April 23, 2026: Canada’s Start-Up Visa program is paused, but applications are still being processed amid significant delays. Learn how IRCC’s new priority system impacts timelines, eligibility, and your next steps.
April 23, 2026
April 23, 2026: Canada’s Start-Up Visa program is paused, but applications are still being processed amid significant delays. Learn how IRCC’s new priority system impacts timelines, eligibility, and your next steps.
April 20, 2026: Partner Hilete Stein and Associate Spencer Green explain how recent changes to the Citizenship Act may retroactively impact PR eligibility, what steps to take to confirm your status, and how this shift can affect accompanying family members.
Canada’s new citizenship by descent rules under the recently amended Citizenship Act have created exciting opportunities for many people with Canadian grandparents and ancestors.
March 31, 2026: Effective March 30, 2026, new regulatory changes to the Provincial Nomination Program (PNP) give exclusive jurisdiction of the assessment of the applicant’s “ability to economically establish” and “intent to reside” in the province to the province.
Associate Lawyer Spencer Green breaks down major updates announced by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) that significantly impact Start-Up Visa (SUV) applicants.
Processing delays for Canadian permanent residence (PR) applications have become a frustrating reality. The Start-up Visa Program (SUV) in particular has seen timelines increase dramatically from 20 months in 2020 to 53 months today. If your application has been delayed, there may be steps you can take to understand the cause — and potentially push for a decision.
Are you an experienced entrepreneur ready to start a business in Canada? Alberta’s Rural Entrepreneur Stream could be…
Canada’s Start-up Visa (SUV) Program offers a unique pathway for immigrant entrepreneurs to build innovative businesses in Canada, and
International entrepreneurs have the ability to create innovative businesses in Canada and pursue their Canadian immigration goals through The Federal Start-Up Visa Program (the “SUV Program”).
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.
Employers hiring a foreign national to work in Canada must understand which activities are considered work and if a work permit is required.
Whether you are a foreign national or an employer, it is essential to understand which activities are considered work and whether a work permit is required, prior to engaging in work in Canada.
Citizenship by investment programs have gained significant popularity in recent years as an avenue for individuals seeking a second citizenship or residency. These programs provide an opportunity to obtain citizenship or residency rights in exchange for making an investment in the country. Many countries offer golden visa programs, however, those offered by Antigua and Barbuda, Greece, and St. Kitts and Nevis are some of the leading programs globally.
Canada, known for its welcoming attitude towards immigrants, has established a unique program called the Start-up Visa Program. The program is designed to attract innovative entrepreneurs from around the world to start their businesses in Canada.