Startup Visa guidance
for Seattle applicants.
Licensed RCIC support for founders pursuing permanent residency through the Start-Up Visa Program.
Book Free AssessmentAs of December 2025, the Start-up Visa is not accepting new applications, and no reopening date has been announced. The information below is kept for reference and for applicants already in the queue. Entrepreneurs starting now are usually best served by a provincial entrepreneur stream — see Entrepreneur PNP options → Mahyar will confirm the current status of both during your free assessment.
Why Seattle applicants choose startup visa.
A major technology and aerospace hub in close proximity to the Canadian border, with strong cross-border interest in skilled worker and business pathways.
Seattle founders benefit from Vancouver's startup ecosystem being a short flight or drive away, simplifying due diligence with prospective designated organizations.
The Startup Visa targets permanent residence directly, not a temporary permit — its biggest bottleneck is securing a Letter of Support from a designated Canadian incubator, VC fund, or angel investor group, not local ties. Mahyar Afzali, RCIC, works directly with clients throughout the process — from initial eligibility assessment through submission and follow-through — regardless of where in the US you're based.
Seattle falls under the Consulate General of Canada in Seattle; its proximity to the Canadian border means many clients here have already visited Canada, which can factor into demonstrating genuine intent on study or visitor applications.
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