Federal Start-up Visa

The Federal Start-up Visa program encourages foreign nationals to build innovative and internationally competitive companies that will create employment opportunities for Canadians. Entrepreneurs who are eligible for the program will receive funding, guidance, and expertise for opening and operating their companies in Canada.

Eligibility Requirements:

  • Establish a qualifying business in which each applicant holds at least 10% of the voting rights.
  • Obtain a letter of support from a designated organization.
  • Applicants and the designated organization must hold at least 50% of the total voting rights.
  • An applicant must have a Canadian Language Benchmark of 5.
  • Meet the basic criteria for settlement funds.

Benefits

  • Residency in Canada: As an entrepreneur, you and your family can apply for your Permanent Residency.
  • The Start-up Visa allows businesses to identify any city in Canada (outside of Quebec) as their intended location.
  • Up to five people may apply as shareholders provided that each applicant holds a minimum of 10% of the voting rights of the outstanding shares.

PROVINCIAL NOMINEE PROGRAM (PNP)

The Provincial Nominee Program provides an alternative method to Canadian immigration for individuals who qualify as a skilled worker and wish to settle and gain permanent status in one of Canada’s provinces. The PNP allows provinces and territories to nominate foreign nationals to apply for permanent residence in Canada.
Get in touch with us to see how Global Move Immigration can secure a certificate of nomination for you. We can also assist you with the supporting documentation, including status and marriage documents, language test results, medical examinations, and police clearance reports. Our company was built on offering economic class Immigration services and this is still very much a core function of Bright Immigration today. Contact us today and see how we can kickstart your immigration journey!