IRCC updates Start-up Visa and Self-Employed Persons programs to reduce backlogs and improve processing

Credit to Author: Asheesh Moosapeta| Date: Mon, 29 Apr 2024 16:24:11 +0000

Immigration Minister Marc Miller has announced important changes to the Start-Up Visa and Self-Employed Persons programs. As of April 30th, 2024, Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) will implement new policies around processing applications for the Start-up Visa. On the same day, the department will impose a full pause on application intake for the Self-Employed […]

The post IRCC updates Start-up Visa and Self-Employed Persons programs to reduce backlogs and improve processing first appeared on CIC News.

Read more

Processing time for applications to federal Self-Employed Persons Program now down to 22 months

Credit to Author: CIC News| Date: Fri, 01 Nov 2019 15:44:57 +0000

The processing time for applications to Canada’s Federal Self-Employed Persons Program is now down to 22 months — a major improvement from the seven years it was taking just a few years ago.    The Self-Employed Persons Program allows eligible individuals with relevant experience in athletics or arts and culture to apply for Canadian permanent […]

Read more