Children’s education
Permanent residents’ children attend public primary and secondary schools free of charge, and pay domestic tuition at university — far lower than international fees.
Your spouse’s work
During the application, eligible spouses can generally apply for a work permit. With permanent residence, they can work or run a business freely.
Health insurance
Permanent residents can join their province’s public health insurance, usually after living there for a qualifying period.
Citizenship
Permanent residents who have been physically present in Canada for 1,095 days (three years) in the past five years, and meet the language and tax requirements, can apply for Canadian citizenship.
Current status
The Start-up Visa is paused for new applications, and accepted applications continue to be processed. IRCC says it will launch a new, targeted pilot programme for immigrant entrepreneurs, with more information in 2026; we will let you know as soon as it opens.
Key benefits of SUV
- An all-inclusive service covering everything the application and start-up need
- Permanent residence in about 18 months
- No minimum investment or net worth requirement
- Global Immigrate supports you in running the company
- Children receive free education and other benefits
SUV at a glance
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Investment | No investment requirement |
| Previously, PR in | About 18 months |
| Language | IELTS 5 |
| Status | Paused; new pilot to be announced |
SUV application process and timing
- Assessment and business direction (1–2 weeks): We choose a business direction that suits your background.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
How to start
We suggest booking a free consultation first: a consultant will understand your family situation, funds and preferred timing, then recommend the most suitable programme and application timeline.
Learn more: Canada Federal Start-up Visa (SUV)