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Start-up Visa
PR for founders with an innovative business supported by a designated organization.
The Start-up Visa Program offers permanent residence to entrepreneurs whose innovative business is supported by a designated venture capital fund, angel investor group or business incubator.
Who it’s for
- Founders with a scalable, innovative business idea
- Teams of up to five co-founders
- Entrepreneurs able to meet language (CLB 5) and settlement-fund requirements
How we help
- Business-concept and readiness review
- Preparation for designated-organization pitching
- Commitment certificate and PR application
- Work-permit options while your PR is processed
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Express Entry
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Provincial entrepreneur streams and business-based immigration options.
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Sponsor your spouse, partner, children, parents or grandparents.
Learn more →Not sure which path fits you?
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