Canada startup visa processing time Explained

 

Canada Startup Visa Processing Time depends on several factors, which take around 12 to 16 months to complete the application. While your application is under process, you can apply for a work permit to establish your business in Canada. By the time you launch your business, your application will be ready for decision. The selected applicants will receive Canadian Permanent Residency for the entire family.

 

 

Below are the detailed steps for Canada Startup Visa Processing:

 

Fingerprints and Photo

·        Applicants between 14 to 79 years old, need to give your fingerprints and photo (biometrics)

·        Pay the biometrics fee upon applying to avoid delays

·        Complete the biometrics process after getting the Biometric Instruction Letter (BIL) 

·        You will get 30 days to submit the application from the date on the letter.

 

Start-up visa application assessment:

·        Primarily, the Immigration authority will assess whether you meet Canada Startup Visa Requirements

·        Then, they assess the application forms whether it is correct or not

·        They will further check - processing fees receipt and inclusion of all required documents

 

Processing times:

·        You can avoid the application delay by informing the visa office about any changes or pending documents beforehand and not contacting continuously the visa office about the same issue

·        You may experience an application delay when there are any criminal or security problems and a need for background checks. Or any divorce or adoption or child custody issues that have not been resolved.

 

Medical exams:

·        Canada won’t accept the application if your health is a danger to Canada’s public health or safety

·        Before moving to Canada, you must appear for a medical exam along with your family members

·        You will receive a letter about how to get the medical exam, and afterward, the application will go to the visa office similar to the Ireland StartupVisa

 

Police certificates:

·        If you have a criminal record or pose a risk to Canada’s security, you may not be allowed to enter Canada.

·        To prove your legitimacy, you and your family must provide police certificates to the visa office. The police certificate must be submitted for each country where you have lived for six or more months in a row.

 

Decision on your application:

·        The last stage of the Canada Startup Visa Processing Time is the decision time on your application

·        Authority will check your eligibility and enough settlement funds to support your stay in Canada

·        They will also check the medical exam report and police certificate

·        They will decide on your application. If approved, they will ask you to present your passport to the visa office to issue your permanent resident visa.

 

Confirmation of permanent residence

·        Upon approval, you will receive a permanent resident visa which includes your Confirmation of Permanent Residence (COPR) and your entry visa

·        The COPR will have information about you and your photograph

·        You must bring your COPR and your entry visa when you arrive in Canada

 

If you wish to know more about Canada Startup Visa Processing Time and the process, you can reach us @ 8595338595 or on web@businessimmigrationvisas.com for free immigration counseling.