Canada’s Startup Visa program is designed to attract immigrant entrepreneurs who will create new jobs and spur economic growth. Canada is looking for innovative entrepreneurs with the potential to create local jobs.
The world is your oyster when you have a global vision and the wherewithal to come up with creative innovations and the drive to turn these ideas into a thriving reality.
At INSTA Start-ups we will provide clear guidance on the best ways to navigate through the start-up’s visa process so that it does not leave any confusion or errors behind.
We want our clients’ entrepreneurial journey abroad experience to be as seamless as possible with an aim at providing all necessary support throughout their time in Canada.
- Direct Permanent Residency of up to 5 Founders for one innovative business venture.
- Residency for spouse & dependent children up to the age of 22 of the 5 Founders.
- Low-band IELTS (English test) requirement (5 CLB)
- Fastest processing time (12-16 months) amongst Canada business immigration programs.
- Federal program: Ability to live in any province of Canada without any restriction.
- Startup Visa applicants can work in Canada towards launching an innovative business while a permanent residence application is in the process (Temporary Work Permit for Start-Up Visa Applicant).
- No Minimum Investment is Required for Setting up the Business or required to invest their own funds in a business venture, nor to meet any minimum net worth requirement.
- Ability to apply for Citizenship after 3 years of living in Canada.
- Access to support from reputable Canadian angel investors, venture capital funds, and business incubators through Canada Startup Visa
- Startup Visa applicants can bring a spouse and children to Canada
- If a business venture is not successful or Startup Fails, applicants can keep Canada PR.