{"id":3233,"date":"2024-05-07T11:24:02","date_gmt":"2024-05-07T11:24:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/azimiimmigration.net\/?p=3233"},"modified":"2024-05-07T11:27:32","modified_gmt":"2024-05-07T11:27:32","slug":"ircc-updates-start-up-visa-and-self-employed-persons-programs-to-reduce-backlogs-and-improve-processing","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/azimiimmigration.net\/?p=3233&lang=en","title":{"rendered":"IRCC updates Start-up Visa and Self-Employed Persons programs to reduce backlogs"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>This news was obtained from\u00a0<\/strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><strong>www.cicnews.com<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p>Immigration Minister Marc Miller has announced important changes to the Start-Up Visa and Self-Employed Persons programs.<\/p>\n<p>As of April 30th, 2024, Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) will implement new policies around processing applications for the Start-up Visa. On the same day, the department will impose a full pause on application intake for the Self-Employed Persons program.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Start-up Visa changes<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Starting April 30th, IRCC will alter application processing under the Start-up Visa by focusing on:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Capping the number of permanent residents accepted under this program by excluding applicants associated with no more than 10 start-ups per designated organization*; and<\/li>\n<li>Providing priority processing to entrepreneurs whose start-up is supported by a Canadian capital or business incubator that is a member of Canada\u2019s Tech Network (including applications already submitted under the program).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>*Designated organizations are Canadian business groups (venture capital funds, angel investor groups, and\/or business incubators) that have been approved under the program to invest in a start-up business. Applicants under the Start-up visa will need the support of a designated organization to be eligible under the program.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Self-Employed Persons program changes<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>IRCC has announced a full pause on application intake for the Self-Employed Persons program\u2014which is planned to be in place until the end of 2026. As a result of a high number of applications within the program inventory, processing times have increased to longer than four years.<\/p>\n<p>While the temporary pause is in place, IRCC will continue to finalize applications, simultaneously looking for opportunities to continue to reform the program, while maintaining its integrity.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>About the programs<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>The Start-up Visa<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Canada\u2019s Start-Up visa program allows foreign nationals who are owners (or part-owners) of a start-up business to immigrate and permanently settle in Canada, provided that they:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Have a qualifying business;<\/li>\n<li>Get a letter of support from a designated organization;<\/li>\n<li>Meet language requirements; and<\/li>\n<li>Bring enough money to settle in Canada.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>To learn more about the program, visit our dedicated webpage here.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>The Self-Employed Persons program<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The Self-Employed Persons program is a pathway to permanent residence (PR) for self-employed foreign individuals with notable experience in art, culture, recreation, or sports, and who can contribute to Canada\u2019s cultural vitality.<\/p>\n<p><strong>To be eligible, applicants must:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Have relevant experience;<\/li>\n<li>Be willing and able to be self-employed in Canada;<\/li>\n<li>Meet program selection criteria; and<\/li>\n<li>Meet medical, security, and other pre-conditions.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>To learn more about the Self-Employed Persons program, find our dedicated webpage here.<\/p>\n<p>Notably both programs fall under the \u201cFederal Business\u201d category of the immigration levels plan, which is set to increase from a 5,000-newcomer allocation to a 6,000-newcomer allotment starting in 2025.<\/p>\n<p>Speaking on the 29th of April, Miller reiterated the need for more efficient processing for these streams:<\/p>\n<p>\u201cFast processing is critical to the success of entrepreneurs who come to Canada through our federal business programs. These necessary changes will set&#8230;. faster processing times while we look ahead to further reforms to make these programs more sustainable and effective over the long term.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><strong>This news was obtained from\u00a0<\/strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><strong>www.cicnews.com<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>This news was obtained from\u00a0www.cicnews.com Immigration Minister Marc Miller has announced important changes to the Start-Up Visa and Self-Employed Persons programs. As of April 30th, 2024, Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) will implement new policies around processing applications for the Start-up Visa. 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