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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. 

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. 

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. 

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. 

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. 

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. 

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. 

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. 

Mariam Jammal is a business immigration lawyer at Sobirovs Law Firm. With a deep understanding of corporate immigration pathways, she provides strategic legal advice to entrepreneurs, investors, and companies seeking to establish themselves in Canada.