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Build Your Business. Immigrate to Canada.
Turn your innovative idea into a global success—right from Canada.
The Canada Start-up Visa Program (SUV) offers permanent residency to visionary entrepreneurs with the talent and drive to build businesses that are innovative, globally competitive, and job-generating for Canadians.
At Kirpa Associates, we help entrepreneurs secure designated support and navigate the immigration process—so you can focus on growing your business while we handle your immigration journey.
What is the Start-up Visa Program?
The Start-up Visa (SUV) is a unique immigration program that grants permanent residency to foreign entrepreneurs who:
- Have an innovative business idea
- Can get support from a designated Canadian investor or incubator
- Meet language and financial requirements
Once approved, founders and their families can move to Canada as permanent residents—with no need for prior business ownership in Canada.
The steps involved while applying for Start up visa program

Check Eligibility
Ensure you meet the basic requirements: a qualifying business idea, language proficiency (CLB 5 in English or French), sufficient settlement funds, and no criminal or medical inadmissibility.

Get Support from a Designated Organization
Pitch your business idea to a designated venture capital fund, angel investor group, or business incubator. If approved, you'll receive a Letter of Support, a mandatory document for your application.

Gather Required Documents
Prepare all supporting documents such as: Passport, Letter of Support, Proof of language test results, Proof of settlement funds, Business incorporation or ownership proof

Apply for Permanent Residency
Submit your complete application through the IRCC portal under the Start-Up Visa stream. Ensure all documents are uploaded and fees are paid.

Apply for a Work Permit (Optional)
While your PR is being processed, you can apply for a temporary work permit to start building your business in Canada if your designated organization supports this step.

Medical Exam & Biometrics
Undergo a medical examination with an IRCC-approved doctor and provide biometrics (photo and fingerprints) at a Visa Application Centre (VAC).

Wait for Processing
Wait while IRCC assesses your application. Timelines vary, but applying early and completely can speed up the process.

Get Your PR and Start Your Business
Once approved, you and your family receive Canadian Permanent Residency, allowing you to live, work, and grow your innovative business in Canada.
Why Should You Choose Kirpa Associates?

Best advise
Seamless immigration solutions for your journey

Experienced Lawyers
Expert legal counsel, your trusted advocates

Customer support
Exceptional service, exceeding expectations, always

Post landing support
Guiding your new beginning with expert care
- Free counselling and personalized guidance on selecting the right visa category
- Step by step guidance on Canadian PR Visa
- Best customer service before and after initiating the process
- Regular follow-up and timely response
- Pre-landing and post landing support
- Job search assistance through the proper channel
Immigrate to Canada with Kirpa Associates
it’s important to understand that meeting the eligibility requirements alone does not guarantee success in the Start-Up Visa Program. Navigating the Canadian immigration system—especially for entrepreneurs—can be challenging and requires a strategic, well-documented approach. That’s why it’s highly recommended to consult with registered Canadian immigration professionals to guide you through the process and increase your chances of approval.
At Kirpa Associates, we are dedicated to helping visionary entrepreneurs and start-up founders bring their business ideas to Canada and build a successful future through the Start-Up Visa Program.
Our licensed immigration consultants and legal experts have extensive experience managing business immigration cases. We offer customized, end-to-end services—from assessing your business concept and helping you connect with designated organizations, to preparing your PR application and ensuring compliance with IRCC requirements. With Kirpa Associates, you receive expert guidance every step of the way to help ensure your application is strong, complete, and ready for success.
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