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..
Startup Visa Program Timeline
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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
What I’ve heard is that the current info came out during the handover of the new immigration minister, they discovered these issues and made them public to get the government’s attention and hopefully push for policy changes. My take is that they’re basically dumping the mess from the previous minister and avoiding blame, while waiting to see which groups’ pressure might lead to new policies or reforms for IRCC. The SUV problem is a clear example. Whether it can actually be reformed, and when, nobody knows. I think for those who haven’t submitted their SUV application or haven’t started the real project yet, it’s kind of good news , they can adjust early. But for people who already started their SUV projects, there’s nothing to do except wait and hope for luck. I wouldn’t expect anything positive for now.
Canada To Boost Provincial Nominee Program Slots In 2025: Minister Diab
https://immigrationnewscanada.ca/ca...hlid=42713611c638ceacbc4e32736648dee17ce9561dIt seems that our main challenge in the Start-Up Visa program is the lack of a strong advocacy or lobbying group to represent us and push for fair processing priorities, like other immigration streams have.
An IRCC spokesperson says that IRCC is not introducing the ability to cancel categories of applications "with a specific group of people or situation in mind." They also say that decisions to cancel applications "would not be taken unilaterally."
This statement seems issued in response to concerns raised about new Bill C-2, the Strong Borders Act.
Any News , Comment or Update from IRCC on long wait times for the Start-Up Visa?
https://canadianinquirer.net/2025/1...rs-and-families-but-ircc-says-its-no-mistake/
->. The government is planning to cancel applications en masse in some streams should the Liberals’ border security bills (https://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/liberals-introduce-new-border-bill-9.6932461)
->. Broad cancellations have happened before. In 2012, the government wiped out immigration applications for hundreds of thousands of skilled workers, (new window) and in 2014 it cancelled backlogs in investor and entrepreneur programs. (https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/mont...ousands-of-immigration-applications-1.1171403)
->. The government is planning to cancel applications en masse in some streams should the Liberals’ border security bills (https://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/liberals-introduce-new-border-bill-9.6932461)
->. Broad cancellations have happened before. In 2012, the government wiped out immigration applications for hundreds of thousands of skilled workers, (new window) and in 2014 it cancelled backlogs in investor and entrepreneur programs. (https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/mont...ousands-of-immigration-applications-1.1171403)
I sincerely hope that Bill C-12 does not pass in Parliament, or that any provisions allowing for the suspension or cancellation of programs under the pretext of public interest.
Hi,
My application was submitted in August 2021, and in June 2025 I was informed that I had passed eligibility, security, and criminality checks. However, my medical exam expired in May 2025. Since then, I haven’t received any further updates from IRCC.
Is anyone else experiencing a similar situation? Can you please share your experience if you have went through similar situation, what should I do?
My application was submitted in August 2021, and in June 2025 I was informed that I had passed eligibility, security, and criminality checks. However, my medical exam expired in May 2025. Since then, I haven’t received any further updates from IRCC.
Is anyone else experiencing a similar situation? Can you please share your experience if you have went through similar situation, what should I do?
Hi there,
To provide you with the most accurate response, I kindly request that you share additional details about your timeline, beyond the submission date (e.g., AOR, Medical, ADR, etc.). Most importantly, please let me know whether your DO is a priority or non-priority.
i think they are looking to remove the whole SUV stream. Think about it, 45k SUV applicants and only 2k to be accepted in the next 2 years, which already means they cant process all these and want to throw all of these applications out, very scary for all of us, but i have a strong feeling it is gong in this direction with the bill c-12
Thank you very much for your prompt and kind response.
To confirm my understanding of the dates, they are as follows:
- Paper application confirmation of receipt by IRCC: 11 August 2021
- Temporary Application number received: 08 September 2021
- Date of receipt (as shown in the portal): 26 February 2024
- Medical test request received: 20 March 2024
- Additional document request (ADR) received: 27 March 2024
Thank you again for your kind assistance and continued support.
Please is it one of those : 1- North Forge Technology Exchange 2- Platform Calgary 3- The DMZ 4- ventureLAB Innovation Centre 5-VIATEC 6- Waterloo Accelerator Centre 7- Interactive Niagara Media Cluster o/a Innovate Niagara 8-Innovation Factory 9- Genesis