• First Reference
  • About us
  • Contact us
  • Blog Signup 📨

First Reference Talks

Discussions on Human Resources, Employment Law, Payroll and Internal Controls

  • Home
  • About
  • Archives
  • Resources
  • Buy Policies

start-up visa program

By Henry J. Chang, Dentons LLP | 2 Minutes Read November 13, 2013

Start-Up Visa Program to include business incubator stream

On March 30, 2013, Citizenship and Immigration Canada (“CIC”) published Ministerial Instructions that established the Start-Up Visa Program (“SUVP”). When initially established, the SUVP included a Venture Capital stream and an Angel Investor stream. However, on October 26, 2013, CIC published new Ministerial Instructions, which expanded the SUVP to include business incubators. It also began accepting applications under this new stream on October 26, 2013.

Article by Henry J. Chang, Dentons LLP / Employee Relations, Immigration / angel investor, Business, business incubator, CIC, Citizenship and Immigration Canada, economic class, entrepreneur, Foreign workers, Immigration Law, Ministerial Instructions, permanent residence, pilot program, Start-Up Business Class, start-up visa program, venture capital

By Henry J. Chang, Dentons LLP | 8 Minutes Read April 17, 2013

CIC publishes ministerial instructions establishing the start-up business class

On March 30, 2013, Citizenship and Immigration Canada ("CIC") published Ministerial Instructions in the Canada Gazette, which formally establish the new Start-Up Business Class. CIC also published Chapter 27 of the Overseas Processing Manual, which provides further details regarding the processing of such applications.

Article by Henry J. Chang, Dentons LLP / Employee Relations, Immigration / agreement, broader Economic Class, Business, business venture, Canadian Language Benchmarks, Chapter 27 of the Overseas Processing Manual, Citizenship, Commitment Certificate, contract, Designated angel investor groups, educational credential, educational institution, employment law, foreign nationals, Foreign workers, immigrant entrepreneurs, Immigration and Multiculturalism, Immigration and Refugee Protection Regulations, Immigration Law, immigration officer, investor groups, language ability, language proficiency, language skill, Ministerial Instructions, Niveaux de Compétence linguistique canadiens, official languages of Canada, Overseas Processing Manual, permanent residence, permanent resident visa, post-secondary education, qualifying business, Start-Up Business Class, start-up visa program, venture capital funds

By Henry J. Chang, Dentons LLP | 3 Minutes Read February 14, 2013

Citizenship and Immigration Canada announces start-up visa program

On January 24, 2013, Citizenship, Immigration and Multiculturalism Minister Citizen Jason Kenney announced that Citizenship and Immigration Canada would launch a Start-Up Visa Program to recruit innovative immigrant entrepreneurs who will create new jobs and spur economic growth. This program differs from existing investor and entrepreneur options to the extent that the entrepreneur will not need to be the source of investment capital. Such a program will enable entrepreneurs who establish start-up businesses using capital contributed by third parties, such as venture capital firms or angel investors, to seek permanent residence in Canada. The Start-Up Visa Program begins on April 1, 2013.

Article by Henry J. Chang, Dentons LLP / Employee Relations, Immigration / 2013, business incubator, Canadian angel investor group, Citizenship, Citizenship and Immigration Canada, create new jobs and spur economic growth, economy, employment law, Foreign entrepreneurs, immigrant entrepreneurs, Immigration and Multiculturalism, Immigration Minister, industry standards of due diligence, Jobs, permanent residence in Canada, Private Equity Association, Start-Up Visa Act, start-up visa program, The Start-Up Visa Program is a pilot program that will commence on April 1, United States, venture capital fund, visa program

Footer

About us

Established in 1995, First Reference is the leading publisher of up to date, practical and authoritative HR compliance and policy databases that are essential to ensure organizations meet their due diligence and duty of care requirements.

First Reference Talks

  • Home
  • About
  • Archives
  • Resources
  • Buy Policies

Main Menu

  • About First Reference
  • Resources
  • Contact us
  • 1 800 750 8175

Stay Connected

  • Facebook
  • LinkedIn
  • Twitter
  • YouTube

We welcome your comments on our blog articles. However, we do not respond to specific legal questions in this space.
We do not provide any form of legal advice or legal opinion. Please consult a lawyer in your jurisdiction or try one of our products.


Copyright © 2009 - 2023 · First Reference Inc. · All Rights Reserved
Legal and Copyright Notices · Publisher's Disclaimer · Privacy Policy · Accessibility Policy