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    As far as I know, each DO is capped at 10 SUVs, not 10 applicants. So, 10 SUVs could mean anywhere from 10 to 50 applicants. Each applicant might have between 0 and several dependents. If there are about 400 new SUV applications per year and each SUV averages 2.5 applicants, that’s roughly 1,000...
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    Yes, according to him it’s principal applicants only. I’m not 100% sure, but the logic is actually very convincing. Let’s use simple math to see what the “500” would mean if IRCC counted dependents inside that number: Assume 30% of the 500 goes to SE → 150 SE The remaining 70% → 350 SUV...
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    I had the same understanding until yesterday, when I met someone who had been working at an immigration agency and debated with me about the numbers, slightly convincing me that it’s just the principles. Now I’m really confused and unsure.
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    Dear All, Please, I need clarification: For the Start-Up Visa and Self-Employed programs, the upcoming annual quota is reported as 500. Does this refer only to principal applicants, or does it include their families as well?”
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    So, there’s still a bit of hope for the lucky applicants this year.
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    If those numbers are accurate, then there’s still some room for more later this year.
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    I think IRCC views VCs, angels, and a few incubators as having fewer issues than others. Your information is not correct.
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    Immigration in Canada is a shared responsibility between the federal government and the provinces, each operating within their own jurisdiction. Provinces have the authority to manage and adjust their own immigration programs to address local needs without requiring federal parliamentary...
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    I hope not. I believe this could not happen unless the C12 bill passes. If it passes in its current form, any applicant from any program should be afraid.
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    I came across an article from IMI (Investment Migration Insider), a publication that covers global investment-related immigration programs. The article mentions that Canada will continue the Start-Up Visa program and has set an annual target of around 500 applications, with an official range of...
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    Yesterday, I came across a YouTube video from a law firm specializing in Canadian business immigration, particularly the Start-Up Visa (SUV) program. While the video is about a month old, I thought it would be valuable to outline its key points here, as it might benefit someone in this...
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    HI, Which month in 2021 was it (Exact timeline)? Did you receive a PAL? Which designated organization gave you your Letter of Support?
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    It’s quite clear that IRCC already started applying much stricter criteria since late 2024. If you look at the approval rates before 2025, they were around 85%. But in 2025, based on the data released for just the first four months, the approval rate dropped to roughly 35%. That’s a significant...
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    Regarding payment, don’t worry. Follow any instructions from Anyvisa. However, you should also be concerned about other things. As you follow the forum, you’ll understand what I mean. If you’d like, you can send me your number through private message (since you’re in the UAE, as I understand)...
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    The Start-Up Visa program is in uncertain phase. unmanageable backlogs (109.4 years of processing time) and there is Bill C-12 under discussion. Exactly what changes will come, or how they will be applied, is not really known yet.
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    AnyVisa and Dr. Alex are considered legit and reliable. He’s a bit tough and strict in how he handles files, but that’s part of his style — and many people have worked with AnyVisa without issues up to now. About recent PR approvals from UAE, I honestly haven’t seen many. This year in general...
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    Brothers and sisters, please share this message on X to make our collective voice visible. We support the government’s efforts to ensure integrity, fairness, and security within the immigration system. Addressing fraud and misuse is both necessary and in the public interest. However, we...
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    It was observed yesterday that IRCC updated the processing times for the Start-Up Visa (SUV) program, reflecting a further increase in expected waiting periods following the recently announced quota reductions. What is both striking and troubling, however, is the sudden surge in the backlog by...
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    Just look at what the provinces achieve through the PNP. When the federal government sharply cut overall PNP admissions in 2025, provinces like Alberta, Saskatchewan, New Brunswick, and Newfoundland & Labrador organized, built coalitions, and advocated forcefully for their interests. Alberta...