Startup VISA essential person requirement

[xander78]

hi

Has anyone applied for startup visa program as an essential person?

I have a job and live in US now, but if I go with startup visa option as an essential person, do I have to fully relocate to Canada?

Is there any chance I can travel to Canada once a month (but still live in US) and work on the business until the PR approval?

 

[Margorita92]

I haven’t applied for the startup visa program but can share my knowledge. If you’re using as an essential person, you must be in Canada to manage your startup, especially during the initial stages. While there might be some flexibility for travel, you’ll want to check if that aligns with the visa requirements.

 

[maeganbriones]

Regarding the startup visa and the essential person requirement, it can feel a bit overwhelming. From my experience, having someone on your team who can drive your business forward is critical.