A startup visa is good for people who want to establish a business or company in Canada and want to immigrate permanently to Canada. This is a new category introduced by the Canada Immigration Department and is the first of its kind. It [...]

When considering applying for a Start-up Visa, there is one major factor you must first address. This is your financial support. Beyond this, you will need to demonstrate sufficient funds, language proficiency and educational background. While the criteria of this matter seem straightforward, it is [...]

Akrami & Associates and our team of seasoned legal professionals are here to help you! We will begin by discussing your matter at length during a consultation. It is here that you will meet face-to-face with one of our immigration practitioners. If a [...]

A Start-up Visa is geared at attracting foreign entrepreneurs to bring their business ideas to Canada. This revolutionary new visa is the first of its kind and results in the applicant(s) obtaining permanent resident status in Canada. However, before you can apply, you [...]

Note, as of July 1, 2012, CIC has temporarily stopped accepting applications for the federal Investor Program to focus on processing the applications already in process while the program is under review. This pause on new applications will continue until further notice. It does not [...]

The Start-Up Visa facilitates young entrepreneurs with viable business plans to obtain their permanent resident status in Canada by investing in a new business concept. However, there are other basic qualifications that you should consider before applying. To be eligible to receive a [...]

The Start-Up Visa program is geared toward granting Permanent Residency to immigrant entrepreneurs while facilitating them to become established in Canada. Successful applicants must cooperate with private sector organizations in Canada, where they must first receive funding, guidance and expertise in opening and [...]

The Start-up Visa Program will enable immigrant entrepreneurs to launch innovative companies that will create jobs in Canada and, eventually, compete globally. The Program will provide entrepreneurs with valuable assistance in navigating the Canadian business environment, which can sometimes prove challenging for newcomers. [...]

Education requirements You must provide proof of your education with your application. Specifically, you will need: proof of having completed at least one year of post-secondary education proof that you were in good standing during at least one year while you were attending a post‑secondary [...]

Before you apply for the Start-up visa, you must convince a designated angel investor group or venture capital fund to invest in your business idea. If the investor organization decides to fund your business idea, they will give you a letter of support. You must [...]

Due to the extreme backlog, Citizenship and Immigration Canada has temporarily stopped accepting applications under the investor and entrepreneur categories. In an effort not to lose out on foreign investment, Minister Kenney has recently introduced the “Start-Up Visa.” This visa is geared towards [...]

Before you apply for the Start-up visa, you must convince a designated angel investor group or venture capital fund to invest in your business idea. If the investor organization decides to fund your business idea; they will give you a letter of support. [...]