CANADA

Innovative Startup

The Canada Start-Up Visa Program (CSUV) is the first of its kind in the world, linking immigrant entrepreneurs with experienced organizations that have expertise in working with start-ups. Unlike programs in other countries, the CSUV grants immediate permanent residence to applicants if they secure a commitment from a Designated Canadian organization.

Stuart looks for innovative projects that have international scale in any  area, including IT, AI, Biotech Healthcare, Communications & Media and consumer products.

The entrepreneur can initially come to Canada on a work permit in order to get the business up and running while waiting for his Permanent Residence status.

Stuart looks for innovative projects that have international scale in any area, including IT, AI, Biotech Healthcare, Communications & Media and consumer products.

To apply for the CSUV, the entrepreneur will need to secure a commitment from a designated organisation to support his innovative business idea. This commitment (Letter of Support) will accompany the entrepreneur’s application to Citizenship and Immigration Canada (IRCC).

The entrepreneur will also need to meet the minimum level of language in English or French (CBL 5) and prove sufficient funds to support himself and his family for a year.

The CSUV has very short processing times, compared to other immigration programs in Canada. Additionally, the SUV looks for passionate entrepreneurs who are not afraid of pushing boundaries and have the ability to launch a business.

Also, the CSUV does not require proof of funds and up to 5 people can apply as owners of the startup, provided that each applicant holds 10% or more of the voting rights.

MINIMUM LEVEL OF LANGUAGE
IN ENGLISH OR FRENCH
CBL 5
SUFFICIENT FUNDS TO SUPPORT
YOU AND YOUR FAMILY FOR

One Year

SECURE A

Commitment

from a designated organisation to support his
innovative business idea.

Benefits

The CSUV Program offers many other advantages for the entrepreneurs, such as:

  • Unconditional permanent residence visa.
  • Pathway to Canadian citizenship, one of the most valuable in the world.
  • Access to the same rights, benefits and protection as a Canadian citizen, with the exception for the right to vote.
  • Excellent and universal public health system.
  • World-renowned and largely subsidized education system.

Benefits

The CSUV Program offers many other advantages for the entrepreneurs, such as:

  • Unconditional permanent residence visa.
  • Pathway to Canadian citizenship, one of the most valuable in the world.
  • Access to the same rights, benefits and protection as a Canadian citizen, with the exception for the right to vote.
  • Excellent and universal public health system.
  • World-renowned and largely subsidized education system.