Explore real-world wins on Sobirovs Law Firm’s Success Stories page—featuring approved Intra-Company Transfers, C‑11 work permits, Start Up Visa applications and self-employed pathways. See how global entrepreneurs and investors successfully launched businesses and secured immigration success in Canada.
With a powerful vision and a desire for growth, our client from Vietnam embarked on their Canadian journey. This is the story of the pathway they took and how our firm guided them to a successful business launch in Canada.
The Turkish Success Story – Pivoting Your Immigration Strategy
- October 6, 2020
The Federal Court’s decision in Helmzadeh v. Minister of Citizenship and Immigration, 2025 FC 1023, provides critical guidance for entrepreneurs applying for Canada’s Start-up Visa program, particularly when seeking a substituted evaluation under section 98.10 of the Immigration and Refugee Protection Regulations (IRPR). This analysis breaks down the court’s findings, clarifies the legal framework for substituted evaluations, and offers practical strategies for start-up visa applicants to strengthen their applications.Â