Reasons for Refusal of the Canada Start-Up Visa

Reasons for the Denial of the Application for Your Start-Up Visa

Lack of Commercial Viability

• The business may not appear innovative, scalable, or capable of creating jobs.
• Even with designated organization support, IRCC independently evaluates viability.
• Generic business concepts or weak groundwork can trigger rejection.

Founder Commitment and Experience Issues

• SUV refusal in Canada often stems from unclear involvement of the founding team.
• Lack of documented proof of relevant experience raises doubts.
• Poor role clarity or mismatched skill sets can negatively impact the officer’s assessment.

Weak or Inconsistent Documentation

• Discrepancies in the application, weak business plans, poor financial details, or gaps in personal history create red flags.
• Even minor errors can affect the decision since IRCC expects accuracy.

Language-Related Concerns

• Applicants meeting CLB 5 but unable to demonstrate sufficient fluency for business or technical activities may still be denied.
• Language proficiency must align with business responsibilities.

Questionable Intent

• Applications suggesting immigration as the primary motive instead of entrepreneurship raise concerns.
• Lack of evidence such as product development progress, market validation, customer interest, or investor engagement weakens credibility.

Admissibility Issues

• Medical, criminal, or financial problems cannot be negotiated, regardless of business strength.
• These must be addressed proactively before submission.