
When Language Tests Fall Short: Federal Court Clarifies Substituted Evaluation Standards for Start-up Visa Applications
A Federal Court decision clarifies that substituted evaluations for Canada’s Start-up Visa program must assess overall economic potential, not just language skills, offering entrepreneurs a pathway to overcome minor qualification shortfalls through comprehensive evidence of business capability.
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