The latest issued work permits show another exciting development surrounding the Canada Start-Up Visa program. Our clients have obtained three-year work permits under this program—a significant extension from the previous one-year permits. The Canada Start-up Visa has had revolutionary changes lately. The limited quotas to the Designated Organization and guidelines for the application fast-track are leading the […]

Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has announced a series of strategic enhancements to the Canada Start-up Visa program, effective April 30, 2024. These changes are designed to foster a more efficient processing system, leading to faster immigration for high-potential start-ups and ultimately supporting their growth in the country.   New Changes to the Canada […]

Recently, the Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has announced an increase in immigration fees such as  Permanent Residence Fee, across a variety of categories, effective April 30, 2023. This move is part of the IRCC’s initiative to adjust fees based on inflation, a practice that is anticipated to occur every two years. Key updates […]

Last week, Nicolas, the President of Eterna International, and the Greater China Business Development Team attended the 11th International Immigration and Entry-Exit Service Industry Summit Forum in Hangzhou. During the conference, Mr. Qi Lixin, the Hangzhou Summit Organizing Committee Chairman, visited our booth for an in-depth exchange with our President, Nicolas. We were also honored […]

In an important policy shift, Ottawa has announced plans to implement a “soft cap” on the number of new temporary residents entering Canada. Immigration Minister Marc Miller revealed this news aims to decrease the temporary resident population to five percent of the overall population over the next three years, a reduction from the current 6.2 […]

The Canada Start-Up Visa (SUV) Program is an opportunity for entrepreneurs to offer a pathway to Canadian permanent residency. The latest IRCC statistics outstandingly highlighted the success and potential of the SUV program.   IRCC Statistics of Canada Start-Up Visa Program Since its inception in 2014 through November 2023, the Start-Up Visa Program has facilitated […]

Through a detailed examination of the Canada Start-up Visa (SUV) program’s performance, recent data from Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) reveals a compelling narrative of success and opportunity for immigrant entrepreneurs. Start-Up Visa Summary from 2018 to Early 2023 Between the onset of 2018 and the first quarter of 2023, the SUV program meticulously […]

Recently, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has announced an important update to the Canada Start-up Visa (SUV) Program. As of January 30, 2024, the Pearson Test of English (PTE Core), provided by Pearson Canada Inc., will be recognized as an acceptable language proficiency test for applicants. This addition marks a pivotal expansion in the […]

The Canada Start-Up Visa (SUV) program has once again underscored its efficacy and appeal to entrepreneurs worldwide, marking a significant achievement with the swift approval of two work permits from Vietnam in a mere 3.5 months. This rapid processing time showcases the program’s efficiency and its potential to offer entrepreneurs and their families expedited access […]

As of Nov 2023, the Canada Start-Up Visa program permanent residency approvals reached 1145 applications. Ontario accounted for 63.3% of the total approvals, with 725 SUV applications granted. Besides Ontario, British Columbia (BC), with 265 approvals, and Manitoba, with 120 approvals, also have a relatively high percentage of permanent residency approvals. In 2022, the total […]