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Canada's Start-Up Visa Program grants permanent residency to immigrant entrepreneurs who have secured funding from a designated Canadian VC, angel investor, or business incubator. A viable route for internationally-educated students with scalable business ideas looking to remain in Canada post-graduation.
Start-Up Visa (Canada) — Full Explanation
Requirements: CLB 5+ English, secondary education, designated organisation letter of support (VC $200K+ investment, angel $75K+, or incubator acceptance), and a qualified business that will benefit Canada. Processing: 12–16 months. Can be combined with PGWP while application is in process.
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