A designer gains Canadian permanent residence with a creative-tech project

Background

Ms Feng, a graphic designer in Taipei, applied with her husband and one child. She wanted to use her design expertise to move the family to Canada.

Main concern

She worried a creative profession would struggle to show the business’s innovation and market potential.

Our approach

Building on her design background, we devised an automated design tool for small brands; our in-house developers built a website prototype, and her portfolio and client record demonstrated market demand.

Process and outcome

After securing an incubator’s letter of support she applied, and received permanent residence in about 18 months; the family settled in Vancouver.

Adviser’s comment

Creative expertise combined with technology can make an equally convincing innovative business.

SUV application process

1. Assessment and business direction (1–2 weeks): We choose a business direction that suits your background.
2. Business plan and prototype (1–3 months): We write the business plan and pitch deck, and our in-house developers build a website or app prototype.
3. Incubator and letter of support (Per the incubator’s timeline): Join a designated incubator and obtain the letter of support — with a full refund if it cannot be obtained.
4. Permanent residence application (Previously about 18 months): File the permanent residence application with the letter of support; applicants already in Canada on an SUV work permit are now processed first.

Is this right for you?

Every family’s background and timeline is different. To find out whether a similar plan could work for you, book a free consultation with Global Immigrate.

Based on a real client’s experience; names and some details have been changed for privacy.

Learn more: Canada Federal Start-up Visa (SUV)