Startup Visa Program Timeline
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Hi there
No update in my side
Note result shows everything ok
But it sounds nothing going forward
hope everyone receives good news soon
Wish all of us good luck
We have to consider the possibility of what a conservative government would have done.
If the Conservative Party had won the election, our immigration path under the Start-up Visa program may have faced increased uncertainty. The Conservatives have generally taken a more restrictive and economically utilitarian approach to immigration.
Their policies tend to prioritize short-term labor market needs and favor immigration streams that quickly fill jobs in sectors experiencing immediate shortages, such as skilled trades, health care, and agriculture.
While this focus addresses real economic concerns, it often comes at the expense of longer-term strategic programs like the SUV, which require an understanding of the delayed but high-impact value of start-up ventures. Moreover, the Conservative Party has frequently emphasized reducing overall immigration levels, tightening eligibility criteria, and introducing more stringent vetting processes.
These changes could have led to increased scrutiny of business plans, or reduced even more quotas for programs like the Start-up Visa. They may also have scaled back support for incubators and investor organizations that partner with immigrant entrepreneurs. There is also a risk that under a Conservative government, the Start-up Visa program could have been deprioritized or subjected to restructuring, as part of broader efforts to cut spending or reallocate immigration resources to more immediate labour-driven outcomes. This could have created an environment where innovation-focused immigrant entrepreneurs, such as ourselves, would find it more difficult to secure permanent residency or build momentum within Canada’s start-up ecosystem.
Given these contrasting approaches, I view the Liberal Party’s victory as a positive and strategic development for our immigration process. It aligns with the belief in Canada's commitment to fostering innovation, attracting global talent, and investing in future-focused economic growth. We can assume that under a Liberal government, the Start-up Visa program will continue to be supported, giving us the opportunity to bring our business vision to life in Canada and contribute meaningfully to its economy and society. Although it's still not a very supported program we can at least rest assured that it won't be decommissioned or anything similar. It's not all that great but it's better than total shutdown.
If the Conservative Party had won the election, our immigration path under the Start-up Visa program may have faced increased uncertainty. The Conservatives have generally taken a more restrictive and economically utilitarian approach to immigration.
Their policies tend to prioritize short-term labor market needs and favor immigration streams that quickly fill jobs in sectors experiencing immediate shortages, such as skilled trades, health care, and agriculture.
While this focus addresses real economic concerns, it often comes at the expense of longer-term strategic programs like the SUV, which require an understanding of the delayed but high-impact value of start-up ventures. Moreover, the Conservative Party has frequently emphasized reducing overall immigration levels, tightening eligibility criteria, and introducing more stringent vetting processes.
These changes could have led to increased scrutiny of business plans, or reduced even more quotas for programs like the Start-up Visa. They may also have scaled back support for incubators and investor organizations that partner with immigrant entrepreneurs. There is also a risk that under a Conservative government, the Start-up Visa program could have been deprioritized or subjected to restructuring, as part of broader efforts to cut spending or reallocate immigration resources to more immediate labour-driven outcomes. This could have created an environment where innovation-focused immigrant entrepreneurs, such as ourselves, would find it more difficult to secure permanent residency or build momentum within Canada’s start-up ecosystem.
Given these contrasting approaches, I view the Liberal Party’s victory as a positive and strategic development for our immigration process. It aligns with the belief in Canada's commitment to fostering innovation, attracting global talent, and investing in future-focused economic growth. We can assume that under a Liberal government, the Start-up Visa program will continue to be supported, giving us the opportunity to bring our business vision to life in Canada and contribute meaningfully to its economy and society. Although it's still not a very supported program we can at least rest assured that it won't be decommissioned or anything similar. It's not all that great but it's better than total shutdown.
Hi,
No, you don't need to do it.
Please see below advice from IRCC
"Please wait until you receive the correspondence before sending us additional information, as the correspondence will outline all information that is required."
Good luck
Hali
Hello everyone,
I just received the GCSM notes, and everything has been passed except for the security check for me. My wife and sons have passed theirs, but mine is undergoing comprehensive screening. Does anyone know how long this process might take?
I just received the GCSM notes, and everything has been passed except for the security check for me. My wife and sons have passed theirs, but mine is undergoing comprehensive screening. Does anyone know how long this process might take?
I have got my GCSM notes, everything is passed except security ( I go through Comprehensive security) which I did not understand exactly if it passed or not because there are 2 security mentioned in the notes 1 and 2. 1 is in progress and 2 is passed. Anyone can explain please?
Hi there
In my GCMS note was written eligiblity, medical, criminality, info sharing passed
Security not started
I didn’t see anything about two security checks
Security 1 – In Progress
What it likely is:
- This typically refers to an ongoing background check by CSIS (Canadian Security Intelligence Service), Canada’s national intelligence agency.
- CSIS checks for:
- Involvement in espionage, subversion, terrorism, or foreign influence
- Associations with organized crime
- Extensive travel histories or residency in high-risk regions
- Potential national security risks
How long does it take?
- It varies, and CSIS does not disclose timelines, even to IRCC.
- It can take a few months to over a year, depending on your background, nationality, travel history, or red flags (even something minor can trigger further review).
Why is it important?
- Your application cannot be approved until this check is complete.
- Even though it says “in progress,” it doesn’t mean there’s a problem — only that the file is under standard or enhanced review.
Security 2 – Passed
What it likely is:
- This part usually refers to initial security screening, most often done by:
- CBSA (Canada Border Services Agency) – handles general admissibility checks.
- RCMP (Royal Canadian Mounted Police) – checks for criminal records in Canada.
- Possible verification of identity and documentation.
What they check:
- Your fingerprints (biometrics) against Canadian and international criminal databases.
- Any immigration violations, fraud, or criminal records.
If this step is marked “Passed”:
- It means you’ve cleared the initial layer of background review.
- Your fingerprints and general identity checks didn’t raise concerns.
Why Does It Show as "Not Started"?
Here are some common reasons:
File is waiting in queue for a security review trigger.
IRCC may be waiting for final internal clearance or processing capacity.
It could be a delay in forwarding the case to CSIS (this is not uncommon).
Sometimes GCMS shows “not started” even though CSIS is reviewing — due to lack of real-time updates from CSIS to IRCC.
It means:
No security screening by CSIS has begun yet.
Your file has not yet been forwarded to CSIS for their part of the security assessment.
No issues have been found so far in eligibility, criminality, or other checks — that's good.
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