Last Updated: 21 July 2026

Canada Startup Visa Program

Under Canada’s Startup permit program, candidates can come to Canada on a work permit which is sponsored by their Canada-based investor and then apply for a permanent residence once their business is established in the country.

This program encourages immigrant entrepreneurs to develop their start-ups in Canada. Successful applicants can tie-up with private sector investors in Canada to receive help on funding and guidance on running their business. The three types of private sector investors they can approach are:

• Venture capital fund
• Business incubator
• Angel investor

*Canadian immigration services are provided by Omid Rezaei Dastgerdi, Regulated Canadian Immigration Consultant (RCIC), Licence No. R706545. 

Eligibility requirements for applicants:

Have proof that the business has the required support from a designated entity in the form of a Commitment Certificate and Letter of Support

• Have a qualifying business
• Have the required proficiency in English or French
• Have completed at least one year of post-secondary education
• Have enough funds to settle in Canada and support dependent family members
• Have cleared the medical tests and security requirements

How Y-Axis Supports Your Canada Application? 

Y-Axis Australia acts as a registered immigration Agent supporting Omid Rezaei Dastgerdi, Regulated Canadian Immigration Consultant (RCIC), Licence No. R706545, a Regulated Canadian Immigration Consultant (RCIC) registered with the College of Immigration and Citizenship Consultants (CICC). 
As your administrative support team, Y-Axis can assist you with:

• Gathering and organising your supporting documents
• Coordinating appointments and communication on your behalf
• Providing general, publicly available information about Canadian immigration programmes

• Referring you to Omid Rezaei Dastgerdi, RCIC Licence No. R706545 for all regulated advice, eligibility assessments, and application representation 

• All regulated immigration advice, eligibility assessments, and application representation are the exclusive responsibility of Omid Rezaei Dastgerdi, RCIC Licence No. R706545 

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