Canada has always been a country that welcomes immigrants. It boasts high standards of living, excellent educational and universal healthcare system. Canada spends more on education per capita than any other state and has been named the most educated country in the world. It is the second largest country among the top economies of the world.


Canada has always been a country that welcomes immigrants. It boasts high standards of living, excellent educational and universal healthcare system. In 2018 Canadian Government made the pilot program of the Canada Start Up Class, which is commonly referred to as the Start-Up Visa program (SUV), permanent. The scheme offers permanent residence to qualified immigrant entrepreneurs. It targets innovative entrepreneurs and links them with private sector investors in Canada.
Initially program applicants can relocate to Canada by obtaining a work permit, supported by their designated Canada-based organizations. Once their business is set up and running, they can qualify for permanent residence status. Applicants should have sufficient settlement funds and pass language tests in English or French at minimum Canadian Language Benchmark level 5.
The application for permanent residence can be submitted after a letter of support is received and in approximately 18 months a status of permanent resident is granted. Applicants must take an active part in the management of the business in Canada. The business must be incorporated and carrying activities in Canada.
Benefits
- No need to provide a source of funds.
- Permanent residency status for the whole family.
- Pathway to the Canadian citizenship after five years of permanent residency.
- Perfect place to settle in with the family.
- High living standards.
- Access to premium healthcare and education.
- Opportunities to set up and expand business.
- Close proximity to the US and other NAFTA markets.
- Social security service.
- Superb environment and strict environmental control.

Investment Options
Applicable Fees
Processing Fees Main applicant $1050 Spouse $550 + $490 (as RPRF) Each family member $150 Right of Permanent Residence Fee (RPFR) $500
Funds required for settlement in Canada
Number of family members Funds required (CAD) 1 $12,960 2 $16,135 3 $19,836 4 $24,083 5 $27,315 6 $30,806 7 $34,299 For each additional family member $3,492
Application Process
Step 1
Designing business in Canada and application preparation
Step 2
Hiring a Regulated Canadian Immigration Consultants (RCIC)
Step 3
Have a Letter of Support From a Designated Organization (Venture capital funds; Angel investor groups or Business incubators)
Step 4
Pass the English (CELPIP, IELTS) or French (TEF Canada, TCF Canada) language tests score at least 5 in Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB)
Step 5
Submit proof of funds enough to support settlement in Canada
Step 6
Download, fill out and submit in hard copy application forms to Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC), including medical exam results, language tests and police certificiates
Step 7
Cover all applicable fees, including biometrics and third-party fees (payments are performed online)
Step 8
Issuance of Permanent Residence Card in Canada