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Programme Update 31 Mar 2026

New Measures to Tackle SUV

Canada announces new measures to tackle the Start-Up Visa processing backlog: most new SUV permanent residence intake is paused, a clearer prioritisation order is introduced for files already in the system, and new applications for the optional SUV work permit are suspended.

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PROGRAMME UPDATE · 31 Mar 2026

Canada announces new measures to tackle Start-Up Visa processing backlog

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has introduced new measures affecting the Start-Up Visa (SUV) program, with the stated goal of reducing long processing times and managing its significant inventory of applications.

In summary, the measures (1) pause most new SUV permanent residence intake, (2) introduce a clearer prioritisation order for files already in the system, and (3) suspend new applications for the optional SUV work permit.

Full update here.

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