What level of language proficiency do I need for a start-up visa?
To apply for a start-up visa, you must show that you have reached Canadian Language Benchmark 5 in listening, reading, writing and speaking.
With your application, you must submit the results of a third-party language test that show that you meet the requirement.
Find out more about the Start-up Visa Program’s language requirements.
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