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    April 2022 - Citizenship Applications

    Yup. It was first March 17th, then changed to April 5th, but the email is for March 31st.
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    Startup Visa Program Timeline

    Hi - the IRCC website has a list of designated organizations/investor. Visit the websites of those investors to check their portfolio and see which one is the best fit for your business. It is highly unlikely that you will get a LOS from a VC unless your start-up is very profile or you have...
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    Applying for a Start-Up Visa directly?

    VC, not an incubator. The entire process took four years, but the actual paperwork process (from LOS to COPR) took only four months.
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    Startup Visa Program Timeline

    If you haven't received the medical test instructions yet (and obviously, haven't submitted), then this looks like a typo or entry error. It's best to send an email to IRCC to clarify.
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    Startup Visa Program Timeline

    I mailed in a paper application to Nova Scotia. I received my PR more than two years ago.
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    Startup Visa Program Timeline

    Have no idea about work permit timelines; never applied for one. Our application receipt to PR confirmation document took 4 months, but this was a few years ago, pre-Covid.
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    Startup Visa Program Timeline

    Couldn't have said it better. I was asked for BOTH my educational certificates and proof of salaried employment for the last 10 years. This was made as an additional document request. Again, both are NOT a part of the SUV document checklist. Eligibility and verification are two different things.
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    Update on Start up visa progress?

    You should try to link the paper application online after creating an account. Once linked, you'll get all the updates on your file. https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/application/account/link-paper-online.html
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    Startup visa success rate?

    Yes. Along with a business/marketing plan. Google is your friend here.
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    Startup visa success rate?

    Would love to see where that 45% rejection rate data came from. Agree on financial model and business plan - those you should have. I am surprised you already don't have one if you are running a business in 6 countries. Incorporation is NOT a pre-requisite. It is your call. I did not...
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    Startup visa success rate?

    No, your lawyer is just making stuff up. You are not applying for a visitor visa. As long as you have the commitment certificate and fulfill the document checklist, that's all you need. He/she is just looking to make some extra money. If you are running a revenue-positive business, you should...
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    Startup visa success rate?

    My previous comment was not deleted; it was waiting for a moderator to be approved since it contained links and lots of details. Can you see it now?
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    Startup visa success rate?

    Yes. As per Ministerial instructions MI 7 (1) and the IP 13 /OP 27 Start up visa manual, incorporation can happen once you receive your permanent residence and arrive in Canada. http://gazette.gc.ca/rp-pr/p1/2013/2013-03-30/html/notice-avis-eng.html See section 7 in the link above: "(2) A...
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    Startup visa success rate?

    No, you do not need to incorporate. Your lawyer is ignorant. When in doubt, refer to the document checklist: https://www.canada.ca/content/dam/ircc/migration/ircc/english/pdf/kits/forms/imm5760e.pdf
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    Startup visa success rate?

    No. Angels are the least likely group to support SUV entrepreneurs as they are investing their own money. Unless the start-up company in question has strong referrals, decent revenue, a track record, or a combination of these factors. You'll find better luck with VCs and incubators.
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    Startup visa success rate?

    Same difference. Like I said, buyer beware. If I were you, I would give this 'arrangement' a hard pass. Up to you.
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    Startup visa success rate?

    This does not sound right. They seem like bad actors who are taking undue advantage of the SUV program, and I wouldn't touch them with a barge pole. Why would the entrepreneur have to put $350,000 in escrow to 'prove' something? I'm assuming that you already have paying customers for your...
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    Startup visa success rate?

    $ 350K? That's definitely not an "angel" you're dealing with. They are supposed to give YOU money, not take it from you. Cost of setting up a company in Canada is a few hundred dollars. Any accountant will do it for you. Formats for shareholder agreements, term sheets, etc are easily available...