Success Story: 3-Year Open Work Permit for Start-Up Visa Clients
Many of our clients have recently received 3-year Open Work Permits (OWPs) under Canada's Start-Up Visa (SUV) program. This is one of the significant changes under the latest regulations, opening up more opportunities for international entrepreneurs pursuing permanent residency in Canada.
The Outstanding Benefits of an Open Work Permit in the Start-Up Visa Program
The Start-Up Visa program is currently the only program with the following process:
- Submit your Permanent Residency (PR) application first, then your Work Permit application.
- The principal applicant can apply for a 3-year Open Work Permit.
- The spouse of the principal applicant is granted an accompanying Open Work Permit.
- Dependent children can apply for a Study Permit to study in Canada.
- There is no limit to the number of OWP renewals; if you have PR, you don't need to renew it again.
- It is possible to live and work anywhere in Canada, except in the province of Quebec.
- No age limit, no specific educational qualifications required.
- A language certificate such as IELTS General 5.0 or an equivalent French level is sufficient.
- No Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) is required, nor is it dependent on any particular employer.
- No prior work or business management experience is required.
- Work permits are issued quickly, within just a few months.
The Process for Applying for a 3-Year Open Work Permit for Start-Up Visa Applicants
Effective October 3, 2024, the Canadian government officially implemented a policy granting three-year Open Work Permits to Start-Up Visa applicants. Previously, applicants could only apply for Closed Work Permits, limiting their work to their own start-up business. Now, with the Open Work Permit, they can work for any employer in Canada while awaiting their Permanent Residency (PR) approval.
Requirements for Applying for an Open Work Permit:
- I have applied for permanent residency (PR) through the Start-Up Visa program.
- Received an Acknowledgement of Receipt (AOR) letter confirming receipt of the application.
- As an important member of the startup entrepreneur group.
- Intending to settle in Canada, excluding Quebec.
- Demonstrate that you have sufficient financial resources to settle in Canada.
Additionally, the applicant's spouse and dependent children may also apply for open work permits or study permits , allowing the family to build a life together in Canada.
Our Commitment to Quality
At Ontario Startup Studio, we only work on projects with real products, not fake or shoddy work . With a full-time project team, we guarantee quality at every step of the application process. If you're looking for a well-structured SUV program, take the time to compare and verify.
To date, our PR SUV approval rate remains 100% – a feat few other dealerships can achieve.
Book a Consultation Now
If you are interested in the Start-Up Visa program and the opportunity to settle in Canada with a 3-year Open Work Permit, please contact us immediately for detailed advice and the best strategy for your application.
