Startup Visa Program Timeline

[Aleem123]

I think we’ve been in the final stage (comprehensive security) since March 2024, and our family’s requirements are all complete.

Good to hear, was PAL1 and PAL2 recieved?

Wish you good luck, we will hear your good news soon

Many experts believe there will be batches of decisions happening End September, wish your application and also ours get through

Good luck again

 

[Aleem123]

Hi,
I fully agree with you my friend!
I have found the source that is the same as what you had figured. I do hope having some empty chairs remaining for some of us this year of 2025.
"The number of approved PRs is not the same as the number of admitted PRs, as "Admissions" refers to permanent residents who have actually arrived in Canada and become residents, while "Approvals" are the decisions made to grant permanent residence but don't account for the actual arrival. For example, in the first seven months of 2025, IRCC made 266,800 decisions (approvals) but welcomed 246,300 new permanent residents (admissions)."
Good luck to all and for me too
Cheers
Hali

Hi Hali, Greetings

Any good news about your GCMS, strange that it is taking so long

 

[Fiat@fifo]

Good to hear, was PAL1 and PAL2 recieved?

Wish you good luck, we will hear your good news soon

Many experts believe there will be batches of decisions happening End September, wish your application and also ours get through

Good luck again

PAL1 yes in Feb 2024 , but PAL2 no . not everyone receive two PAL

 

[Aleem123]

PAL1 yes in Feb 2024 , but PAL2 no . not everyone receive two PAL

True

Sure to hear good news soon. Keep us posted

My team also in the same boat, PAL1 in Feb 2025

 

[Nima987]

PAL1 yes in Feb 2024 , but PAL2 no . not everyone receive two PAL

Hi there
PAL2 referred to a notification email reminding register for pre arrival services

Btw; we still waiting and no update
Wish y’all good news soon

 

[Hali-2025]

Hi Hali, Greetings

Any good news about your GCMS, strange that it is taking so long

Not yet my friend. I have just sent the reminder to my representative today.
Cheers
Hali

 

[Aleem123]

Not yet my friend. I have just sent the reminder to my representative today.
Cheers
Hali

I wish you get positive decision before the GCMS

Cheers

 

[Fiat@fifo]

Canada’s Start-Up Visa Program Faces Long Wait Times and Rising Refusals
https://immigcanada.com/canada-start-up-visa-program/
https://immigcanada.com/canada-start-up-visa-program/

 

[Aleem123]

Canada’s Start-Up Visa Program Faces Long Wait Times and Rising Refusals
https://immigcanada.com/canada-start-up-visa-program/
https://immigcanada.com/canada-start-up-visa-program/

It feels a bit like cleaning out drawers and closets in the rush to make space, sometimes even useful things get thrown out along with the clutter. I’m sure more refusals are coming to speed up processing, just hoping we don’t end up as collateral damage

 

[Fiat@fifo]

53 months

 

[Aleem123]

53 months

Same here 53 Months and counting

1st April 2021 - 1st Sept 2025

 

[Fiat@fifo]

It feels a bit like cleaning out drawers and closets in the rush to make space, sometimes even useful things get thrown out along with the clutter. I’m sure more refusals are coming to speed up processing, just hoping we don’t end up as collateral damage

Refusals before eligibility - if you got PAL so you are eligible. If applicant is refused after that, it will be on grounds of medical or security........ .

 

[Aleem123]

Refusals before eligibility - if you got PAL so you are eligible. If applicant is refused after that, it will be on grounds of medical or security........ .

Thank you, that’s really reassuring

 

[SUVpr]

Refusals before eligibility - if you got PAL so you are eligible. If applicant is refused after that, it will be on grounds of medical or security........ .

Hey! A friend of mine asked me to ask you why do you say so?
They don't have an account here and aren't too familiar with technology, posting on their behalf!

 

[Fiat@fifo]

Hey! A friend of mine asked me to ask you why do you say so?
They don't have an account here and aren't too familiar with technology, posting on their behalf!

Before I answer you, I want to make it clear that this is based on logic, general understanding, and available information. Nobody can say with complete certainty, neither fully in favor nor fully against.

Refusals in general come in the early stage, which suggests they are usually at the eligibility stage. Eligibility means whether you meet the program requirements. If you have received the PAL, it means you already meet those requirements and you are considered eligible.

After this point, refusals may only come because of security, medical issues, settlement funds, or misrepresentation. Even In most cases, medical or misrepresentation issues can also be checked earlier in the process. What do you think?