TL;DR: If you can get funding from a Canadian VC or Angel fund, it'll be easier to get a Canadian visa. No links to the Government site to confirm details but t

TL;DR: If you can get funding from a Canadian VC or Angel fund, it'll be easier to get a Canadian visa. No links to the Government site to confirm details but this seems to be the official details: http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/department/media/backgrounders/2013/2013-01-24.asp http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/department/media/backgrounders/... "In order to apply for the program an entrepreneur or startup must first have secured a minimum investment of $200,000 if the investment comes from a designated Canadian venture capital fund or $75,000 if the investment comes from a designated Canadian angel investor group. Applicants will also need to meet general program requirements, such as language proficiency and academic experience."