Canada Start-Up Visa

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.