Landing in Canada as a family after gaining permanent residence

Background

Mr Ho, an insurance company manager in Hong Kong, applied with his wife and two children. He wanted Canadian permanent residence without disrupting his children’s school year in Hong Kong.

Main concern

He worried he would have to move immediately after applying, upsetting work and his children’s studies.

Our approach

We designed an insurance claims automation platform in the fintech space; our in-house developers built the prototype, and after securing an incubator’s letter of support he applied for permanent residence, planning to land only after it was granted.

Process and outcome

He received permanent residence in about 18 months, and the family landed in Toronto after the children finished their school year.

Adviser’s comment

Planning your landing around the family timeline lets you balance work and your children’s education.

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)