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Start-Up Visa Program

Launch Your Business & Secure Permanent Residency in Canada

Canada’s Start-Up Visa (SUV) Program is designed for innovative entrepreneurs who want to build a globally competitive business in Canada. This program offers a direct pathway to permanent residency for founders with the vision and capability to create jobs and drive economic growth in Canada.

✅ Who Is Eligible?

You may qualify if you:

  • Have a qualifying business idea that is innovative, scalable, and job-generating

  • Obtain a letter of support from one of the following Canadian-designated organizations:

    • Venture Capital Fund

    • Angel Investor Group

    • Business Incubator

  • Meet language requirements (CLB 5 in English or French)

  • Have sufficient settlement funds to support yourself and your family

  • Intend to actively manage your business in Canada

🚀 Program Highlights:

  • No minimum net worth required (but you must show sufficient funds)

  • Bring up to 5 co-founders under the same application

  • Obtain permanent residency for you and your family

  • Can apply for a temporary work permit while PR is being processed

  • Support from designated organizations boosts your startup’s credibility

🤝 How Milesway Helps:

At Milesway, we help ambitious founders succeed by providing:

  • Business idea review and refinement

  • Matchmaking with designated Canadian investors/incubators

  • Document preparation and application support

  • PR and temporary work permit guidance

  • Post-landing business setup and immigration compliance support