The Visa Start-up program targets immigrant entrepreneurs with the skills and potential to build innovative companies in Canada that can create jobs for Canadians and compete on a global scale.
Do you have an innovative business idea? Did you get the support of one of the organizations designated by the IRCC (Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada)? There is the possibility of immigrating to Canada.
There are many reasons why Canada is the best place to build your business, among them are:
- A strong economy
- Low taxes and low business costs
- Excellence in research and innovation
- High quality of life
To be eligible to receive a Start-up Visa you must:
- Prove that your business has the support of a designated organization. In order to be eligible for a start-up visa, you must guarantee an investment of at least US $ 200,000 from one or more of the designated Canadian venture capital funds listed on the CIC website.
- Show that your business meets the ownership requirements
- Meet the language requirements, CLB 5 in the categories of speaking, writing, reading and understanding
- Prove that you have how to stay in Canada