Start-up Business Class

This section describes how to process applications for permanent residence submitted by applicants in the start-up business class program through the paper-based application process.

Intake

• Procedures at Centralized Intake Office (CIO)

Processing

• Assessing the application
• Withdrawal or refusal of an application from an essential person
• Suspension or de-designation of an entity
• Substituted evaluation
• Peer reviews
• Temporary resident visas and work permits
• Admissibility and final decision