Start-Up Visa Category
The Canada Start-up Visa (“SUV”) Program offers Applicant and their families the opportunity to obtain permanent residence status upon developing a qualifying innovation business in Canada with support from a DESIGNATED entity.
ELIGIBILITY
An applicant is a member of the start-up business class if
Improper purpose
An applicant is not to be considered a member of the start-up business class if they intend to participate, or have participated, in an agreement or arrangement in respect of the commitment primarily for the purpose of acquiring a status or privilege under the Act and not for the purpose of engaging in the business activity for which the commitment was intended.
Canada Start up visa approvals as of October 2020
Major Reasons on why a Start up Visa is refused
| Under the Act/Regulation | Number of Cases | Description of Act |
|---|---|---|
| MI SUD-2(5) | 28 | Improper Purpose under Ministerial Instructions |
| MI SUD-6(3)(g) | 4 | Multiple Applicant under same commitment |
| MI SUD-6(4)(g) | 1 | Improper Commitment from Designated Organisation |
| MI SUD-7(1)(b) | 6 | Not Qualifying Business |
| MI SUD-9(2) | 9 | Designated Organisation did not make proper assessment |
| R89 | 12 | Improper Fees |
| R98(1) | 73 | Not Falling under Regulation |
| Data source: COGNOS (MBR) extracted as of December 29, 2020 | ||
At Universal Immigration we make the difference by adopting due diligence and make sure that your applications are not refused for reasons quoted above.
From Start to End, we shall make sure the Start up Visa program integrity is maintained and the clients are provided with adequate information and guidance to make it a success.
21-Week Steps to achieve the go
Week 1-6 of 21 Cohort Start weekly webinars and Meetings
Why this step is required ?
Applicants attend webinars to refine and perfect their start-up pitch, product demo, business plan and learn more about the start-up ecosystem in Canada.
