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    Startup Visa Program Timeline

    https://www.ourcommons.ca/petitions/en/Petition/Details?Petition=e-7158 Hi There’s a recent federal petition (e-7158) initiated by Amir Soozandehfar and submitted by Dominique O’Rourke, MP (Guelph, Liberal) calling on the Government of Canada to speed up and strengthen the Start-Up Visa (SUV)...
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    Startup Visa Program Timeline

    Hello ... Has anyone here received or know of someone who received a final PR decision in the past 1 month? Processing times and backlog numbers don’t seem to have changed, so just trying to understand if decisions are actually moving...
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    Startup Visa Program Timeline

    Hello, Your group member is on Closed WP or on Open Work Permit? And in which year your Application submitted?
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    Startup Visa Program Timeline

    Agree .. Active business operations or say pre-required integration with third parties to run business within Canada is positive. But Closed work permit does not allow to work for other employer based on SIN issued as a payroll and tax identifier. The founder has to work on his startup.
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    Yes, IMP inspections do apply to Start-Up Visa (SUV) work-permit holders; but matter of concern is that SUV founders get LMIA-exempt employer-specific work permits. But can it be matter of concern if in case the authorized work has been performed and the company has begun generating third-party...
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    https://betakit.com/canada-suspends-start-up-visa-as-feds-look-to-transition-to-new-program/ According to Canadian immigration news site immigration.ca, the proposed Bill C-12could give the feds the power to cancel PR applications for those in Canada on a work permit, if the organization that...
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    Between April 2024 and October 2025, the backlog grew by over 23,000 files even after stricter intake limits took effect. Source- https://www.visaverge.com/news/canada-startup-visa-survives-overhaul-amid-fractured-timeline/
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    Please confirm your source. I didn't't find any publicly available data to verify count 2115 PRs. Skilled Worker + SUV are economic contributors, but splitting exactly how many landings came from each is not straightforward with publicly reported data. And, SUV will be certain to be a very...
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    Agree.. But Change.org petition is only a tool for public expression. It is generally not powerful enough. The petitions on Change.Org can bring visibility to the SUV applicants, potentially catching the attention of journalists, and in to some advocates with no legal weight.
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    Hi.. Any specific reasoning. Voice your idea...
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    But it is not a verifiable through any official source.There is no official information from IRCC or any reliable news outlet to support this claim. It seems to be a rumour. A panic state among us as a SUV applicants is understandable as many of us have already invested substantial time and...
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    Startup Visa Program Timeline

    The only statement - "For the permanent resident stream, the budget says the government is aiming to boost the share of economic migrants from 59 per cent to 64 per cent over the next three years." Source - https://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/canada-rudcing-temporary-residents-budget-9.6966217...
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    Startup Visa Program Timeline

    But referring the undergoing reforms under the framework of MI72; there are growing concerns within the community about reports suggesting the possible return or cancellation of 15,000–25,000 pending SUV applications. We are seeking the official clarification and reassurance that all previously...
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    Startup Visa Program Timeline

    https://canadianinquirer.net/2025/10/21/50-year-immigration-wait-stuns-lawyers-and-families-but-ircc-says-its-no-mistake/ ->. The government is planning to cancel applications en masse in some streams should the Liberals’ border security bills...
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    Startup Visa Program Timeline

    This statement seems issued in response to concerns raised about new Bill C-2, the Strong Borders Act. Any News , Comment or Update from IRCC on long wait times for the Start-Up Visa?
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    Startup Visa Program Timeline

    It seems no chance in reduction of SUV backlogs within next couple of years, If in any case multiple tech incubators or immigrant entrepreneur groups jointly pressure with data on lost innovation/talent. This is a significant issue and matter of concern for all..
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    Startup Visa Program Timeline

    I am opening the same on. Safari - https://www.change.org/p/save-canada-s-start-up-visa-program-clear-delays-build-canada-s-future Else, search for change.org start up visa
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    Startup Visa Program Timeline

    Please take a moment to sign and support this petition — May be your signature can make a real difference! https://www.change.org/p/save-canada-s-start-up-visa-program-clear-delays-build-canada-s-future
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    Hello All, does anyone know which year’s applications are still pending for final decisions from IRCC in the non-priority category?
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    Startup Visa Program Timeline

    "Based on this data, the 2025 quota was 91% filled a month ago, with most of these PRs issued in Q1." And Non - Priority designated Organization application will be processed only after Priority DO’s as per instructions from Ministerial.