{"id":78169,"date":"2020-06-26T14:00:58","date_gmt":"2020-06-26T18:00:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/immigrationca.staging.wpengine.com\/after-u-s-h-1b-visa-ban-entrepreneurs-switch-to-canadas-start-up-visa"},"modified":"2021-05-16T22:52:42","modified_gmt":"2021-05-17T02:52:42","slug":"after-u-s-h-1b-visa-ban-entrepreneurs-switch-to-canadas-start-up-visa","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/immigration.ca\/fr\/after-u-s-h-1b-visa-ban-entrepreneurs-switch-to-canadas-start-up-visa\/","title":{"rendered":"After U.S. H-1B Visa Ban, Entrepreneurs Switch to Canada\u2019s Start-Up Visa"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span>Immigrant entrepreneurs considering where to base their <a href=\"https:\/\/immigration.ca\/start-up-visa-program\">start-up businesses<\/a> are looking closely at Donald Trump\u2019s actions in the United States, and seeing Canada as the stable option.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>Trump this week halted U.S. H-1B visas until at least December 31, 2020 \u2013 shutting off an important stream of tech workers for major Silicon Valley companies as well as start-ups looking to become the next Facebook or Google.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>The visas were stopped under the guise of being part of the U.S. response to the coronavirus pandemic, but in reality, this was an anti-immigration president forcing through another anti-immigration measure.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>The message from the current U.S. administration has been clear since Trump came to power in 2016: that immigrants take American jobs. It is a protectionist message that helped the president get elected in the first place, and one he hopes will help him win a second term this fall.<\/span><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong><span>Video<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><iframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Vw-he1PTz1E\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><span>For immigrant entrepreneurs considering the U.S. as a potential location for their start-up business, the uncertainties are mounting up, even away from the fact that American COVID-19 cases are beginning to rise again.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>Since Trump was elected, many U.S. tech companies had already relocated staff to Canada to avoid increased red tape surrounding the H-1B. Now, with the visa banned altogether, Canada is likely to become an even more popular option.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>Canada\u2019s federal government is planning an immigration-backed economic recovery, already preparing itself for a rush of applications once coronavirus restrictions are lifted.<\/span><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong><span>Read More<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span><a href=\"https:\/\/immigration.ca\/start-up-visa-canadas-immigration-pathway-for-high-calibre-entrepreneurs\">Start-Up Visa: Canada\u2019s Immigration Pathway for High-Calibre Entrepreneurs<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/immigration.ca\/canada-sees-steady-rise-in-new-permanent-resident-applicants-through-start-up-visa\">Canada Sees Steady Rise in New Permanent Resident Admissions Through Start-Up Visa<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/immigration.ca\/eight-things-to-know-about-canadas-start-up-visa-program\">Eight Things to Know About Canada\u2019s Start-Up Visa Program<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><span>While officials have conceded Canada may not hit its pre-coronavirus immigration levels target of 341,000 newcomers, everything possible has been done to keep the system moving during the pandemic.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>Canada\u2019s dedicated <a href=\"https:\/\/immigration.ca\/start-up-visa-program\">Start-Up Visa Program<\/a>, which offers permanent residence to high-calibre immigrant entrepreneurs, is growing in popularity.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>In 2019, the total number of new permanent resident approved admissions reached 510, more than double the 250 welcomed in 2018. The figures have been steadily increasing over the last five years.<\/span><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/immigration.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/New-Permanent-Residents-Through-Start-Up-Visa-Program.png\" alt=\"New Permanent Residents Through\" width=\"540\" height=\"351\" class=\"alignnone  wp-image-77509\" srcset=\"https:\/\/immigration.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/New-Permanent-Residents-Through-Start-Up-Visa-Program.png 835w, https:\/\/immigration.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/New-Permanent-Residents-Through-Start-Up-Visa-Program-300x195.png 300w, https:\/\/immigration.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/New-Permanent-Residents-Through-Start-Up-Visa-Program-768x499.png 768w, https:\/\/immigration.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/New-Permanent-Residents-Through-Start-Up-Visa-Program-280x182.png 280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 540px) 100vw, 540px\" \/><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><span>The Start-Up Visa has been lauded and copied by other countries, held up as another example of Canada\u2019s innovative and flexible approach to immigration.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>Canada is viewed as a destination of choice for immigrant entrepreneurs despite increased competition.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>Through the SUV, Canada is able to quickly bring in some of the world\u2019s brightest talent, matching them up with local investors to turn their business ideas into reality.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>Once in Canada and running their start-up business, candidates have access to the world\u2019s most flexible immigration system, geared towards attracting technology talent.<\/span><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong><span>Video:<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><iframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/u2lW2e_IKyM\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><span>Canada\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/immigration.ca\/canada-work-permit-global-talent-stream\">Global Talent Stream<\/a> is a work permit program featuring two-week visa processing for targeted technology workers.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>It allows Canadian companies looking to upscale access to the talent they need within 10 working days of identifying a candidate.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>Once GTS candidates are in Canada, they can quickly apply for permanent residence through the Express Entry system.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>With the H-1B visa banned until at least January 2021, Canada\u2019s immigration system gives companies have a unique competitive edge to attract the best talent.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"mcetoc_1ebos6ict2\">What Is Canada\u2019s Start-Up Visa Program?<\/h3>\n<p><span>Canada\u2019s\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/immigration.ca\/start-up-visa-program\">Start-Up Visa Program<\/a>\u00a0offers Canadian permanent residence to qualified immigrant entrepreneurs.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>The program targets innovative entrepreneurs and links them with private sector investors in Canada who will help establish their start-up business.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>Candidates can initially come to Canada on a work permit supported by their\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/immigration.ca\/start-up-visa-program#designated\">designated Canada-based investor<\/a>, before qualifying for permanent residence once their business is up and running.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"mcetoc_1ebos6hd61\">What Are the Candidate Eligibility Requirements?<\/h3>\n<p><span>The basic candidate eligibility requirements for the Start-Up Visa are:<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><span>Qualifying business.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span>Commitment Certificate and Letter of Support from a designated entity.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span>Sufficient unencumbered, available and transferable settlement funds.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span>Proficiency in English or French at minimum Canadian Language Benchmark level 5.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3 id=\"mcetoc_1ebos6ft70\">How Can Immigration.ca Help Potential Start-Up Visa Candidates?<\/h3>\n<p><span>Through\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/immigration.ca\/mana-hosseini-biography\">our Toronto based facilities<\/a>, our firm works extensively with industry-acclaimed designated entities in the Canadian start-up ecosystem.\u00a0\u00a0We provide a range of hands-on business advisory services to help intending entrepreneur immigrants and their start-up business concept meet all industry requirements.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Immigrant entrepreneurs considering where to base their start-up businesses are looking closely at Donald Trump\u2019s actions in the United States, and seeing Canada as the stable option. 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