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FEDERAL START-UP VISA (DIRECT CANADIAN PERMANENT RESIDENCY)

ABOUT THE FEDERAL START-UP VISA PROGRAM

Start-Up Visa Video

Program Highlights

  • This Program targets immigrant entrepreneurs with the skills and potential to launch businesses in Canada that are innovative, that can create jobs for Canadians and can compete on a global scale;
  • This is a direct Permanent Resident (PR) Visa (i.e., no need for any kind of temporary visa, work permit or visitor visa);
  • We deal directly with the top authority in terms of Canadian Immigration policies, i.e. the Canadian Immigration Authorities. No first step Provincial approval required;
  • Your PR Visa is not contingent to the Company being profitable (once started);

Eligibility Requirements

To apply for the Start-Up Visa Program:

  • Your business idea, must get the support of a designated organization (Venture capital funds, Angel investor groups, Business incubators).
  • We’ll be in charge of finding such a “designated organization” on your behalf and obtaining a Letter of Support ( which is a mandatory document in order to apply).
  • You must meet the minimum language requirements in English or French (at least CLB 5 in all abilities) and you could be invited to invest in the business.
  • you will receive an equity participation of at least 10% of the total voting rights attached to all shares of the Company at the time of your investment.
  • you will earn dividends from the Company if it is profitable.

Interested in the Federal Start-Up Visa Program?

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Permanent Residency in approximately 31 months

Reside Anywhere in Canada

(Except Quebec)

Backed by Canadian Angel or Incubator Group