Startup visa program timeline

[thestartupguy]

Hi @Mark-boucher.973106

Were you able to find out the solution? I am also on the same page.

 

[Startup_Visa]

As @teejax rightly said, "Foreign Worker - International Mobility Program" option is only available to citizens of certain countries. Try changing your country of Citizenship to US or any major EU country and enter everything else same as you were doing before, you will then get "Foreign Worker - International Mobility Program" option to apply.

Obviously, I am not saying apply with the wrong Citizenship information. This was just to test what factors are impacting the options to apply for "Foreign Worker - International Mobility Program".

Hope this helps other and they don't waste too much time and efforts like a lot of us did trying to figure out why we were not seeing the "Foreign Worker - International Mobility Program" as an option to apply for SUV Work Permit.

 

[jdutta]

IRCC just tweeted this today August 6th 2020:

IRCC

We continue to process study permit and work permit applications submitted online and permanent residence applications. Paper applications for visitor visas, study and work permits will not be processed until further notice. (2/3)

We are processing paper-based permanent residence applications to the extent possible. We will contact you once there is an update regarding your application. Please note it is not possible to re-submit a paper based PR application online. (3/3)

 

[ankitpanchal]

Guys, Greetings from INDIA.

I am about to receive letter of support from incubator in two days. It would be great if you can help me with the W.P. and PR or may be suggest me to get a good lawyer?

Thanks & Reagrds.
FYI - I got selected from MTA (Manitoba Technology Accelerator)

 

[teejax]

Guys, Greetings from INDIA.

I am about to receive letter of support from incubator in two days. It would be great if you can help me with the W.P. and PR or may be suggest me to get a good lawyer?

Thanks & Reagrds.
FYI - I got selected from MTA (Manitoba Technology Accelerator)

I will suggest you ask for guidance from the accelerator first then report it here.

Then, we can guide you accordingly.

 

[ankitpanchal]

I will suggest you ask for guidance from the accelerator first then report it here.

Then, we can guide you accordingly.

I've already asked them to help me in the immigration process. But they clearly said no and added that they are not into immigration. They are just doin business aspect of program. That's why I was little worried about the further process.

 

[Startup_Visa]

I've already asked them to help me in the immigration process. But they clearly said no and added that they are not into immigration. They are just doin business aspect of program. That's why I was little worried about the further process.

@ankitpanchal as suggested by other members also, you will have to take the lead and do the ground work yourself.

My suggestion:
1) Go through all Startup Visa related posts on this forum and a lot of your questions will get clarified.
2) If you still have specific questions, then make a new post and SUV experienced members here will try to guide you.
3) If you feel you need more hand holding then use a consultant - they charge from $5K CAD to lawyers charging 15K CAD per applicant.
4) If you have time and are diligent, you can easily do the application yourself.

If you haven't already done, then go through the IRCC link, it's pretty self-explanatory
https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/immigrate-canada/start-visa/apply.html

 

[teejax]

I've already asked them to help me in the immigration process. But they clearly said no and added that they are not into immigration. They are just doin business aspect of program. That's why I was little worried about the further process.

You can do it all by yourself.

Get all your documents ready and ask for help any time you need it.

Make sure your English Test meet the benchmark and your POF is at least 6 months.

If you're applying alone better as you won't have to worry about your spouse or kids.

All the best!

 

[ankitpanchal]

You can do it all by yourself.

Get all your documents ready and ask for help any time you need it.

Make sure your English Test meet the benchmark and your POF is at least 6 months.

If you're applying alone better as you won't have to worry about your spouse or kids.

All the best!

Thank you so much guys for your quick responses.

Yes, I've taken IELTS and got more than required bands. I've also gathered POF for 6 months.

I am applying alone. But i am worried mostly for W.P.
As I have sent Email to Employer portal of CANADA regarding W.P. They verified all the information and told me to pay the employer compliance fees. That's what I am worried about. As I don't exactly get what option you have to select in "PAY YOUR FEES TOOL". and you have to pay both "Startup Visa application fees with Rights of PR" and fees for "W.P." also. right?

Further more to the application. Where you have to take the medical exam. They take the medical exam or you have can just go to any hospital for medical examination?

Thanks guys for your dearly support.

 

[teejax]

Thank you so much guys for your quick responses.

Yes, I've taken IELTS and got more than required bands. I've also gathered POF for 6 months.

I am applying alone. But i am worried mostly for W.P.
As I have sent Email to Employer portal of CANADA regarding W.P. They verified all the information and told me to pay the employer compliance fees. That's what I am worried about. As I don't exactly get what option you have to select in "PAY YOUR FEES TOOL". and you have to pay both "Startup Visa application fees with Rights of PR" and fees for "W.P." also. right?

Further more to the application. Where you have to take the medical exam. They take the medical exam or you have can just go to any hospital for medical examination?

Thanks guys for your dearly support.

Please follow the instructions sent to you, it's around a year ago I applied for WP hence I've forgotten all the steps one by one.

As for Medical Examination, you'll be instructed to do so when it's time i.e. a letter will be sent to you by IRCC.

Use this link to check the available Medical Exam centres ahead: https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/application/medical-police/medical-exams.html

 

[Startup_Visa]

Thank you so much guys for your quick responses.

Yes, I've taken IELTS and got more than required bands. I've also gathered POF for 6 months.

I am applying alone. But i am worried mostly for W.P.
As I have sent Email to Employer portal of CANADA regarding W.P. They verified all the information and told me to pay the employer compliance fees. That's what I am worried about. As I don't exactly get what option you have to select in "PAY YOUR FEES TOOL". and you have to pay both "Startup Visa application fees with Rights of PR" and fees for "W.P." also. right?

Further more to the application. Where you have to take the medical exam. They take the medical exam or you have can just go to any hospital for medical examination?

Thanks guys for your dearly support.

Follow this link - https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/immigrate-canada/start-visa/work-permits.html
It has all the steps with details.

Regarding SUV WP fees, to the best of my knowledge you have to pay below fees:
1) Biometric - $85
2) Work Permit - $155
3) Employer Compliance - $230

Once again I will request you to strat a new thread with your specific questions in the title, so it can be useful for future members who are searching for the same information.

 

[phonghnguyenn]

Hi, Have anyone applied in March/April/May receive a file no. yet?

 

[Kai Nemo]

Hi, Have anyone applied in March/April/May receive a file no. yet?

Hi Nguyen,
FYI: One of the friends of mine also sent his application to IRCC in March and has no file No so far.
Let keep patient because IRCC has just restarted to process the SUV Application in around June 2020.
Furthermore, the processing time of almost type of PR or Visa application has been delayed extremely due to the serious impact of COVID 19.
Cheers,
Kai

 

[phonghnguyenn]

Hi Nguyen,
FYI: One of the friends of mine also sent his application to IRCC in March and has no file No so far.
Let keep patient because IRCC has just restarted to process the SUV Application in around June 2020.
Furthermore, the processing time of almost type of PR or Visa application has been delayed extremely due to the serious impact of COVID 19.
Cheers,
Kai

Hi, does your friend have any update for their application?

 

[amityagi]

can some one advise me about hot to start filling for "Start up Visa program". I am very new and don't have information.
any checklist that some one can share would be highly beneficial.

thanks
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