Entrepreneurs

Do you have an innovative idea to start up a business in Canada?

The Start Up Visa program is ideal for the high potential, motivated entrepreneurial business person with an innovative startup idea that has the potential to create jobs and compete on a global scale.

Advantages of the Start Up Visa Program

Gain permanent residence in Canada

Opportunity for you and your spouse to work and your children to study in Canada while the permanent residence application is in process

Flexibility that allows you to manage your competing demands in and outside of Canada

No residency requirement or exploratory visit to Canada prior to gaining permanent residence

No minimum net worth requirement

Start Up Visa Requirements

To qualify for the official Canadian Start Up Visa Program you have to fulfil the following requirements:

Have a qualifying business

Get a letter of support from a designated organization

Meet language requirements

Have enough funds to settle

It is important to mention that you can apply for a temporary work permit to come to Canada and set up your business while your application for permanent residence is being processed. This is a great step as it gives you time to work on building your business early on without having to wait until you become a permanent resident.

Why work with us?

At Whistler Immigration, our commitment to you extends far beyond providing immigration advice and application submissions. Our client-service philosophy puts you at the centre of care.

Recognizing that you have a vision for your business and future in Canada, we’ll develop the immigration strategy that best aligns with that vision. You’ll be backed by a team of passionate immigration and business professionals (most of whom have immigrated to Canada themselves) and our proven approach.

All of this contributes to the design of a custom approach to securing your future in Canada.

Did you know that our team has processed the most Startup Visa applications than any other firm in the Startup Visa Program?

Your benefits

We will support you and empower you to achieve your dreams of pursuing life and a future in Canada.

When you hire Whistler Immigration, you don’t get one consultant. You get a team of immigration professionals that collectively have an expansive spectrum of knowledge, expertise, and experience.

Whistler Immigration is a team with more experience and success preparing and submitting Startup Visa applications than any other firm.

How does it work?

You have an innovative business idea you want to launch from Canada that is scalable internationally.

If accepted, a video interview will take place.

Complete Incubator’s program and receive the Letter of Support.

The Letter of Support (for Work Permit application, which can take 4-8 weeks) and the Commitment Certificate to IRCC can be issued after signing the term sheet and submitting the fees.

Client Reviews

Dear Brooke, thank you so much for being my representative for my Permanent Resident Application over the last 2 years. …

Hannah Tran - Start-up Visa (SUV) Class Vietnam, October 2021

Dear Whistler Immigration Team, This is not a request for information, but I just want to thank you for all …

Marinde Out Burnaby, Canada, February 2023

Oh my god, Barbara this is the best news that I’ve received in the last decade!! It would be an …

Panagiotis Soukoulis Alberta, April 19, 2021

We cannot thank you enough for Your excellent service and support in the whole immigration process – I will Highly …

Elmien Dicker - Start-up Visa (SUV) Program February, 2020

I cannot thank Brooke and her team enough for their exceptional work in helping me obtain my permanent residency through …

Charles Lee - Start-up Visa (SUV) Hong Kong, May 2023

Hey Barbara, Fantastic news…I just wanted to let you know I received the email today from IRCC and have finalized …

Matthew Rowley Richmond BC, November 2021

Whistler Immigration has been a tremendous support for our employees and our business. Since we began working with Whistler Immigration, …

The Adventure Group - Kate Thompson CPHR Manager, People & Culture, Whistler, April 20, 2020

WOW!!!!!!!, I still can’t believe I’m reading this. I kept chanting your name while happily screaming and talking to my …

A.N. - Start-up Visa (SUV) Program UAE April 2023

From our first correspondence with Whistler Immigration, Brooke and team have been there to provide us with reliable, professional, and …

Benjamin Oliver Bravington-Sim UK, August 2019

I want to thank you so much for your kindness and the great help you have given me. I found …

Filippo Bertoli Switzerland, July 16, 2021

I would highly recommend Whistler Immigration for everyone who decide to become a permanent resident here in Canada. They were …

Vendula Zatloukalova Czech Republic, August 2019

You, and your team, are always of great assistance and advice whenever I ask and I appreciate everyone so much …

Whistler Sport Legacies - Jeannine Bradshaw Managing Director, Human Resources, August 2022

Brooke and the team at Whistler Immigration have been instrumental in helping us navigate often complex and time consuming immigration …

Fairmont Chateau Whistler - Deborah Pulleyblank Director, Talent & Culture, March 5, 2020

Brooke and Whistler Immigration have literally been a lifesaver to our company. She is so savvy with immigration rules and …

Infinity Enterprises Group - Berneta Asato Whistler, July 29, 2020

Brooke and Caitlin did an exceptional job on getting me my PR and made the whole process super easy and …

Nick Taylor Australia, November 2019

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