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Mon–Fri: 09:00 AM – 06:00 PM 7445 Roper Rd NW, Edmonton, AB T6B 3K9, Canada
Entrepreneur & Investor PR

Start-Up Visa Program — Permanent Residence for Entrepreneurs

Build an innovative business in Canada and earn permanent residence — no prior Canadian experience required.

Canada's Start-Up Visa (SUV) offers permanent residence to immigrant entrepreneurs whose business concept is innovative, viable, and scalable — validated by a IRCC-designated VC fund, angel investor group, or business incubator. Eligible applicants receive an open work permit while their PR application is processed.

Who this is for

Immigrant entrepreneurs with an innovative business concept who can secure a Letter of Support from a IRCC-designated Canadian VC fund, angel investor group, or business incubator.

Key Requirements

RequirementDetails
Letter of SupportDesignated VC (min $200K investment), angel group (min $75K), or business incubator.
OwnershipApplicant ≥10% voting rights; designated org ≥10%; combined >50%.
LanguageCLB 5 minimum.
Settlement fundsSufficient to support yourself and dependants on arrival.

Key Benefits

PR without minimum education or prior Canadian experience.

CLB 5 — lowest language threshold in Canadian PR programmes.

Open work permit to start business development immediately.

How Arik helps

How Arik Immigration Consultant Helps You

1

Assess the business concept against SUV innovation, viability, and scalability criteria.

2

Identify the most suitable designated organisation for your industry.

3

Prepare the endorsement application and PR application simultaneously.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can multiple founders apply together? +
Yes — up to 5 founders can jointly apply under one business concept, each receiving their own PR application. All must hold ≥10% voting rights and meet individual language and financial requirements.

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Arik manages the complete process — from CRS assessment through to PR confirmation. Office hours: Monday–Friday, 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM.

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