Julien Tétrault - Residency & Citizenship by investment programs

Julien Tétrault is a Canadian immigration consultant. He is currently president of JTH Lawyers Inc. (formerly JTLaw), founded in 2013 and based in Montreal, Canada.

At JTH, Tétrault provides legal assistance to high net worth individuals who want to immigrate by investment to Canada or other countries, particularly through the Start-Up Visa (SUV) Program, the American EB-5 program, Caribbean CBI programs and European CBI / RBI programs. Since 2002, he has assisted more than 1,000 investors from over 80 countries. He was elected among Top 25 Global Migration Attorneys by Uglobal Immigration Magazine in 2020, 2021 and 2022.

Tétrault earned his bachelor’s degree in law and a second degree in international business, trade and tax law from the University of Montreal. He speaks English, French and Spanish.

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What is the status of Canada’s Start-up Visa program?

Since 2018, Canada made the Start-up Visa (SUV) program permanent, allowing startups with one to five business partners to get Permanent Residence in Canada if they launch a qualified startup, have enough funds, and have

Julien Tétrault
January 30, 2025
How can investors benefit from Canada’s new fast-track Start-up Visa Program?

By Julien Tétrault Investors can obtain Canadian permanent residence by investment (RBI) in 18 months, thanks to the brand-new fast track system, which applies to only some startup visa program applicants. Theoretically, a foreign high-net-worth

Julien Tétrault
February 8, 2024
The future of Canada’s Start-up Visa Program

The popularity of Canada’s Start-up Visa Program (SUV Program) is growing at a pace that was not anticipated by Immigration Canada. With about 1,000 new applicants every month, Canada is faced with a dilemma: how to operate

Julien Tétrault
March 8, 2023
Amid changes, Canada’s Quebec visa program remains an option

There have recently been important changes to the Quebec Immigrant Investor Program (QIIP). This residency-by-investment program, which is one of the oldest residency-by-investment (RBI) programs, is now more expensive, and the submission period was just extended. But is the extension of the program coupled with a risk

Julien Tétrault
July 8, 2019

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JTH Lawyers Inc.

How can I immigrate to Canada again given my PR expired in 2021?

Will the new Canada immigration limitations affect my startup visa application?

How could Canada reducing the number of visas affect my application?

How can I choose the right migration agent for Canada?

How can my family and I emigrate to Canada?

Is Canada limiting the startup visa applications?

Can I start my Canada startup visa application with part of the funds?

What is the fastest and easiest residency by investment option in Canada?

Can I get the start-up visa in Canada with a project that I already started in another country?

How does the residency requirement for spouses work when applying for Canada’s updated QIIP?

How well does my French need to be to qualify for Canada’s Quebec investor program?

How strict are the language requirements for the QIIP program in Canada?

What are the requirements and different pathways for Canada’s investor program?

How safe is the Quebec investment fund for a Canadian investor visa?

How does Canada’s new STEM startup visa compare to the H-1B in the US?

How can apply for a Canada startup visa using an already registered (but inactive) business project?

What level of French do I have to obtain to qualify for Canada’s Quebec Investment Program?

When is the Canada visa exemption effective for a St. Lucia citizen who meets the requirements?

How can I enter Canada on a valid U.S. tourist visa?

How is the strike in Canada expected to affect visa processing times?

How can existing investors get their Canadian residency permit through the Quebec Investor Visa program?

What proof of income will I need to qualify for the Canadian start-up visa?

How many family members can I bring to Canada on my Startup Visa?

What are some feasible residency by investment options for retirees in Canada?

What is the future for the Quebec Investor Program and when will it be relaunched in Canada?

What are the requirements for the startup visa in Canada?

What is Canada doing to reduce backlogs and processing delays for immigrants?

What are the requirements and guidelines regarding the business I can invest in to obtain residency in Ontario, Canada?

How does proficiency in French facilitate my Canadian residency by investment application?

How can I move between different provinces in Canada after applying for a specific residency-by-investment stream?

If I am entering Canada through a startup visa program through an incubator, with no minimum capital requirement, how much money do I need to keep aside and what is the role of the incubator?

Which province offers the smoothest and fastest path to a residency permit in Canada?

What are the requirements for the Start-up Visa program in Canada?

How can foreign investors link up with angel investor groups, VC funds or business incubators in Canada?

What are the rules now for vaccinated foreigners who want to visit Canada to explore residency options?

What residency options remain open to Russians and Belarusians in Canada?

How can American investors operate a business in Canada and also gain residency?

How much does it cost to start a small business for the purpose of obtaining residency in Canada?

How can foreign entrepreneurs avoid getting their applications stuck in backlog in Canada?

How can Russian entrepreneurs apply for the startup visa in Canada?

How much does a foreign investor’s past criminal record matter when applying for a startup visa in Canada?

How many foreign investors can apply on the same startup visa program application in Canada?

How much time does it take to process residency by investment program applications in Canada these days?

What big changes are expected for investment immigration in Canada following Trudeau’s mandate letter on immigration?

What is the impact of new restrictions linked to omicron on pending investment immigration applications in Canada?

What is the fastest way to get permanent residency in Canada?

How does the huge backlog of immigration applications affect applicants who want to apply for Canada’s programs for investors?

How soon can I get a Canadian passport via residency-by-investment programs?

What other options besides the startup visa do investors and entrepreneurs have to get permanent residency in Canada?

How can start-up visa applicants obtain support from IRCC approved business entities in Canada?

How can Vietnamese applicants apply for Canada’s startup visa during the pandemic?

How much does an investor’s age matter when applying for Canada’s residency-by-investment programs?

Which Canadian province offers most incentives to foreign entrepreneurs for launching a start up?

What impact could upcoming elections in Canada have on immigration policies?

How can old convictions impact a foreign investor’s chances at immigration in Canada?

What does your country’s immigration laws say about same-sex couples looking to gain residency via investment?

When is Canada opening borders to vaccinated investors?

What vaccine passport requirements would foreign investors have to meet for them to visit and run a business in Canada?

What medical examination must foreign investors clear in order to gain permanent resident visas in Canada?

What options do digital nomads have in Canada?

How long does it usually take for dependents to be able to join when applying for Canada’s residency by investment programs?

How can foreigners on visitor status in Canada apply for residency-by-investment?

What options remain for foreign investors in Quebec following suspension of the QIIP until 2023?

How can vaccinated investors from China visit Canada to see firsthand what options are available to them to gain residency/citizenship by investment?

How long is the waiting time for investors applying for residency-by-investment programs in Canada during the pandemic?

How important is prior management experience when investors apply for a start-up visa to get permanent residency in Canada?

How will the recent changes in Canada’s New Brunswick Provincial Nominee Program impact entrepreneurs?

What’s the quickest way to get permanent residency in Canada for Americans?

How can I immigrate to Canada by investing in Canada’s renewable energy sector?

What Canadian immigration programs give tech entrepreneurs the most benefit?

What happens to my application if I receive the province nomination but cannot launch a business due to COVID-19?

What are some routes for U.S. citizens to get Canadian permanent residency?

How can I reinstate my permanent residency in Canada?

Is the Quebec investment immigration program accepting new applications now?

How can I prove my net worth for my application for an investor visa in Canada?

What could happen to my startup visa application amid COVID-19?

What are my options to stay in Canada if my startup fails?

What are the requirements for the Start-up Visa program in Canada? 