The Start-Up Visa Program is a federal permanent residence pathway for qualifying entrepreneurs with support from a designated organization. Applicants must meet the current program requirements, including qualifying business, language and settlement-fund requirements.
Key considerations
- Support from a designated organization
- Qualifying business ownership and management requirements
- Language testing
- Settlement funds
- Admissibility and permanent residence documentation
Program intake rules and availability should be checked against current federal requirements before relying on this pathway.
Current information matters
Immigration criteria, document requirements and public policies can change. Advice should be based on the rules and facts applicable when you apply.