Startup Visa Program Timeline

[Hali-2025]

Hi SUV Friends,
Just for your reference only:

1. Adjusted Immigration Quota: The annual maximum quota for permanent residency under the SUV category has been reduced from 7000 to 3000 in 2025 and from 8000 to 2000 in 2026 and 2027. These adjustments reflect a strategic effort to manage Canada’s immigration intake over the next three years, aligning with broader national goals of fostering integration and addressing housing concerns for incoming residents.
2. Quota: For example 3000 in 2025 => The 3,000 quota is for the number of principal applicants who are approved for permanent residence. It does not limit the number of family members who may accompany a successful principal applicant.
   In essence, the 3,000 quota is a cap on the number of individual entrepreneurs who can be approved for permanent residence through the Start-up Visa Program, but family members can still immigrate with.

As my calculation, if the average PA per project is 3 members this means that IRCC will approve about 3000/3=1000 projects in this year of 2025.
Cheers & Best luck
Hali

 

[Ice Forest]

Hi SUV Friends,
Just for your reference only:

1. Adjusted Immigration Quota: The annual maximum quota for permanent residency under the SUV category has been reduced from 7000 to 3000 in 2025 and from 8000 to 2000 in 2026 and 2027. These adjustments reflect a strategic effort to manage Canada’s immigration intake over the next three years, aligning with broader national goals of fostering integration and addressing housing concerns for incoming residents.
2. Quota: For example 3000 in 2025 => The 3,000 quota is for the number of principal applicants who are approved for permanent residence. It does not limit the number of family members who may accompany a successful principal applicant.
   In essence, the 3,000 quota is a cap on the number of individual entrepreneurs who can be approved for permanent residence through the Start-up Visa Program, but family members can still immigrate with.

As my calculation, if the average PA per project is 3 members this means that IRCC will approve about 3000/3=1000 projects in this year of 2025.
Cheers & Best luck
Hali

The quota is shared by SUV and self employed, not solely for SUV