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On 10/24/2025, IRCC sent an official letter to the Designated Organizations in the Start-Up Visa (SUV) program, explaining in detail the recently circulating information, especially the figure of application processing time purported to be over 10 years. Ontario Startup Studio would like to analyze this so everyone can clearly understand that IRCC's response is entirely consistent and aligned with what Ontario Startup Studio has analyzed in the past, specifically in the three articles below:...

1️⃣ Context: From Rumor to Reality In recent weeks, the community of people currently applying or preparing to apply for Canadian immigration has been buzzing with sensational headlines: "Bill C-12 will cancel thousands of immigration applications!" "New law allows IRCC to arbitrarily cancel applications!" These claims have even been made by some immigration lawyers and consultants. This is why it's essential and important for readers to verify information themselves in today's digital age....

On September 19, 2025 , Ontario Startup Studio (OSS) had the honour of hosting Stuart Browne , CEO of Pycap Venture Partners , for an exclusive CEO Meet & Portfolio Update  session with SUV founders under Pycap’s portfolio. The hybrid event brought together teams across Canada and Vietnam to gain insights directly from Pycap and Dr. Thanh Phan (CILA) regarding Start-Up Visa (SUV) policies, IRCC expectations, and how founders can stay proactive during the waiting period. Below is a recap of...