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</style> <div class="ca-extension"> <div class="ca-container"> <div class="thesis-grid"> <div> <h2 class="thesis-headline">Protocol Suspended.<br>Do Not Apply.</h2> <div class="thesis-body"> <p> As of <strong>January 1, 2026</strong>, the Federal Start-Up Visa (SUV) Program is officially paused by IRCC to clear the massive application backlog. New commitment certificates are no longer being accepted. </p> <br> <p> The "Open Door" era of Canadian immigration is over. The 2026 mandate focuses strictly on <strong>Provincial Economic Needs</strong>. If you attempt to file a standard SUV application today, it will be returned. The strategy must shift from Federal to Provincial. </p> </div> </div> <div class="thesis-alert"> <span class="alert-label">/// MORATORIUM NOTICE: 2026</span> <div class="alert-content"> <strong>DEADLINE EXPIRED:</strong> The cutoff for new applicants was December 31, 2025. <br> <strong>EXCEPTION:</strong> Only applicants holding a valid <em>2025 Commitment Certificate</em> may still file for Permanent Residency until <strong>June 30, 2026</strong>. If you do not have this certificate in hand, this pathway is closed to you. </div> </div> </div> <div class="pivot-section"> <div class="pivot-grid"> <div> <span class="pivot-label">● ALTERNATIVE PROTOCOL</span> <h2 class="pivot-headline">The "ICT" Pivot<br>(Intra-Company Transfer)</h2> <div class="pivot-text"> With the Start-Up Visa dead, the "Intra-Company Transfer" (C-12) remains the most viable Federal route for business owners. <br><br> Instead of asking for a visa to <em>start</em> a new idea, you transfer yourself as an executive of your <em>existing</em> foreign company to launch a Canadian subsidiary. This grants a Work Permit in 3-4 months. After 1 year of Canadian operations, you pivot to Permanent Residency via "Canadian Experience Class" points. </div> </div> <div class="pivot-stat-box"> <div class="stat-row"> <span class="stat-big">ICT</span> <span class="stat-desc">Primary Alternative Protocol (C-12)</span> </div> <div style="height: 20px;"></div> <div class="stat-row"> <span class="stat-big">C-11</span> <span class="stat-desc">Secondary Alternative (Significant Benefit)</span> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="timeline-header"> <span>Operational Sequence (The Pivot)</span> <span>[ EST. DURATION: 4-6 MONTHS ]</span> </div> <div class="timeline-row"> <div class="step-marker">Phase 01</div> <div class="step-content"> <h3>Incorporation & Structure</h3> <p>We incorporate your Canadian Subsidiary. Crucially, we must prove the "Qualifying Relationship" between your foreign company (Parent) and the new Canadian entity (Sub).</p> </div> </div> <div class="timeline-row"> <div class="step-marker">Phase 02</div> <div class="step-content"> <h3>The Work Permit (C-12)</h3> <p>We file for the ICT Work Permit. Unlike the SUV, this is a <strong>Temporary Residence</strong> application, meaning processing is faster (~3 months). It allows you to move to Canada immediately to "stand up" the office.</p> </div> </div> <div class="timeline-row"> <div class="step-marker">Phase 03</div> <div class="step-content"> <h3>Operational Year</h3> <p>You must physically run the Canadian office for 12 months. This generates "Canadian Experience," which is the golden ticket for the points-based PR system.</p> </div> </div> <div class="timeline-row"> <div class="step-marker">Phase 04</div> <div class="step-content"> <h3>The PR Transition</h3> <p>At Month 13, having accrued points for Canadian employment, we file for Permanent Residency via Express Entry (CEC Stream) or a Provincial Nominee Program (OINP/BC PNP).</p> </div> </div> <div class="ca-faq-section"> <div class="timeline-header"> <span>Intercepted Queries</span> <span>[ CANADA ]</span> </div> <div class="faq-pair"> <div class="faq-q">When will the SUV reopen?</div> <div class="faq-a">A new "Entrepreneur Pilot" is expected in <strong>late 2026</strong>. However, rumors indicate it will require verified traction (revenue) and third-party audits, making it significantly harder than the old model.</div> </div> <div class="faq-pair"> <div class="faq-q">Can I buy a business to get in?</div> <div class="faq-a">Yes. This is the <strong>"Owner-Operator"</strong> strategy (often via C-11 Significant Benefit). You purchase a controlling stake in an existing Canadian business. However, you must prove your management is vital to the business's survival.</div> </div> <div class="faq-pair"> <div class="faq-q">What about the backlog?</div> <div class="faq-a">If you applied <em>before</em> the 2026 freeze, your application is safe but slow. The current backlog is estimated at 3-4 years. We advise clients in the backlog to look at ICT as a way to get to Canada <em>now</em> while waiting for the SUV approval.</div> </div> </div> </div>
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