Why the Start-up Visa Program
The Canadian Start-Up Visa is an excellent immigration program for qualified entrepreneurs who wish to start a new business or develop an existing one in Canada. Applicants who are accepted will receive unconditional irrevocable Permanent Residence status in Canada based on their intentions to establish a business in Canada. It’s not like some business programs, where temporary visas are issued. With this program, the visa is permanent and irrevocable for the whole family.
Program requirements
- Have an existing innovative business or a business idea supported by a designated organization (a venture capital fund, an angel investor, or a business incubator)
- English language proficiency CLB 5
- Criminal and security check, medical clearance
- Have sufficient funds to settle in Canada
Business evaluation criteria
- Innovative business idea
- Will create jobs for Canadians
- Potential to compete on a global scale
WHY START-UP VISA PROGRAM IS YOUR BEST BUSINESS CHOICE
- Up to 5 business owners with families can obtain permanent residence in Canada
- You can register a business in Canada before your get resident status
- No specific work or managerial experience required
- No set investment amount, and investment can be shared by multiple applicants in a business
- High Success Rate: Government uses designated organization to assess the business plan and due diligence report
- The ability to communicate in English or French is important but fluency is not a requirement
- With the exception of Quebec, applicants can choose to live and start their business anywhere in Canada
- Applicant have option to apply for Work Permit to accelerate their move to Canada
- Applicant and all dependents receive Canadian Permanent Residence
- Fast federal processing
For more information, visit Canada Immigration and Citizenship website:
www.canada.ca
IMPORTANT
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