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Start-up Visa, existing-case support

Review a pending or existing Canadian Start-up Visa case under the programme’s pause and transitional rules.

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16Existing-case support

Review a pending or existing Canadian Start-up Visa case under the programme’s pause and transitional rules.

Existing cases onlyPaused for new intake

The programme is paused. The transition deadline for applications supported by eligible 2025 commitments was 30 June 2026. An existing case must be assessed under the exact transitional rules.

Benefits
Support for an eligible existing application or permitted extension, without advertising new unrestricted intake.
Eligibility
Applicants with a case or status falling within IRCC’s published transitional arrangements. New applicants cannot assume a fresh commitment will qualify.
Requirements
Existing commitment certificate, support letter, application and status records, plus the evidence applicable to any pending permanent-residence case or permitted extension.
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    This service covers an existing application or visa under its applicable transition rules. It is not an open new-entry route. Any residence or nationality outcome depends on the exact existing status and a separate eligibility assessment.

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  1. Discover

    Start with your ambitions.

    We begin with your goals, the people who matter to you and the life you want to build.

  2. Assess

    Understand your options.

    Explore the relevant routes, their requirements and the commitments involved.

  3. Prepare

    Bring the details together.

    A considered application begins with clear guidance and carefully organised documentation.

  4. Submit

    Move forward with clarity.

    Coordinate the application and understand the next steps in the official process.

  5. Continue

    Plan beyond the application.

    Discuss arrival, renewals and the continuing support relevant to your chosen route.

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The application, qualifying conditions and outcome for Canada.

Start-up Visa, existing-case support

Paused for new intake
Does this service lead to residence, settlement or citizenship?

Existing cases only: This service covers an existing application or visa under its applicable transition rules. It is not an open new-entry route. Any residence or nationality outcome depends on the exact existing status and a separate eligibility assessment.

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How does this application work?

Confirm the commitment and filing dates against IRCC’s pause rules, identify the remaining action available in the existing case and prepare the required response or extension evidence.

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Who can qualify for this category?

Applicants with a case or status falling within IRCC’s published transitional arrangements. New applicants cannot assume a fresh commitment will qualify.

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What evidence and financial commitments are required?

Existing commitment certificate, support letter, application and status records, plus the evidence applicable to any pending permanent-residence case or permitted extension.

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What permission does this route provide?

Support for an eligible existing application or permitted extension, without advertising new unrestricted intake.

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What limitations should I understand?

The programme is paused. The transition deadline for applications supported by eligible 2025 commitments was 30 June 2026. An existing case must be assessed under the exact transitional rules.

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