Start-up visa’s PR application is under process?

With your letter of support from the designated institutions, you can apply for a temporary work permit. The work permit allows you to come to Canada and start building your business while your permanent residence (PR) application is underway.

How long does it take to process a Start-up Visa application?

The processing time for a Start-up Visa application is generally 12- 16 months.

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