Canada’s Start-up Visa Program targets immigrant entrepreneurs with the skills and potential to build businesses in Canada that are innovative, can create jobs for Canadians and can compete on a global scale.

A start-up business must be a new business intended to be operated in Canada which meets the criteria of a qualifying business, meaning that the new start-up business has received a commitment from any of the following:

1. A designated angel investor group confirming that it is investing at least $75,000 in a qualifying business or two or more designated angel investor groups confirming that they are together investing a total of at least $75,000 in such a business.
2. A designated venture capital fund confirming that it is investing at least $200,000 in a qualifying business or two or more designated venture capital funds confirming that they are together investing a total of at least $200,000 in such a business; or
3. A designated business incubator confirming that it is accepting the applicant into its business incubator program.

Applicants under this category must have a qualifying business, get a letter of support from a designated organization, meet the language requirements and have enough money to settle in Canada.

While the program provides an amazing opportunity, the application process can be tricky and tedious, and you may need a professional start-up visa program consulting service provider to simplify the process for you. Contact us to assess your eligibility under this program.

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