Startup Visa Program Timeline

[VTMan]

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..

 

[Fiat@fifo]

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..

Next month, in November 2025, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) is expected to unveil the new Immigration Levels Plan for 2026–2028—a pivotal update that will set the direction for Canada's intake across all immigration categories. If the Start-Up Visa (SUV) allocation is not increased in this announcement, it would signal continued stagnation for the program, leaving thousands of entrepreneurs and innovators stuck in multi-year backlogs