Canada Startup Visa Program
Empowered Startups provides one of the only direct pathways to Canadian permanent residency through the Startup Visa Program. Designed for entrepreneurs, innovators, subject matter experts, and their families looking to immigrate to Canada, our program helps you build and scale a venture in Canada. The Canada Startup Visa Program allows ventures to bring up to five co-founders, enabling businesses to assemble the expertise needed for success while also lowering the cost of the program.
Government of Canada Designated Organization for the Canada Startup Visa Program
Empowered Startups has worked closely with the Government of Canada since the inception of the Canada Startup Visa program in 2014 to ensure we bring highly skilled and successful international entrepreneurs to the country. Empowered Startups, headquartered in Vancouver, British Columbia, plays a crucial role in fostering innovation and supporting entrepreneurs in the diverse Canadian business market.
Empowered Startups has facilitated more successful Canada Startup Visa candidates than any other program in Canada. Empowered Startups currently supports entrepreneurs in various countries, emphasizing their role in training and mentoring innovators to launch businesses that positively impact local economies.
Benefits of our Canada Startup Visa Program
- Fast processing – you can enter our incubator and begin working immediately
- Flexible work environment – you can incubate anywhere in Canada and manage your other business demands using our online platform
- Proven Expertise – you will have access to our network of proven global migration experts and proven startup growth experts
- Mentorship – you will receive flexible, custom mentorship from established professionals who provide personal attention to you and your startup
- Multiple opportunities – you can bring up to 5 co-founders to start your venture in Canada
Canada Startup Visa Program Requirements
The Canada Startup Visa program has four basic requirements:
- You must have a qualifying venture – it needs to be innovative and scalable, and you must prove you have valuable skills to fulfill a critical role in the venture. Innovation is crucial in qualifying ventures as it demonstrates the potential to impact local economies and capitalize on global opportunities.
- You must show you have enough money to support yourself and any dependents once you arrive in Canada and also prove your ability to pay the associated incubation fees.
- You must meet the language requirements – you must meet the minimum level of the Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) in either English or French in speaking, reading, listening, and writing. You will need to demonstrate your language proficiency within three months of being accepted into our program.
- You must have a letter of support from a designated organization (that’s us!). Collaboration with universities and R&D facilities can also be essential to support startups, providing access to critical resources and fostering research and commercialization opportunities.
Get Started Immediately
We have a dynamic team of experts waiting to learn more about your startup ideas, business, and immigration goals. Our programs offer immediate enrolment for the right people and startup ideas. Empowered Startups has a notable portfolio of successful startups, showcasing diverse and internationally recognized business ideas.
If you still have questions, feel free to contact us or download this program brochure.
Canada Startup Visa Processing Times
Empowered Startups helps talented entrepreneurs launch their business in Canada and access Canadian permanent residency through the Canada Startup Visa Program. Below are the key steps in your path to success. With expert guidance at every stage, Empowered Startups helps you with extensive business incubation services and mentorship to realize your goals of launching in Canada.
1
Empowered Startups Intake Process
Time: 1 to 2 weeks
Submit SUV Program documents, we will review them. We will contact you to set up a meeting to talk about the program and your professional qualifications.
2
Receive Letter of Support
Time: 3 weeks
You’ll receive your Letter of Support from Empowered Startups for immigration purposes. Further documentation is also sent directly to the Government of Canada to further verify our support.
3
SUV Immigration Application
Time: 3 weeks
You will begin working on your immigration application. The time to submit the application can vary based on your selected immigration counsel.
4
SUV Permanent Residency Processing
Time: 24 to 36 months
An optional Work Permit is available while waiting for PR and is typically received in 6-12 months.
5
Business Incubation Services
Time: 24 months
Once you begin working with Empowered Startups, we will work with you to mentor and develop your venture in our business incubation program. This incubation lasts for 24 months.
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