Start-Up Visa Canada – Business Immigration to Canada for Entrepreneurs
The federal government of Canada welcomes foreign entrepreneurs to open an innovative, successful business in the country, thereby investing in the Canadian economy and contributing to the creation of new jobs. That is why the Start-Up Visa Program (SUV) is one of the most popular business immigration programs, thanks to which you can get a permanent residence in Canada in a short time with minimal requirements.
What are the requirements in the program?
To be eligible for SUV, each applicant must:
- Show the required level of knowledge of English or French (CLB level 5).
- Have an appropriate business.
- Receive a letter of support from a designated financial institution.
- Have enough funds to settle in Canada.
- Pass the required medical checks.
- Pass a Canadian security screening.
Start-Up Visa Program is a great opportunity for business immigration to Canada for all start-up participants and their families! Up to five entrepreneurs can be included in one application!
The Government of Canada has approved and certified three types of investor organizations and groups to participate in the Start-Up Visa Program. In order to receive a Letter of Support from a designated financial institution, you need to get the right amount of investment.
Obtaining a permanent residence under the Start-Up Visa program occurs immediately after arriving in Canada, and the process itself consists of two main components – the Business phase and the Immigration phase.
Start-Up business consulting support from our partners
Immigration Canada PRO collaborates with a range of business consulting experts on start-up projects. Our partners work directly with designated venture capital funds, angel investor groups and business incubators.
Do you have an innovative business idea that has no analogues in Canada? Have you come up with the know-how that you would like to implement in our country? Contact our company for advice, and we will help you with business immigration to Canada!
Work Permit for Key Start-Up Participants
After receiving a letter of support and submitting an application for permanent residence in Canada, the government allows key start-up participants to apply for a temporary work permit in Canada. The basis for such a work permit is the need to set up a business and prepare the company to start working in Canada. In this case, key participants in a start-up act both as an employer and an employee. In addition, such a work permit does not require a labour market impact assessment (LMIA). Together with a key employee, family members can also come to Canada.
What Happens If My Start-Up Is Not Successful in Canada?
A Start-Up business is always a risk. The success of a start-up depends on many factors. Since a start-up is an innovative business project, and therefore one that has no analogues, no one can guarantee the success of the enterprise. That is why the success of a start-up will not affect your status in Canada after immigration. Obtaining a permanent residence through the SUV is irreversible. Even if the start-up does not succeed and closes, all project participants and members of their families will retain Canadian permanent residence. Moreover, after three years of living in Canada, you can also apply for Canadian citizenship.
Start-Up Visa can also be a great alternative for wealthy foreigners who cannot complete immigration through other economic immigration programs. If you have sufficient financial resources to participate in existing start-up projects, we can team you up with the existing start-up application!
Why Should Start-Ups Work with Immigration Canada PRO?
Our team members have over six years of experience dealing with various business government and private entities. We cooperate with a number of experts in the field of business consulting on start-up projects. Our partners work directly with venture capital funds, angel investor groups and business incubators. In addition, our partners have years of experience working with regulators, the Canada Revenue Agency, federal, provincial and municipal governments.