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Key Takeaways: The Start-Up Visa is closed. No new applications. The last day to apply was June 30, 2026. The wait is very long. About 47,500 people are in line. Canada plans to admit 500 per year in this category. Some files move faster than others. It depends on who backed your startup and whether […]
Key Takeaway On February 18, 2026, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) announced a new Express Entry category for senior managers with Canadian work experience — at least 12 months of it, within the past three years. If you hold, or have recently held, an executive-level role in Canada under the National Occupational Classification (NOC) […]
What’s happening—and why it matters Public consultation for 2026 categories: IRCC is gathering stakeholder input on which economic priorities should guide category‑based selection next year. Among the ideas: prioritizing senior managers to strengthen productivity, competitiveness, and growth. Final categories are announced by the Minister and reported on annually. How category‑based selection works: IRCC runs invitation […]
In a recent decision—Le v. Canada (Citizenship and Immigration), 2025 FC 499—the Federal Court made it clear: Canada’s Start-Up Visa Program is meant for real entrepreneurs with genuine business intentions, not for those using it as a backdoor immigration strategy. The takeaway is simple: The Start-Up Visa program is intended for committed entrepreneurs who are […]
Many entrepreneurs ask: which Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) is easiest to get into in Canada? The honest answer is that it depends on your business profile — your experience, investment capacity, and willingness to settle in a particular province. At Sobirovs Law Firm, we focus on real success by guiding entrepreneurs and investors through the […]
Canada is consistently ranked among the best countries in the world to start and grow a business. This guide covers the best cities in Canada for entrepreneurs and startups in 2026 — from economic infrastructure and startup ecosystems to cost of living and business immigration pathways for founders looking to establish themselves here. For startups […]
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