Start-up Visa

Start-up Visa

Canada welcomes visionary entrepreneurs through the Start-Up Visa Program, designed to attract innovative business founders who can create jobs and compete globally. If you have a groundbreaking business idea and the ambition to build your company in Canada, this program is your gateway to permanent residency and entrepreneurial success.

What is the Start-Up Visa Program?
The Start-Up Visa Program allows immigrant entrepreneurs to obtain permanent residency by starting an innovative business in Canada that is supported by a designated organization such as a venture capital fund, angel investor group, or business incubator.
This program connects ambitious founders with Canadian investors and mentors to help turn their ideas into successful enterprises.

Who is Eligible for the Start-Up Visa?
To qualify, you must

  • Have a qualifying business where you hold at least 10% ownership, and the designated organization holds more than 50% of voting rights
  • Obtain a letter of support from a designated organization (venture capital fund, angel investor group, or business incubator) confirming their investment or acceptance
  • Meet language proficiency requirements in English or French (CLB 5 or higher)
    Have enough settlement funds to support yourself and your family in Canada
    Intend to actively manage the business in Canada

    Application Process

    Develop a Business Idea: Prepare a detailed and innovative business plan.
    Secure Support: Pitch your idea to a designated organization and receive a Letter of Support.
    Apply for Permanent Residency: Submit your Start-Up Visa application along with the Letter of Support, language test results, and proof of funds.
    Processing and Decision: Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) reviews your application.
    Landing in Canada: Upon approval, you and your family receive permanent residency to live and grow your business in Canada.

    Why Choose the Start-Up Visa Program?

    Permanent Residency for you and your family from day one
    Access to Canada’s world-class business environment and resources
    Opportunity to build and grow a scalable, innovative business
    Connection with Canadian investors and mentors
    Pathway to Canadian citizenship after meeting residency requirements

    How We Can Help
    Our experts assist you with

    Assessing your business idea’s eligibility
    Connecting you with designated organizations and preparing pitches
    Completing and submitting your Start-Up Visa application
    Navigating language and settlement fund requirements
    Ongoing support to ensure smooth processing and relocation

    Ready to Build Your Canadian Start-Up?
    Turn your innovative vision into reality with professional guidance and permanent residency benefits.

    About Us

    BGS Immigration Consultancy is a trusted and upcoming immigration and education consultancy for Canada which started its operations with aim of to give an excellence and affordable immigration services to every aspirants.

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