Thousands of SUV applicants are still waiting on PR approval after the January 2026 pause. Can they apply for a C10 work permit in the meantime? Yes — but the benefit narrative must stand on its own, and the path depends on what work authorization they already hold.

The Start-Up Visa program closed today. Many advisors are moving clients to C11 or PNP — but bringing documentation built for a completely different assessment framework. Here is what transfers and what needs to be rebuilt.

June 30, 2026 marks the final deadline for entrepreneurs with valid 2025 SUV commitment certificates to apply for Canadian permanent residence. Here is what advisors need to know about the close of the Start-Up Visa program and the active pathways that remain.

IRCC paused the Start-Up Visa in December 2025 and promised a new entrepreneur pilot program for 2026. Five months in, details are still pending. Here is the strategy framework immigration advisors should be acting on right now.

The Start-Up Visa is paused. The Self-Employed Persons Program is on hold. A new federal pilot is coming — but not yet. Here is the complete picture of Canada's entrepreneur immigration landscape in 2026.