Startup Visa Program Timeline

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IRCC approval rates Jan - July 2025 by Program :- Canadian Experience Class - 92%, Federal Skilled Workers - 75%, Self-Employed - 35%, Start-Up Visa -27%, Provincial Nominee - 95-97%, Humanitarian & Compassionate - 23%, Study Permit - 38%Temporary Resident Visa - 50%Work Permit (IMP) - 47%, Work Permit (TFW) - 67%

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[suwa123]

Hello everyone. Long time lurker here. Applied with a business incubator in October 2022 and recieved work permit. Arrived in Canada in May 2023. Since then I have renewed the work permit twice. Applied in May 2025 for the 3 year open work permit and got refused.

The officer stated insufficient proof of funds (spouse in Canada has 2 full time jobs earning over 100k a year that has sustained us for the past 2.5 years) and also said there wasn't an LMIA number. Odd because startup founders get LMIA exempt numbers.

A lawyer told us to put in a reconsideration request, another said to submit a new application.

This process is exhausting and takes a toll.

Any advice or questions?