Canada Start-Up Visa Program

Current Status & Existing Applicant Support

⚠️ PROGRAM UPDATE

The Start-Up Visa Program is paused and stopped accepting new applications on June 30, 2026.
‍Applications that were accepted before the pause continue to be processed.

Have an existing Start-Up Visa application?

If you already have a Start-Up Visa application in process, Anyvisa can assist with application review, immigration requests, work permit questions, delays, refusals, and other complex matters.

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If your Start-Up Visa application is being handled by Anyvisa, you can follow its progress through Anyvisa Virtual MAP — My Application Portal. See where your application stands, follow key processing milestones, and stay informed as your case moves through the immigration process.

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Support for Existing Start-Up Visa Applicants

A pending Start-Up Visa application may continue to require attention while it is being processed.

Anyvisa can assist with:

application and case status review;
responses to IRCC requests;
updated documents and explanations;
changes in business or personal circumstances;
business and immigration compliance issues;
work permit and temporary status questions;
GCMS Notes and processing concerns;
Procedural Fairness Letters;
refusals and reconsideration requests.

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Start-Up Visa Work Permit Support

The optional Start-Up Visa open work permit is closed to new applicants. Existing SUV work permit holders may, depending on their circumstances, be able to extend their permit while their permanent residence application is being processed.

Anyvisa can review your current status, existing work permit, extension considerations, and other work permit options that may be relevant to your situation.

Is Your Start-Up Visa Application Delayed?

If your application has been in process for a long time, it may be useful to review:

current application status;
IRCC correspondence;
GCMS or ATIP records;
requests for additional information;
changes involving the business or founders;
possible processing concerns.

Anyvisaclients can also follow application milestones through Anyvisa Virtual MAP — My Application Portal.

For more detailed information about what may be happening inside your immigration file, you may also consider requesting GCMS Notes.

What If You Have Not Submitted a Start-Up Visa Application?

The Start-Up Visa Program is not currently accepting new applications.

If you were planning to use the Start-Up Visa Program, other Canadian business immigration or work permit options may be worth assessing depending on your background and business plans.

These may include:

We recommend you to start with a Business Immigration Eligibility Assessment.

Frequently Asked Questions

➤ Is Canada’s Start-Up Visa Program still open?

No. The program was paused on June 30, 2026, and IRCC is not currently accepting new Start-Up Visa applications. Applications accepted before the pause continue to be processed.

➤ Can Anyvisa help with an existing Start-Up Visa application?

Yes. Anyvisa can assist with case reviews, IRCC requests, work permit issues, GCMS Notes, Procedural Fairness Letters, business compliance matters, refusals, and other complex issues.

➤ How can I track my application?

Anyvisa clients can follow application milestones through Anyvisa Virtual MAP — My Application Portal.

➤ What if my Start-Up Visa application is refused?

Anyvisa can review the refusal, supporting documents, IRCC correspondence, and available GCMS Notes to help assess possible next steps, including reconsideration or preparation for legal review where appropriate.

➤ Can I still apply for an SUV work permit?

The optional SUV open work permit is closed to new applicants. Existing SUV work permit holders may be eligible to extend their permits depending on their circumstances.

Client Reviews & Success Stories

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