"While I'm not familiar with what MTA stands for in this context, I can share some information about recent changes to the Start-Up Visa (SUV) program. The program has undergone several reforms recently, with mixed impacts on applicants:
Positive changes:
1. Work permit relaxation: The program now grants work permits to all applicants, not just those considered essential. This is a significant benefit for the all team.
Restrictive changes:
1. LOS limitations: Every incubator or Angel Investor are now restricted to granting only 10 Letters of Support (LOS), down from an unlimited number previously. This change aims to reduce backlogs and encourage choices that are more selective by incubators.
2. Application caps: IRCC has introduced annual limits on SUV applications:
- 2025: 2,000 applications
- 2026: 1,000 applications
- 2027: 1,000 applications
3. There also many other changes you can goggle to see details.
These caps will likely make the program more competitive.
Regarding IRCC requirements, while I haven't heard specific concerns about the program no longer meeting them, the changes and the Immigration Advisor's comment about multiple rejections suggest that the criteria for approval may have become more stringent. It's possible that what was previously acceptable may no longer meet current standards.
