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    Startup Visa Program Timeline

    I have a question and I am not sure if anyone here has more information about this. The refusal rate for the Start up Visa in 2025 seems extremely high, much higher than at any time before. Has IRCC published any official reasons for this increase in refusals? I understand that people might...
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    Startup Visa Program Timeline

    The people “jumping the line” are probably 2025 priority applicants. I have no evidence for this; it’s only my guess.
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    Startup Visa Program Timeline

    I'm a bit confused. I thought that, based on the subsequent announcement, holding a work permit and being in Canada serves as the foundational requirement for the project. On top of that, high-priority projects receive top-priority processing; next, projects with high priority but no one in...
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    Startup Visa Program Timeline

    I wonder if IRCC will set some specific targets that it can verify quickly, such as using corporate tax filings, registration records and other government documents to confirm a company’s status. Based on the submission of these documents, they could then use Bill C‑2 to remove companies that...
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    Startup Visa Program Timeline

    Is this good news or bad news? My project hasn't gotten the AOR yet, but I've already entered on a work permit. Will this cause my project to get rejected or my work permit renewal to fail?
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    Startup Visa Program Timeline

    Has anyone heard any solid rumours about new IRCC policies for the Start-Up Visa after New Year? An immigration agency mentioned that changes might be coming but they did not share any official documents or clear details so right now it feels more like gossip than confirmed news. Still, if one...
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    Startup Visa Program Timeline

    Thank you very much for the detailed reply. As the principal applicant, it feels like I can only sit and wait for IRCC’s “redemption” at this point. It is really painful. Looking at how things stand now, I may have to pin my hopes on the next government, since they will probably need some...
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    Startup Visa Program Timeline

    As the principal applicant under the (SUV program, can I submit an SUV application and, at the same time, apply for other Canadian immigration programs? If this is allowed, I really need to think about whether I should take some additional steps. Are there any immigration pathways that would...
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    [Help] SUV founder – Initial WP was closed, extension refused, now trying Restoration + A75 OWP

    I am not a specialist, so I cannot be sure that the information I’m providing is entirely accurate; I’m only hoping it can be of some help to you. You really should speak with a lawyer first to handle this properly. In addition, for your work permit extension, you do not need the employer to...
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    Startup Visa Program Timeline

    Doesn’t sound great. Everything we’re hearing is about IRCC figuring out new ways to turn up the heat on people, which is bad news for start-up teams still waiting for an AOR.
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    Startup Visa Program Timeline

    My lawyer told me he got some feedback from the incubator saying that IRCC is setting up a new review process. They might screen the current backlog in a different way, maybe stricter or more focused on contributing to Canada’s economy. I’m not sure how true it is, and it could just be something...
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    Startup Visa Program Timeline

    Can you share the topic hashtags on X so everyone’s posts can help bring SUV topics to the trending list and get more attention?
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    Startup Visa Program Timeline

    Have you seen the latest updates on immigration policy today? Is there any good news? I haven’t come across anything positive so far and was really hoping to find some bright spots here in the forum.
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    Startup Visa Program Timeline

    Welcome back, and big congrats on getting your PR and citizenship! Even though it’s been years, it’s always nice to hear good news like that here on the forum. I totally agree with you. If the SUV processing time really stretches to 10 years, then the whole purpose of the program no longer...
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    Startup Visa Program Timeline

    What I’ve heard is that the current info came out during the handover of the new immigration minister, they discovered these issues and made them public to get the government’s attention and hopefully push for policy changes. My take is that they’re basically dumping the mess from the previous...
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