BusinessClosedFederal program
Federal Start-up Visa
The federal Start-up Visa closed to new applicants in 2026 amid a very long backlog — consider provincial entrepreneur streams instead.
Who it's for
- Previously: founders with support from a designated organization.
Estimated processing time
Not accepting new applicants. Existing inventory faces a very long backlog.
Official source
Open the official program page
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