Policy update· 🇨🇦 Canada

IRCC's Strict Active Management Rules for Start-Up Visa 2026

The rules just changed for the Start-up Visa Program in Canada.

IRCC has implemented strict active management rules for the Start-Up Visa Program in 2026, affecting application processing and compliance requirements. This concerns the Start-up Visa Program in Canada.

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