Startup Visa Program Timeline

[Hali-2025]

Hello,

I am no Expert, but here is my view of your issue. Most probably you are from non priority DO, for now IRCC is not processing or making any movements for non priority applications. Once they are done with priority DO applicants they will begin reviewing your case.

Same thoughts going through my mind...I have not seen any single approval in 2025 so far. May be those who are getting COPR are on some other forums

My team is the same....! No any updates since Dec 2024 as well as I haven't seen any good news or updates from our forums since Feb so far, I thought.
It may be caused by election or Quota limitation...Honestly, I really don't understand why! Some experts may know that..!
Cheers
Hali

 

[Hali-2025]

Hello,

I am no Expert, but here is my view of your issue. Most probably you are from non priority DO, for now IRCC is not processing or making any movements for non priority applications. Once they are done with priority DO applicants they will begin reviewing your case.

Same thoughts going through my mind...I have not seen any single approval in 2025 so far. May be those who are getting COPR are on some other forums

Hi
FYI: My DO is the Angel Investor....Priority one, I thought!
Cheers
Hali

 

[Aleem123]

Wow...it was only 18-20 days ..It was so fast that I couldn't imagine...My last request in Mar 2024 it took 3 months. May I know when you ordered it? By the way, Whether you ordered only for you (PA) or for your whole family (dependents) ?
Anyhow, many thanks for your share ...it is always helpful and makes me feel better and happier.
Wish all of the members in this forum will get the golden email soonest
Cheers
Hali

It was for three essential members only, not for the family, ordered around last week of March 2025, got the first on 15th for my partner, mine and other partner followed within a week from there

Families details were not shared because of confidentiality, those pages were blank

But if you read the notes, family progress was also mentioned like my son’s security clearance from USA, his medical extended till Dec 2025 without going for remedical etc etc

 

[Klmn2202]

Does anyone know if priority processing applies even after the file is picked? If a file was picked with a non priority DO way after priority instructions came last year will it not be processed further after AOR till other DOs are processed?

File was picked in September 2024, initially applied in early 2022, medical approved and documents were submitted haven’t heard anything yet.

 

[Hali-2025]

Does anyone know if priority processing applies even after the file is picked? If a file was picked with a non priority DO way after priority instructions came last year will it not be processed further after AOR till other DOs are processed?

File was picked in September 2024, initially applied in early 2022, medical approved and documents were submitted haven’t heard anything yet.

Hi
As my understanding, your DO is also priority one, isn't it?
Cheers
Hali

 

[Fiat@fifo]

Does anyone know if priority processing applies even after the file is picked? If a file was picked with a non priority DO way after priority instructions came last year will it not be processed further after AOR till other DOs are processed?

File was picked in September 2024, initially applied in early 2022, medical approved and documents were submitted haven’t heard anything yet.

Unfortunately, yes — priority processing still applies even after a file is picked. This includes applications submitted before the priority instructions came into effect. If your application was picked under a non-priority designated organization (DO), it won’t move forward until IRCC has processed applications from the priority DOs first.

You can refer to @Nima987 post on Page 203 for more insight. Also, this tweet from a trusted immigration lawyer may help clarify:

https://twitter.com/x/status/1786460646386610195

 

[nphothip]

It doesn’t seem to be true.
On my end, I’m under The DMZ, which is DO priority.
I submitted in 2022 and received my PAL in September 2024.
I requested a GCMS note earlier this year, and it stated that I didn’t meet the criteria for priority processing as of December 2024, and that it would be processed after all DO cases are done.


I have no idea what to do to confirm this or to fix it so that it gets priority processing.

 

[BigDreamBoy]

It doesn’t seem to be true.
On my end, I’m under The DMZ, which is DO priority.
I submitted in 2022 and received my PAL in September 2024.
I requested a GCMS note earlier this year, and it stated that I didn’t meet the criteria for priority processing as of December 2024, and that it would be processed after all DO cases are done.


I have no idea what to do to confirm this or to fix it so that it gets priority processing.

DMZ is not priority DO

 

[Fiat@fifo]

DMZ is not priority DO

No , it is under priority

https://www.canada.ca/en/immigratio...nada/start-visa/designated-organizations.html

 

[nphothip]

DMZ is not priority DO

From Official website The DMZ is in DO.

Additional information:
I tried submitting a webform to ask for the reason, but it didn’t work.
I tried submitting a webform with supporting documents attached, including LOS, but it didn’t work.
I tried contacting MP, but it didn’t work either.

 

[BigDreamBoy]

From Official website The DMZ is in DO.

Additional information:
I tried submitting a webform to ask for the reason, but it didn’t work.
I tried submitting a webform with supporting documents attached, including LOS, but it didn’t work.
I tried contacting MP, but it didn’t work either.

Okay, I thought you are talking about DMZ Ventures

 

[Hali-2025]

It doesn’t seem to be true.
On my end, I’m under The DMZ, which is DO priority.
I submitted in 2022 and received my PAL in September 2024.
I requested a GCMS note earlier this year, and it stated that I didn’t meet the criteria for priority processing as of December 2024, and that it would be processed after all DO cases are done.


I have no idea what to do to confirm this or to fix it so that it gets priority processing.

Hi Nphothip,
It is sad to hear so!
According to some relative websites posted, I learn that the Start-up under priority DO which is running inside Canada will be more in the front line against the same one but it is running outside Canada.
I assume that your case should be as same as mine. My DO is Angel Investor.
By the way, as you mentioned above "Your GCMS note stated that you didn’t meet the criteria for priority processing", could you please tell me it was mentioned on which page No of your GCMS Note....for example, it was on the 2nd or 3rd page,...of GCMS...I wish to know it so that I can easily check again in my last and the next coming results of my ordered GCMS note.
Thanks & Good luck for all
Hali

 

[Fiat@fifo]

Dears Members,

IRCC has updated the processing time for the Start-Up Visa Program to 43 months, up from the long-standing 40 months.

This is the first time I’ve seen a 3-month jump in a single update, after months of stability.

Surprisingly, I take this as a positive sign — it might mean IRCC has finalized some files and is adjusting timelines based on real progress.

 

[Aleem123]

Dears Members,

IRCC has updated the processing time for the Start-Up Visa Program to 43 months, up from the long-standing 40 months.

This is the first time I’ve seen a 3-month jump in a single update, after months of stability.

Surprisingly, I take this as a positive sign — it might mean IRCC has finalized some files and is adjusting timelines based on real progress.

Yes, even I feel so, our applications have crossed 48 months, and there are more like us in the queue

 

[Fiat@fifo]

Yes, even I feel so, our applications have crossed 48 months, and there are more like us in the queue

Yes, even I feel so, our applications have crossed 48 months, and there are more like us in the queue

Dear @Aleem123,

We submitted our files in September 2021, received our AOR in August 2023, and got our PAL in March 2024.
Could you please share your timeline—submission, AOR, and PAL dates?

Thanks!