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Start‑up Visa Program
Fee: varies CAD (Permanent residence application fees and biometrics apply; see IRCC)
Work allowed: yes (as PR or with separate work permit while PR processed)
Extendable: not_applicable
Processing time: varies
Self‑Employed Persons Program
Fee: varies CAD (PR application fees and admissibility requirements apply)
Work allowed: yes (as PR or with separate work permit while PR processed)
Extendable: not_applicable
Processing time: varies
Provincial Nominee Program – Entrepreneur / Business Immigration Streams
Fee: varies by province CAD (Each province sets its own investment and net worth thresholds and fees)
Work allowed: yes (usually while on provincial temporary work permit)
Extendable: conditional
Processing time: varies by province
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