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 [...]

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Officers should expect to see proof of education in the form of transcripts and a letter of good standing, or certificate or diploma or degree. The officer should review the documentation provided by the applicant and determine if the following: At least one [...]

Settlement funds The applicant must clearly demonstrate that they have sufficient and available funds to meet the requirements. These funds must meet the requirements at the time the application is made, as well as when the application is finalized. The funds must be: [...]

Letter of Support Section What to look for: General · submitted by the applicant with the application · contains specific information related to the applicant · contains bio-data information of any persons related to the business agreement · no more than five total [...]

A start-up business must be a new business intended to be operated in Canada and must meet the criteria to be a qualifying business. Section 2(2)( a) of the MIs requires that the new start-up business must have received a commitment from: A [...]

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 [...]

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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 [...]

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 [...]