Canada’s Start-up Visa Program is suitable for entrepreneurs who have the skills and potential to build businesses in Canada that are innovative and can create jobs for Canadians.
The Start-Up Visa program grants permanent residence to immigrant entrepreneurs while assisting them to become established in Canada.
The program encourages immigrant entrepreneurs to grow their companies in Canada. Successful applicants link with private sector organizations in Canada, where they can receive funding, guidance and expertise in opening and operating their enterprise in Canada.
The purpose of this program is to recruit innovative foreign national entrepreneurs who will create new jobs and drive economic growth. To be eligible for the Start-up Visa Program, you must:
Have a qualifying business – up to 5 people can apply as owners. Each applicant must hold minimum 10% of the voting rights AND the applicants and the designated organization jointly hold more than 50% of the total voting rights attached to all shares of the corporation outstanding at that time;
Applicants must be aware that an essential part of the operations of the business happens in Canada and while the business is incorporated, at the time you receive your permanent residence, you provide active and ongoing management of this business from within Canada.
Meet the language requirements – You must meet the minimum level of the Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) 5 in either English or French in all these four areas of speaking, reading, listening and writing.
Bring enough money to settle – When you apply, you will need to give proof that you have sufficient funds to settle in Canada. You cannot borrow this money from another person.
Province of Quebec have their own investment program. When you apply, you must plan to settle in a province other than the Province of Quebec.
Pass Canadian security and medical clearances;
Do you have an innovative business idea? If you can get support for your idea from one of the designated organizations, you may be able to immigrate to Canada.
Successful applicants are required to secure a minimum investment for their Canadian start-up program. Applicants are not required to invest any of their own money. However, the minimum investments required are:
Below is a list of organizations the government has designated to work with entrepreneurs in the Start-Up Visa program.
Venture Capital Funds
A Venture Capital firm secures money from private investors and makes investments on their behalf. Applicants may require a seat on the company’s board of directors. You must get at least one of these groups to agree to invest a minimum of $200,000:
Business Angel Investor groups are comprised of individuals who invest their personal funds in an exciting business opportunity. You must get one or more investors connected to these groups to agree to invest a minimum of $75,000:
In order to demonstrate that the applicant has obtained support from either a Venture Capital Fund, and/or Angel Investor Groups,and/or Business Incubators; the investor organization must submit a completed “Commitment Certificate” directly to IRCC. This document includes information regarding the agreement between the applicant and the investment organization. Its purpose is to summarize the relevant details of the commitment between the investment organization and the applicant.
In addition, the applicant will receive a “Letter of Support” from the investment organization, which the applicant will need to submit with their application for permanent residence. If there are two or more applicants as part of the same business venture, the commitment by the investment organization can be conditional upon one or more “essential persons” receiving their permanent residence. An essential person is someone who has been specifically identified as essential to the business by the investment organization. If for any reason the application of an essential person is refused, the applications of all others included in the Commitment Certificate will also be refused.
Support from Multiple Organizations
Applicants may receive support from multiple designated organizations, known as syndication. In this instance, all entities involved must be identified. Together, the designated organizations will provide IRCC with a single “Commitment Certificate” and one “Letter of Support” will be provided to the applicant(s).
As soon as a designated Venture Capital firm invests in a business, the minimum total investment amount that must be invested in that business is $200,000, even if a designated Angel Investor Group also invests in the same business.
If the business receives support from at least one designated Angel Group, but not designated Venture Capital Groups, then the minimum total investment amount that must be invested in that business is $75,000.
Health
insurance policies vary from province to province.
Students planning to study in Canada
should research the availability of insurance in their intended province of
study. International students in Canada are required to obtain health insurance
for the duration of their stay in Canada. Certain provinces offer provincial
health coverage to certain international students, either for free or for a
premium. In these cases, international students are usually required to apply
to the province.
Often, in cases where provincial health
insurance is not available, students are required to purchase private
insurance. This can often be done through their school in Canada. Institutions
in provinces which do not offer provincial healthcare coverage to international
students may require these individuals to subscribe to mandatory health plans,
while other institutions may offer optional coverage plans.
Consult the chart below to
compare and contrast health insurance policies across provinces:
Province
Provincial coverage for international students?
Basic requirements
Further information
Alberta
Yes
Minimum 12 month study
permit
Minimum 12 month
residence in Alberta
Holders of study
permits for more than three months and less than 12 months may be eligible if
they can show their intention to reside in Alberta for at least 12 months.
Students under 18 must
be added to a parent or guardian’s insurance.
Must apply within 90 days of arrival in Alberta.
British Columbia
Yes
Minimum six month study permit
Coverage begins after three months. International students
are advised to apply immediately upon arrival; coverage begins on the first
day of the third month following. For example, if a student arrives on August
۲۵, his or her coverage would begin on November 1. International students
should seek coverage for those three months.
Manitoba
Yes
Minimum six month study
permit
Minimum six month residency per calendar year
New Brunswick
No
International students are required to obtain private
insurance. Institutions may offer their own coverage plans, which may be
optional or mandatory. Consult the institutions for further information.
Newfoundland and Labrador
Yes
Minimum 12 month study permit
Northwest Territories
Yes
Minimum 12 month study permit
Nova Scotia
No
International students are required to obtain private
insurance. Institutions may offer their own coverage plans, which may be
optional or mandatory. Consult the institutions for further information.
Ontario
No
Most Ontario universities participate in the University
Health Insurance Plan (UHIP). International students at participating
institutions must enrol in this plan, unless otherwise exempted.
Prince Edward Island
No
International students are required to obtain private
insurance. Institutions may offer their own coverage plans, which may be
optional or mandatory. Consult the institutions for further information.
Quebec
No, with exceptions
Students from Belgium,
Denmark, Finland, France, Greece, Luxembourg, Norway, Portugal and Sweden may
be eligible due to bilateral agreements between Quebec and their country.
Some student
scholarships in Quebec include provision of health insurance.
Unless otherwise
exempt, international students are required to obtain private insurance.
Institutions may offer their own coverage plans, which may be optional or
mandatory. Consult the institutions for further information.
If you are a business person or manager looking to immigrate to
Canada, the Business/Investor Immigration Programs may be an important
fast-track Canadian immigration option for you.
Business immigration seeks to attract individuals with business
and/or managerial experience who will contribute to the development of the
Canadian economy.
If you’re looking to make an investment in Canada or to start/acquire
a business in Canada, there may be several avenues for you to choose from.
You can either apply under the federal start-up visa program
or, if you know which province/territory in which you plan to
reside, you can look at the different investor or entrepreneur options
under the provincial business immigration programs.
Federal Start-Up
Visa Program
If you plan to build an
innovative business in Canada, the start-up visa program could be an option for
you.
Quebec Business
Immigration
If you’re planning on
living in the province of Quebec as an investor or entrepreneur, there are
several options under the Quebec business immigration programs.
PNP Business
Immigration
Many other Canadian
provinces have business immigration programs under their Provincial Nominee
Programs.
The objective of the Family Class of immigration is to reunite
close family members in Canada.
The Family Class
allows Canadian citizens and permanent residents to sponsor their dependent
children, parents and grandparents, and spouse or common-law/conjugal
partner. Canada strongly supports keeping families together whenever
possible. As such, the processing of Family Class applications is given the
highest priority at Canadian Visa Offices.
The Spousal Sponsorship Category
The Spousal
Sponsorship program is a subsection of the Family Class immigration category.
Under this program, a Canadian citizen or permanent resident may sponsor a
spouse or common-law partner for Canadian permanent residence.
Both the Canadian
citizen or permanent resident (also called the ‘sponsor’) and the foreign
national (the ‘sponsored person’) must be approved by Immigration, Refugees and
Citizenship Canada (IRCC) in order for the sponsored person to receive a visa.
In order to receive a
visa through this immigration program, the sponsor and sponsored person must
prove that their relationship qualifies under one of three categories:
Spouse
Common-law Partner
Conjugal Partner
NOTE: Canada
recognizes same-sex marriage, and same-sex partners may be eligible to apply
under any of the above three categories, provided they meet all eligibility
requirements.
To learn more about
eligibility requirements for the sponsor and sponsored person, click here.
Outland Sponsorship
An Outland application
is generally pursued when the sponsored partner is living outside of Canada.
However, Outland applicants can still be in Canada and apply through the
Outland program, and may be permitted to travel in and out of Canada throughout
the application process. Outland applications are processed through the visa
office that serves the applicant’s country of origin, or where they have
resided legally for at least one year.
Inland Sponsorship
The other potential
option for Spousal/Common-Law Sponsorship is the Inland route. Inland
sponsorship is when the couple is together in Canada and the foreign
spouse/common-law partner has temporary status in Canada, either as a worker,
student, or visitor. The person being sponsored may be eligible for an Open Work Permit, allowing him or her to work for any employer in Canada while
the sponsorship application is being processed.
After Sponsorship
Permanent residence
granted under the Spousal Sponsorship program carries certain conditions that
must be met:
The sponsor is financially responsible for the person sponsored
for three years after the sponsored person becomes a permanent resident.
Individuals who come to Canada as spouses are themselves barred
from sponsoring a spouse in turn for five years after receiving Canadian
permanent residence.
A two-year “legitimate relationship” regulation
applies to spouses/partners who have been in a relationship for two years or
less and who have no children in common at the time of application submission.
Once in Canada, the sponsored person must live with their spouse/partner in a
“legitimate relationship” for two years or face the possibility of
having their permanent residency revoked. Exceptions will be made for sponsored
spouses or partners who are suffering from abuse or neglect.
Outland
Spousal/Common-Law Partner Sponsorship
This sponsorship program allows a Canadian citizen or
permanent resident to sponsor his or her spouse/common-law partner for
permanent resident status, regardless of where the spouse is currently
residing.
The Spousal Sponsorship program is a subsection of the Family
Class immigration category. Under this program, a Canadian or permanent
resident may sponsor his or her spouse/common-law partner for permanent
resident status in Canada. Both the Canadian citizen or permanent resident
(the sponsor) and the foreign national (the sponsored person) must be approved
by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC, formerly CIC) in order
for the sponsored person to receive a visa.
There are two parts to
the spousal sponsorship application:
The Canadian or permanent resident applies to sponsor his
or her spouse or common-law partner; and
The spouse or common-law partner applies for permanent
residence.
The Outland
sponsorship route is generally chosen when the sponsored person is
living outside Canada. However, it is possible for a spouse/common-law partner
living in Canada to apply through the Outland program. This option may permit
the sponsored person to travel in and out of Canada throughout the application
process. In such an instance, however, it is at the discretion of Canadian
immigration authorities as to whether the sponsored person may re-enter Canada
during the process. Additionally, it is at their discretion as to whether the
application may continue to be processed if the sponsored person leaves Canada
at any point throughout the application process.
Outland applications
are processed through the visa office that serves the applicant’s country of
origin, or where they have resided legally for at least one year. Processing times are listed by individual countries where the application
is being made, which allows couples to make better informed decisions on
which sponsorship route, Inland or Outland, they should pursue.
In cases of spousal
and common-law partner sponsorships, IRCC is committed to issuing visas as
quickly as possible in order to rapidly reunite families. IRCC aims to
process applications submitted through this program within 12 months.
Regardless of the
sponsorship path chosen, both the sponsor and the sponsored person must meet a
number of specific requirements in order to be considered eligible.
Inland
Spousal/Common-Law Partner Sponsorship
The Inland Spousal/Common-Law Partner Sponsorship program allows
a Canadian citizen or permanent resident to sponsor his or her
spouse/common-law partner for permanent resident status if the couple is
already living together in Canada.
The Spousal Sponsorship program is a subsection of the Family
Class immigration category, under which a Canadian or permanent resident may sponsor
his or her spouse/common-law partner for Canadian permanent
residence. Both the Canadian citizen or permanent resident (also called
the ‘sponsor’) and the foreign national (the ‘sponsored person’) must be
approved by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC, formerly CIC)
in order for the sponsored person to receive a visa.
There are two parts to
the spousal sponsorship application:
The Canadian or permanent resident applies to sponsor his
or her spouse or common-law partner; and
The spouse or common-law partner applies for permanent
residence.
Under the Inland
sponsorship category, the foreign spouse/common-law partner must have valid
temporary status in Canada, either as a worker, student, or visitor. If the
sponsored person already has a work or study permit, he or she may continue to
work or study as long as the permit is valid, however it is important to note
that working and studying in Canada without valid status are illegal and may
result in serious consequences for the sponsored person.
In contrast
to Outland applications (where the spouse is residing outside
Canada), the person being sponsored through the Inland route may be eligible
for an Open Work Permit while his or her application is being processed. This
program can help to mitigate the consequences of a long application process
by enabling the sponsored person to work for a Canadian employer, without first
having a confirmed offer of employment. Applicants who would like to obtain an
open work permit should apply for one at the same time that they apply for
permanent residence. However, IRCC states that if a sponsored spouse or
common-law partner has not submitted an application for an open work permit at
the same time as their permanent residence application, he or she may still
submit an application for an open work permit at a later time.
If IRCC requires an
interview, the sponsored person will be notified, in writing, of the date, time
and location of the interview, and of the documents he or she must bring.
In the event that a
sponsored person’s application is refused, he or she is required to leave
Canada immediately at the end of his or her period of temporary stay.
Additionally, if the sponsored person leaves Canada at any point while the
application is being processed, there is no guarantee that he or she will be
allowed to re-enter Canada, especially if he or she requires a visitor
visa. IRCC aims to process applications submitted through this program
within 12 months.
Regardless of the
sponsorship path chosen, both the sponsor and the sponsored person must meet a
number of specific requirements in order to be considered eligible.
amily
Class: Specific Requirements
Through the Family Class category of Canadian immigration,
Canadian citizens and permanent residents may sponsor close family members for
Canadian immigration.
In order for a Family
Class application to be successful, both the sponsor in Canada and their
sponsored family member must meet immigration requirements. These requirements
differ depending under which program the application is submitted.
Spouse or Common Law Partner Sponsorship
Requirements for the
Sponsor:
The sponsor must be at least 18 years of age;
The sponsor must be a Canadian permanent resident living in
Canada or a Canadian citizen;
The sponsor cannot be in prison, bankrupt, under a removal order
(if a permanent resident) or charged with a serious offence; and
The sponsor cannot have been sponsored to Canada as a spouse
within the last 5 years.
Requirements for the
Sponsored Person:
The sponsored person must be at least 16 years of age and
The sponsored person must not be too closely related by blood to
the sponsor.
Requirements for the
nature of the relationship:
The applicant must
prove that the relationship between the sponsor and the sponsored person
qualifies under one of three categories:
Spouse: This means that
the Sponsor and the Sponsored Person are legally married. For those married
within Canada, a Certificate of Marriage from the province or territory where
the marriage took place will show that the marriage is valid. Note that
same-sex marriages performed within Canada are valid for spousal sponsorship.
If the marriage took place outside of Canada, it must be valid under the law of
the country where it took place as well as under Canadian federal law. Same-sex
marriages that took place outside of Canada are not valid for spousal
sponsorship, but an application can be made under either the common-law partner
or conjugal partner categories if such a relationship can be proven.
Common-law partner: In order to establish a common-law relationship, the
Sponsor and the Sponsored Person must cohabit continuously for at least one
year, excluding brief absences for business or family reasons.
Conjugal partner: Conjugal partners can be of either opposite-sex or
same-sex. A sponsored person is defined as conjugal partner if:
Exceptional
circumstances beyond their control have prevented the applicants from qualifying
as common-law partners or spouses, such as immigration barriers or legal
restrictions limiting divorce or same-sex relationships; and
The applicants have
had a mutually dependent relationship for at least one year with the same level
of commitment as a marriage or a common-law union. This can require a
demonstration of emotional ties and intimacy, financial closeness, such as
joint ownership of assets or mutual financial support, and efforts to spend
time together and reunite.
Parent and Grandparent Family Class Sponsorship
Requirements for the
Sponsor:
The sponsor and their relative must sign a sponsorship agreement
that commits the sponsor to provide financial support to their relative, if
necessary. If sponsoring a person coming to the Province of Quebec, an
“undertaking” with the Province must be signed.
The sponsor must promise to provide financial support for the
relative and any other eligible relatives accompanying them for a period of 20
years. The time period begins the day the parent or grandparent becomes a
permanent resident.
The sponsored person must be the parent or grandparent of the
sponsor;
The sponsored person must be admissible to Canada as a visitor;
The sponsored person must prove that he or she has bought
Canadian medical insurance coverage for at least one year; and
The sponsored person must undergo an Immigration Medical
Examination.
Dependent Child Sponsorship
Requirements for the
Sponsor:
The sponsor must be 18 years of age;
The sponsor must be a Canadian permanent resident living in
Canada or a Canadian citizen; and
The sponsor cannot be in prison, bankrupt, under a removal order
(if a permanent resident) or charged with a serious offence.
Requirements for the
Sponsored Person:
The sponsored person must be in one of the following situations
of dependency:
Less than 19 years of
age and not a spouse or common-law partner; or
Has been an ongoing
full-time student since before the age of 19 and has depended substantially on
the financial support of the parent since that time; or
Is 19 years of age or
older and meets the following:
Became a spouse or
partner before the age of 19;
Has been an ongoing
full-time student since before the age of 19; and
Has depended
substantially on the financial support of the parent since they became a spouse
or partner; or
Is 19 years of age or older and has depended substantially on
the financial support of the parent since before the age of 19 and is unable to
be financially self-supporting due to a physical or mental condition.
Requirements for
nature of the relationship:
The Sponsored Person must be either:
The biological child
of the parent if the child has not been adopted by a person other than the
spouse or common law partner; or
The adopted child of
the parent.
Note:
The government of Canada has outlined a plan to increase the maximum age of
dependent children that may be sponsored to less than 22 years of age. It is
expected that this change will enter into force on October 24, 2017.
Parent
And Grandparent Sponsorship
Canadian citizens and permanent residents may bring their parents
and grandparents to Canada through one of two popular programs: Family Class
sponsorship and/or the Super Visa program.
NOTE: The application
process for the Parent and Grandparent Program (PGP) has changed for the
۲۰۱۷ application cycle. Please see below for details.
Parent and Grandparent Program (PGP) Changes for 2017
Canadian citizens and
permanent residents who want to apply as sponsors were required to first complete
an online form on the Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC)
website, to indicate their interest in applying to sponsor their parent(s) or
grandparent(s). The online form was available from January 3, 2017, at 12
p.m. Eastern Standard Time (EST), to February 2, 2017, at 12 p.m. EST.
Immigration, Refugees
and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) randomly invited 10,000 individuals to complete
and submit an application to the PGP. Candidates who were invited to apply
have 90 days to submit a complete application and all supporting documents.
About the PGP
The Family Class
sponsorship program includes a stream for parent(s) and grandparent(s) of
Canadian citizens and permanent residents. Successful parent(s) and
grandparent(s) under this program will receive Canadian permanent residence and
may be able to apply for Canadian Citizenship four years thereafter. To be eligible
for Family Class sponsorship, the sponsor in Canada must meet the following
requirements:
The sponsor must be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident;
The sponsor must be 18 years of age or older;
The sponsor must exceed the minimum necessary income level for this program (if married or in a
common-law relationship, the income of both can be included);
The sponsor must sign an undertaking to repay any provincial
social assistance benefits paid to the sponsor and accompanying family
member(s), if any, for a period of 20 years, if necessary; and
If the sponsor resides
in Quebec, an additional “undertaking” must be signed.
Sponsors will have to
prove that they meet the minimum income requirements by submitting notices of
assessment issued by the Canadian Revenue Agency (CRA) in support of their
sponsorship and they must also demonstrate they have met the minimum necessary
income level for three consecutive years.
A Canada visa is a stamp on your passport which allows you to
enter the country of Canada. It is a permission for you to travel to the
country and legally be able to stay either temporarily or permanently.
Getting a visa to Canada means that the Canadian Consulate or
Embassy in your home country decided that you are eligible and fulfill the
requirements for entry. However, once you are at the Canadian border and
customs, it is up to the officers at the border to evaluate whether you are fit
to enter.
If you answer the Canadian Border Services Officer (BSO)
questions honestly and correctly, they will allow you to enter. Otherwise, if
they suspect that you are not eligible to enter, they can deny you and ask you
to go back to your home country even if you have a Canada visa.
If you are one of these applicants and you need a visa for
Canada, you must apply for one. Depending on the type of visa you want, you
will have a method of applying, but there are a few general steps you must
take.
What are the Canadian Visa
Categories?
There are two categories of the Canada Visa. These are:
Temporary
Canada Visas – allow the holder to stay in Canada for a
limited amount of time for purposes of tourism, visit to family, studying,
or working.
Permanent
Canada Visas – allow the holder to move to Canada
permanently to work and be on a path to a Canadian citizenship.
What are the Canada Visa Types?
Before you apply for a Canadian visa, you must first know which
visa you want to apply for. There are different types of Canada visas, ranging
from:
Visitor visas.
Student visas.
Work visas.
Permanent
residence visas.
You must pick the one that
fits the motive of why you want to go to Canada.
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What are the student visa
requirements for Canada?
Applying for
a Canadian student visa?
The Canadian Government provides an opportunity to all nationality students to study in the country but as a prerequisite, you’ll have to obtain a Study Permit and a Temporary Resident Visa (TRV).
What is a
study permit?
This is not
a visa, it’s a permit or a document issued by the Citizen and Immigration (CIC)
which allows you to study in Canada. If you hold a study permit, you must
remain enrolled and make reasonable and timely progress towards completing your
course.
Along with your study permit, you will also need a Temporary Resident Visa (TRV) for your entry in Canada. Please note that a study permit is a document that allows you to study in Canada while a TRV is a visa that allows you to enter in Canada.Your counsellor will help you access the latest information and connect you with authorized migration experts.
Documents
required for your study permit
To apply for
your study permit, you will need:
An
acceptance letter from your education institution, and
A valid
passport or travel document
You must
also:
Prove that
you have enough money to pay for your:
tuition fees
living
expenses for yourself and any family members who come with you to Canada, and
return transportation
for yourself and any family members who come with you to Canada
Be a
law-abiding citizen with no criminal record and not be a risk to the security
of Canada (you may have to provide a police certificate)
Be in good
health (you may need to complete a medical exam)
Documentation
of a Canadian bank account in your name, if money has been transferred to
Canada
Documentation
of a student/education loan from a financial institution
Bank
statements
A bank draft
in convertible currency
Proof of
payment of tuition and accommodation fees
A letter for
the person or institution providing your funding
To prove you
can financially support yourself and any accompanying family members, you may
be asked to provide:
Proof of
funding paid from within Canada if you have a scholarship or are enrolled in a
Canadian-funded educational program
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Foreign skilled workers and professionals are greatly needed in
Canada.
One of the main goals
of Canadian immigration is to welcome skilled newcomers who will contribute to
Canada’s growing economy. Skilled workers who settle in Canada on a permanent
basis are especially valuable to Canada’s economy and the strength of its
workforce.
Successful applicants
of the Skilled Worker Immigration programs will receive a Canadian Immigration
(permanent resident) Visa, allowing the applicant to immigrate to Canada with
his or her family.
As a skilled worker or
professional, you have several options to consider. For example, you may be
eligible to apply under Canada’s Federal Skilled Worker Class or, if your
intended destination is in Quebec, the Quebec Skilled Worker Program may be the
pathway for you and your family, if applicable. Moreover, if you know in which
province or territory you plan to reside, you may be able to submit an
application through one of the Provincial Nominee Programs. Below, you will
find a list of those programs for you to explore.
Federal Skilled Worker Program: This program is for individuals with certain
work experience who intend to reside in any province or territory outside of
the province of Quebec.
Quebec Skilled Worker: Applicants who plan to immigrate to the province of
Quebec may be eligible to submit an application through this program.
Provincial Nominee Programs (PNPs): Most provinces and territories have created their
own skilled worker programs for those intending to live and work in their
particular province or territory. These are fast-track Canadian
immigration programs that allow candidates to receive a
provincial nomination certificate. In most cases, a nomination certificate
will allow candidates to immigrate more quickly than through
other Canadian immigration programs.
Many Canadian
employers are actively seeking foreign skilled workers to join their workforce
as quickly as possible. If you can obtain a job offer from a Canadian employer,
you may also qualify for fast-track Canadian immigration application
processing.