Startup Visa Program Timeline

[Hali-2025]

Hi, it took 18 days for my partner, mine I got in 20 days, will depend on the backlog

Wow...it was only 18-20 days ..It was so fast that I couldn't imagine...My last request in Mar 2024 it took 3 months. May I know when you ordered it? By the way, Whether you ordered only for you (PA) or for your whole family (dependents) ?
Anyhow, many thanks for your share ...it is always helpful and makes me feel better and happier.
Wish all of the members in this forum will get the golden email soonest
Cheers
Hali

 

[Hali-2025]

Hello,

I am no Expert, but here is my view of your issue. Most probably you are from non priority DO, for now IRCC is not processing or making any movements for non priority applications. Once they are done with priority DO applicants they will begin reviewing your case.

Same thoughts going through my mind...I have not seen any single approval in 2025 so far. May be those who are getting COPR are on some other forums

My team is the same....! No any updates since Dec 2024 as well as I haven't seen any good news or updates from our forums since Feb so far, I thought.
It may be caused by election or Quota limitation...Honestly, I really don't understand why! Some experts may know that..!
Cheers
Hali

 

[Hali-2025]

Hello,

I am no Expert, but here is my view of your issue. Most probably you are from non priority DO, for now IRCC is not processing or making any movements for non priority applications. Once they are done with priority DO applicants they will begin reviewing your case.

Same thoughts going through my mind...I have not seen any single approval in 2025 so far. May be those who are getting COPR are on some other forums

Hi
FYI: My DO is the Angel Investor....Priority one, I thought!
Cheers
Hali

 

[Aleem123]

Wow...it was only 18-20 days ..It was so fast that I couldn't imagine...My last request in Mar 2024 it took 3 months. May I know when you ordered it? By the way, Whether you ordered only for you (PA) or for your whole family (dependents) ?
Anyhow, many thanks for your share ...it is always helpful and makes me feel better and happier.
Wish all of the members in this forum will get the golden email soonest
Cheers
Hali

It was for three essential members only, not for the family, ordered around last week of March 2025, got the first on 15th for my partner, mine and other partner followed within a week from there

Families details were not shared because of confidentiality, those pages were blank

But if you read the notes, family progress was also mentioned like my son’s security clearance from USA, his medical extended till Dec 2025 without going for remedical etc etc

 

[Klmn2202]

Does anyone know if priority processing applies even after the file is picked? If a file was picked with a non priority DO way after priority instructions came last year will it not be processed further after AOR till other DOs are processed?

File was picked in September 2024, initially applied in early 2022, medical approved and documents were submitted haven’t heard anything yet.

 

[Hali-2025]

Does anyone know if priority processing applies even after the file is picked? If a file was picked with a non priority DO way after priority instructions came last year will it not be processed further after AOR till other DOs are processed?

File was picked in September 2024, initially applied in early 2022, medical approved and documents were submitted haven’t heard anything yet.

Hi
As my understanding, your DO is also priority one, isn't it?
Cheers
Hali

 

[Fiat@fifo]

Does anyone know if priority processing applies even after the file is picked? If a file was picked with a non priority DO way after priority instructions came last year will it not be processed further after AOR till other DOs are processed?

File was picked in September 2024, initially applied in early 2022, medical approved and documents were submitted haven’t heard anything yet.

Unfortunately, yes — priority processing still applies even after a file is picked. This includes applications submitted before the priority instructions came into effect. If your application was picked under a non-priority designated organization (DO), it won’t move forward until IRCC has processed applications from the priority DOs first.

You can refer to @Nima987 post on Page 203 for more insight. Also, this tweet from a trusted immigration lawyer may help clarify:

https://twitter.com/x/status/1786460646386610195