Startup Visa Program Timeline

[Nima987]

Dear Nima987,

I have been following this forum for over four years, diligently reading almost all posts and comments. During this time, I've observed that your case file appears to be the oldest without a decision, spanning approximately 48 months if my calculations are correct. Our group has now become the second-oldest active case after a group that submitted their application in April 2021 recently received approval.

Given this context, I'm curious about the reasons behind the significant delay in processing your file, which seems to far exceed the standard processing times. Could you shed some light on any specific factors contributing to this extended wait?

In our case, we are aware of a particular reason for the delay. One member of our team had previously been granted Permanent Residency (PR) in Canada many years ago but subsequently revoked it, resulting in a deportation order. We believe this circumstance has contributed to the prolonged processing of our application.

I would greatly appreciate any insights you could provide regarding your situation, as it may help others in similar circumstances better understand the complexities of the immigration process.

Hi there
I actually have no idea about it, as it’s going to exceed 48 months by end of January 2025, I gonna ask my representative to submit a Note to have a deeper insight into my file.
I think processing of our team started by one year delay, I received AOR in March 2023, but processing started in April 2024,
Afterwards it has processed similar to other cases.
As I know there is no major issue like the one you mentioned in our team, all medical passed and no security issues in background checks should be on horizon, so we have no way to be patient and wait
Hope everyone gets good news soon

 

[shazi12]

Hi there
Trust all going well
Our DO is a normal one and no priority is considered, it’s obvious by our timeline
We have been in touch with other groups in some WhatsApp channels and here in this forum.
About your third question, I have no exact idea ; as I heard it depends on the country you live in, if you have resided in several countries it obviously takes more time.it might be done by third party in some cases

hope you find it useful

can u share whatapp group link

 

[Nima987]

can u share whatapp group link

The name was ´Startup Visa Canadà but four months ago after a cyber attack got closed, it was mainly for Iranian applicants.
There are some other groups in telegram or WhatsApp, but be careful to share your personal details
Right now I only check this forum.
Good luck

 

[shazi12]

The name was ´Startup Visa Canadà but four months ago after a cyber attack got closed, it was mainly for Iranian applicants.
There are some other groups in telegram or WhatsApp, but be careful to share your personal details
Right now I only check this forum.
Good luck

agreed

 

[JDI]

agreed

what is the expected for SUV in 2025?

 

[shazi12]

what is the expected for SUV in 2025?

no idea bro

 

[Fiat@fifo]

Hi there
Trust all going well
Our DO is a normal one and no priority is considered, it’s obvious by our timeline
We have been in touch with other groups in some WhatsApp channels and here in this forum.
About your third question, I have no exact idea ; as I heard it depends on the country you live in, if you have resided in several countries it obviously takes more time.it might be done by third party in some cases

hope you find it useful

Note : "Priority ends when files are opened, meaning that the priority is to expedite opening files and not leave them on the shelf for years. Once a file is opened, priority files become equal to non-priority files."

 

[Nima987]

Note : "Priority ends when files are opened, meaning that the priority is to expedite opening files and not leave them on the shelf for years. Once a file is opened, priority files become equal to non-priority files."

Do you think asking for Global Note is useful ?as we are exceeding 48 months in coming weeks

 

[JDI]

Do you think asking for Global Note is useful ?as we are exceeding 48 months in coming weeks

as far as i heard from another applicant in this forum, Unfortunately, it will not help speed up the process. we may have another experience, let's see!!

 

[Fiat@fifo]

Do you think asking for Global Note is useful ?as we are exceeding 48 months in coming weeks

Yes

 

[JDI]

Folks, just check processing time for SUV and it has been reduced to 39 months?
does anyone experience any movement in his/her file?

 

[Fiat@fifo]

Folks, just check processing time for SUV and it has been reduced to 39 months?
does anyone experience any movement in his/her file?

Still nothing, and we entered 41 months

 

[olavomello]

Wow. 41 months is insane. We're completing 30 months and getting crazy.
Do you think that requesting the ATIP ( if you didn't ) and/or requesting the MP ( some Member of Parliament ) support couldn't help?
I know some success cases in different programs where requesting MP support helps a lot, in at least one of the cases the PR was approved 1 week later.

We applied in Ago/22, received the AOR March/24 and our last update was June/24. Until there nothing.
My consulting could check the status that the Background Check is advanced but what is advanced counting in months and years !?

Still nothing, and we entered 41 months

 

[suv2020]

Wow. 41 months is insane. We're completing 30 months and getting crazy.
Do you think that requesting the ATIP ( if you didn't ) and/or requesting the MP ( some Member of Parliament ) support couldn't help?
I know some success cases in different programs where requesting MP support helps a lot, in at least one of the cases the PR was approved 1 week later.

We applied in Ago/22, received the AOR March/24 and our last update was June/24. Until there nothing.
My consulting could check the status that the Background Check is advanced but what is advanced counting in months and years !?

We know some cases passed over 50 months (with C-check for background/Security screening) so it is a patient game!

 

[Fiat@fifo]

Wow. 41 months is insane. We're completing 30 months and getting crazy.
Do you think that requesting the ATIP ( if you didn't ) and/or requesting the MP ( some Member of Parliament ) support couldn't help?
I know some success cases in different programs where requesting MP support helps a lot, in at least one of the cases the PR was approved 1 week later.

We applied in Ago/22, received the AOR March/24 and our last update was June/24. Until there nothing.
My consulting could check the status that the Background Check is advanced but what is advanced counting in months and years !?
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I understand your concern, but the current 41-month wait isn't unusual. The SUV program's processing time recently reached 39 months, after being at 40 months for over four months. However, we expect processing times to decrease in the coming months, especially for "priority files."

Regarding your suggestions:

1. ATIP requests are typically not helpful for files within normal processing times.

2. MP support can be beneficial in some cases, though it's not guaranteed to expedite the process.

Based on your timeline (applied Aug/22, AOR Mar/24, last update Jun/24), your application appears to be following normal procedures. While waiting is challenging, I encourage patience as your file progresses.