The Government of Canada has just announced that Start-up Visa (SUV) Program applicants who are deemed to be “essential” will now be eligible to apply for open work permits with a duration of up to three years.
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David Comtois
Start-up Visa Program: status quo maintained one year after the 2023 announcement of Canada’s Tech Talent Strategy
In the absence of any further steps taken by IRCC, the future of the SUV measures introduced at Collision 2023 becomes questionable as we start Q3 of 2024.
UPDATE: SUV’s Latest Operational Instructions and Guidelines
Further to the latest measures implemented by IRCC, the official policy, procedures and guidance used by IRCC staff when assessing a Start-up Visa application have also been updated.
SUV Application Intake and Associated Measures Update
On April 30, 2024 Immigration, Refugee and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) put into effect new measures with respect to the Start-Up Visa (SUV) program.
Navigating Canada’s Overhaul of the International Student Program
An overview of the changes to the program, discusses the trends we are seeing for students who wish to obtain permanent residence in Canada, and a summary of relevant work authorization options available to students post-graduation.
Le programme québécois des immigrants investisseurs est à nouveau ouvert!
Le Ministère de l’Immigration, de la Francisation et de l’Intégration (MIFI) a officiellement rouvert ce mois-ci le PIIQ, apportant du même coup quelques modifications à ses critères de sélection.
The Québec Immigrant Investor Program is Open Again!
Ministry of Immigration, Francisation and Integration has officially reopened the Québec Immigrant Investor Program.