The Canada Start-Up Visa Is Closed.
Your Entrepreneur Dream Isn't.

The 2026 closure is treated as indefinite by IRCC. While legislation could theoretically reopen it, the backlog of 43,000+ files and 10-year processing times suggest any revival would take years to implement. C11/C10 gives you a real, working solution today — not a hope for tomorrow.

The main requirement is owning 50%+ of a business that will benefit Canada. You don't need a job offer, a designated organization, or a high net worth. We assess every case for free — reach out with your business background and we'll give you a straight answer.

C10 requires demonstrating "significant benefit" to Canada on a case-by-case basis — which means a stronger argument is needed around your business's economic impact. It's an excellent fit for founders with revenue, a team, or a well-developed plan. We handle the argument.

Your SUV commitment letter cannot be used for the SUV program (since it's closed), but your relationship with the designated organization and the legitimacy of your business plan absolutely strengthen your C11/C10 case. We leverage what you've already built.

Work permit: 4–8 months. Business establishment in Canada: 6–12 months. Provincial nomination + Express Entry: 12–18 months. In total, most clients reach PR in 2–3 years — compared to 10+ years for the frozen SUV path.

Yes. C11/C10 work permits include open work permit eligibility for your spouse and dependent children. Your spouse can work for any Canadian employer, and your children can study at Canadian schools — all while you're building your business.

No designated organization fee (which can run $75,000–$150,000 CAD for SUV). C11 processing fees are standard IRCC fees. Full-service RCIC-supervised packages are a fraction of what a failed SUV pathway costs in lost time, opportunity, and stress.

The T50 work permit is issued under Canada's International Mobility Program (IMP) through the CPTPP trade agreement. If you're a citizen of a CPTPP member country (Vietnam, Australia, Japan, Malaysia, Mexico, New Zealand, Peru, Singapore, Brunei, Chile), you can apply as an investor or business manager without an LMIA, without 50% ownership, and without a Canadian job offer. Processing is notably faster — as quick as 4–8 weeks. Vietnam is a CPTPP member, making this highly relevant for IMM AI clients.

The ICT (Intra-Company Transfer) work permit, coded C50 under R204 of the Immigration and Refugee Protection Regulations, allows multinational companies to transfer employees from their foreign operations to work at their Canadian branch, affiliate, or subsidiary. Requirements: you must have worked for the company abroad for at least 6 months, be transferred to a managerial, executive, or specialized knowledge role, and the Canadian and foreign entities must be legally related. Your spouse can get an open work permit, and ICT holders have a clear PR pathway via Express Entry or PNP.

T50 (CPTPP) and ICT (C50) are the fastest — typically 4–8 weeks for the work permit. C11 and C10 take longer (4–8 months) but don't require you to be employed by or invest in a specific company beforehand. Which is best for you depends on your current situation: whether you have a foreign employer willing to transfer you (ICT), hold CPTPP citizenship (T50), or are an independent entrepreneur (C11/C10).