Canada
Start-Up Visa
For individuals & groups of entrepreneurs who want to establish an innovative & scalable business in Canada.
Eligibility Criteria:
To qualify for a Start-Up visa, an applicant must meet the following criteria:
1. Clean Background & Health
- The applicant must have no criminal record or be blacklisted for visa applications with the Canadian government.
- Applicant should be in good health with no contagious diseases.
2. Qualification
- Have minimum IELTS 5.0 / CLB 5 English language capacity.
3. Requirement
- Provide an innovative business idea & a qualifying business (i.e. Information Technology Healthcare, Manufacturing Process, Agriculture, Consumer Products).
- New business should be a marketable concept that has a business valuation of between CAD 450K-CAD 750K
4. Net Worth
- Demonstrate a net worth of minimum CAD 200,000
- Demonstrate adequate funds to settle in Canada.
Application Process:
Applying for a Start-Up visa requires:
1. Concept Development
- The innovative Start-Up business concept & team roles are developed.
- Due diligence process on net worth and business scalability finalized.
2. Letter of Support
- The designated organization (Incubator or Angel Investor) assesses the Start-Up business plan.
- Designated organization approves the Start-Up business concept & plan and issues a Letter of Support.
3. Apply for Permanent Residency
- When Letter of Support received, submit application for Canadian Permanent Residency.
- Apply for Early Work Permit
Benefits:
Successful Start-Up Visa applicants can gain the benefits of:
1. Permanent Residency
- Grants immediate unconditional permanent residency to the applicant plus eligible family members with no visa conditions.
- Fastest pathway to permanent residency in North America.
2. Flexibility
- Full ownership of business.
- Multiple applicants can establish a single business.
- Minimum CAD 75,000 investment from Angel Investor in Canada
- Flexibility in start-up success trajectory & guidance with (inter)national scalability.
3. Pathway to Citizenship
- After 3 years of permanent residency, the applicant and their eligible family members can apply for Canadian citizenship.
Why Choose ISAFORD Immigration for Your Canada Start-Up Visa Application?
Make ISAFORD Immigration your choice for:
1. Expert Guidance
- Our team of experienced immigration professionals will guide you through every step of the Start-Up Visa application process.
2. Personalized Support
- We provide tailored assistance to highlight your unique qualifications and ensure your application standard out.
3. Proven Success
- With a high success rate in securing Start-Up Visas for our clients, we are committed to helping you achieve your immigration goals
