Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada is preparing to introduce a new pilot program for immigrant entrepreneurs, marking a strategic shift aimed at reshaping Canada’s business immigration framework and reinforcing its position as a global hub for innovation, as the government intensifies efforts to attract founders capable of building scalable, high-growth ventures.

The previous Start-Up Visa program was discontinued as part of a broader policy reset, paving the way for a more selective and competitive model focused on high-impact business ideas, with expectations that the upcoming version will include strict intake caps, meaning application windows could close rapidly once quotas are filled.

In anticipation of this launch, Kadri Law has introduced an exclusive Entrepreneur Onboarding Programme designed to prepare a limited group of applicants for immediate submission, selecting the top 25 qualified entrepreneurs for guaranteed placement based on internal criteria, alongside a waitlist of up to 10 additional candidates.

The programme follows a structured preparation model, including in-depth business evaluation and the development of fully compliant application packages, handled by a team of experienced immigration and business lawyers, ensuring that submissions are ready for instant filing once the program officially opens, maximizing acceptance chances.

As Canada moves toward a more competitive immigration environment, early positioning and strategic planning are becoming critical success factors, with the upcoming program expected to unlock significant opportunities within the country’s innovation-driven economy, while simultaneously increasing competition among global entrepreneurs seeking entry.