CANADIAN Start-up Visa Program

Eligibilities

Have a qualifying business :A qualifying business means you created a business that meets the following conditions.
At the time you get a commitment from a designated organization:
each applicant holds 10% or more of the voting rights
applicants and the designated organization(VC/AIG) jointly hold more than 50% of the total voting rights
business are innovative (hotel, restaurant, coffee shop and convenience store are not accepted)

At the time you receive your permanent residence:
the business is incorporated in Canada.
an essential part of the operations of the business happens in Canada.
you provide active and ongoing management of this business from within Canada.

Get a letter of support from a designated organization:Venture capital funds, Business incubator, Angel investor groups）
Must get one or more investors connected to angel investor groups to agree to invest a minimum of CDN$75,000
Must get at least one of venture capital funds to agree to invest a minimum of CDN$200,000
Must be accepted into one of business incubators program

Eligibilities

Language ：must meet the minimum level of CLB 5 or IELTS 5 (listening, speaking and writing 5, reading at least 4)
Education ：college diploma or above
Fund ：investment fund (according to the business plan) and enough money to settle
No criminal record ：you, your spouse and dependent children aged 18 or over
Medical exam ：each member of your family

Overall Advantage

Language requirement CLB5
Application period within 12-16 months; no quota limited
Investment under your own control
The success of business does not affect PR status

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