It must be a new business
The SUV required a new business established in Canada, not the purchase of an existing one, with its main operations in Canada.
Popular sectors
Businesses with innovation and growth potential — such as technology, education, health and the environment — attract designated organisations more easily.
Key elements
- Business plan: a clear market, product, revenue model and growth plan
- Prototype: a website, app or product prototype showing the concept works
- Team: members whose backgrounds fit the business, with clear roles
Our approach
Global Immigrate has its own in-house developers who build a start-up concept tailored to each client — including the business plan and website or app prototype — with nothing outsourced.
Current status
The programme is paused for new applications; this article explains its background.
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.
Main SUV requirements
- A qualifying new business
- A letter of support from a Canadian government-designated incubator
- Language at IELTS 5
- Sufficient settlement funds: CAD 15,263 for a single applicant, CAD 28,362 for a family of four (based on family size)
- A police certificate and medical examination before immigrating
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
Next step
Every family’s background, funds and timeline are different. Global Immigrate’s professional consultants can assess, free of charge, whether this programme suits you. You can also request the full programme brochure on the programme page.
Learn more: Canada Federal Start-up Visa (SUV)