IRCC Halts New Start-Up Visa Work Permits and Extends Self-Employed Program Pause
On December 19, 2025, IRCC announced significant changes affecting Canada's business immigration pathways. Effective immediately, new applications for the optional Start-Up Visa work permit are no longer accepted, with exceptions for extensions. Additionally, new SUV permanent residence applications will cease at the end of the year, while the Self-Employed Persons Program remains paused.
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