The Canadian Venture Capital Immigration Project (SUV) aims to attract international talents and entrepreneurs with technical expertise and entrepreneurial potential to start innovative enterprises and settle in Canada, helping Canada introduce new technical knowledge and create more job opportunities for local residents. and contribute to economic growth and improved global competitiveness.
Canadian entrepreneurial immigration is particularly suitable for high-tech company founders, executives and investors.
Basic requirements for Canadian venture capital immigration
- Applicants must obtain a letter of support from an organization designated by the Canadian federal government (venture capital fund, angel investment or incubator)
- angel fund: Angel investment group’s commitment to invest no less than 75,000 Canadian dollars
- VCs: A commitment from a venture capital fund to invest no less than 200,000 Canadian dollars
- incubator: Business incubator program institutions admit commitments to accept applicants into their programs
- Each company can submit up to 5 immigration applicants, and each immigrant applicant owns at least 10% shares of the company. The venture capital institution and all immigration applicants jointly own at least 50% shares.
- Language requirements: IELTS level 5 (5,4,5,5, 5 points in listening, speaking and writing, minimum 4 points in reading)
- Educational background: Full-time college degree or above
Advantages of applying for Canadian venture capital immigration
- Applicants need to invest a small amount, there are no asset requirements, and there are no company share requirements;
- The application materials are simple and there is no need to provide proof of assets or tax payment, as long as you have a certain business background;
- The application is approved quickly and you can land in Canada in 3-4 months;
- You can obtain permanent residence in Canada unconditionally in 12-16 months: Maple Leaf Card;,
- It is relatively safe, and whether the business is successful or not will not affect the permanent residence status you have applied for;
- Canada has a developed economy, excellent scientific research and innovation capabilities, and low business and tax costs; this project is particularly suitable for applicants who are willing to settle there and pursue international high-end education and high-quality life;
- Because it is a Canadian federal project, applicants can choose to start a business, work and live anywhere in Canada.
Canadian Venture Capital Immigration Application Process
- Customer assessment and signing of management agreement
- Prepare materials and complete business plan
- Submit application to compliance agency
- After receiving the letter of support from the organization, submit the work permit and permanent residence applications to the visa center and the Federal Immigration Service respectively.
- After the work permit is approved, go to Canada to start a business
- Federal Immigration Service conducts background checks and medical examinations
- Actively continue business management and obtain an immigrant visa (the subsequent success of the project will not affect the application)
