A Theory on SUV Plummeting Approval Rates
- September 19, 2025
In early 2025, the approval rate for Canada’s Start-up Visa program plummeted from 93% to a shocking 23%, sending waves of concern through the immigration community.
In early 2025, the approval rate for Canada’s Start-up Visa program plummeted from 93% to a shocking 23%, sending waves of concern through the immigration community.
We explore the four key factors driving this new reality, from strategic policy shifts to the increasing role of AI in decision-making.
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What happens when a Start-up Visa applicant’s language test results may not reflect their true abilities? A new Federal Court ruling sheds light on the standards for “substituted evaluation,” providing crucial clarity for applicants and immigration officers alike. We break down the decision and its implications for future applications.
For years, Start-up Visa applicants have faced frustratingly long processing times. A recent Federal Court ruling has brought this issue to the forefront. We break down the court’s decision and its potential impact on current and future SUV applications.
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