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Summer of Success at Sobirovs – 25 Application Approvals.

Published: August 4, 2023 Updated: October 28, 2025

Summer is in full swing at Sobirovs Law Firm, and we’re experiencing an exciting surge in application approvals. Our team is dedicated to providing expert business immigration solutions. Our clients are happy, which in turn, makes our lives more meaningful!

We work tirelessly to help make dreams come true, one approval at a time! These 25 success stories are just a glimpse of the many successful applications we achieved in June and July of 2023. We strive for excellence in providing outstanding business immigration solutions to our clients.

We look forward to helping more clients and sharing more success stories with you!

If you feel inspired by these stories and view Canada as your business expansion destination, take the first steps toward your dream with us! We helped numerous foreign entrepreneurs achieve their dreams. Schedule a consultation and make your dream come true.

Now, let’s get to the snapshots of our clients’ stories! Please note that results may vary based on the circumstances of each client.

During this summer, we have achieved numerous successful applications. Here is a summary of some success stories:

Permanent Residency – Express Entry Successes

The ultimate goal of many of our clients is to achieve permanent residency through business immigration. They come to us with that goal at the beginning of their journeys to Canada or after experiencing the Canadian lifestyle for a few years.

Below you will see stories of foreign entrepreneurs who initially were successful in business immigration and now achieved permanent residency in Canada!

The South African Executive

  • From: South Africa
  • Family: Spouse and 3 children
  • Achievement: Express Entry leading to permanent residence for the whole family after a C11 Entrepreneur Visa
  • Submitted: February 2023
  • Approved: July 2023

The Global Talent Triumph

  • From: India
  • Family: Spouse and 2 children
  • Achievement: Express Entry Permanent Residence after a 3-year Work Permit under Global Talent Stream
  • Submitted: March 2023
  • Approved: June 2023

The Skilled Transition

  • From: China
  • Achievement: Permanent Residence under the Express Entry – Federal Skilled Worker after getting a Bridging Work Permit
  • Submitted: February 2023
  • Approved: June 2023

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Entrepreneurial C11 Work Permit Successes

One of our most used business immigration programs is the C11 Entrepreneur Work Permit Program. This program is generally suitable for foreign entrepreneurs looking to start a new business in Canada or purchase an existing one.

The Mexican Fiesta

  • From: USA
  • Achievement: A 2-year C11 Entrepreneur Work Permit
  • Business: Mexican restaurant in Victoria, British Columbia
  • Submitted: May 2023
  • Approved at Port of Entry: May 2023

The Manufacturing Maverick

  • From: Russia
  • Achievement: A 2-year Extension of the C11 Entrepreneur Work Permit
  • Business: Manufacturing in Vaughan, Ontario
  • Investment: A multi-million dollar investment in capital and know-how to manufacture high-end goods in Canada

The Media Maestro

  • From: India
  • Family: Spouse and 2 children
  • Achievement: A 2-year C11 Entrepreneur Work Permit, an open work permit for the spouse and relevant status for the children
  • Business: Media company in Vancouver and other locations in Canada
  • Initial Investment: CAD $100,000
  • Submitted: April 2023
  • Approved: July 2023

The Retail Software Revolutionary

  • From: India
  • Achievement: A C10 Significant Benefit to Canada – Canadian Interests Work Permit
  • Business: Online retail software company in Vancouver, British Columbia
  • Submitted: March 2023
  • Approved: June 2023

The Automotive Artisan

  • From: China
  • Family: Common-law partner and 2 children
  • Achievement: A 2-year C11 Significant Benefit Work Permit, an open work permit for the spouse and relevant status for the children
  • Business: Automotive parts repair company in Guelph, Ontario
  • Initial Investment: CAD $200,000
  • Submitted: May 2023
  • Approved: July 2023

The Franchise Boss

  • From: South Africa
  • Family: Spouse and 2 children
  • Achievement: C11 Significant Benefit Work Permit, an open work permit for the spouse and relevant status for the children
  • Business: Franchise business in Calgary, Canada
  • Submitted: January 2023
  • Approved: June 2023

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Intra-Company Transfer Successes

Another foundational business immigration stream is the Intra-Company Transfer Program. This program is ideal for foreign entrepreneurs who already have a business in their home country and want to expand their operations to Canada.

The Packaging Pioneer

  • From: Pakistan
  • Family: Spouse and 3 children
  • Achievement: A 2-year Intra-Company Transfer Work Permit, an open work permit for the spouse and relevant status for the children
  • Business: A successful packaging venture expansion to Canada
  • Initial Investment: CAD $200,000
  • Submitted: February 2023
  • Approved: June 2023

The Nigerian ICT Work Permit Extension Success

  • From: Nigeria
  • Family: Spouse and 2 children
  • Achievement: Extension of 2-year Intra-Company Transfer Work Permit, an open work permit for the spouse and relevant status for the children
  • Submitted: December 2022
  • Approved: June 2023

The Construction Conqueror

  • From: India
  • Achievement: A 2-year Intra-Company Transfer Work Permit
  • Business: Construction-related operation in Canada
  • Initial Investment: CAD $150,000
  • Submitted: November 2022
  • Approved: June 2023

The Sports Goods Guru

  • From: Pakistan
  • Family: Spouse and 3 children
  • Achievement: An Intra-Company Transfer Work Permit, an open work permit for the spouse and relevant status for the children
  • Business: Sporting goods wholesale in Toronto
  • Initial Investment: CAD $320,000
  • Submitted: February 2023
  • Approved: June 2023

The Road Works Revolutionary

  • From: Uzbekistan
  • Achievement: 1-year Intra-Company Transferee Work Permit after initial refusal
  • Business: Road marking, painting, fencing and lighting in Toronto, Ontario
  • Initial Investment: CAD $200,000
  • An initial ICT work permit application was submitted in June 2021 and refused in July 2021
  • A robust resubmission application was prepared and submitted in December 2021 and approved in June 2023

The Consultant Captain

  • From: Bangladesh
  • Achievement: 2-year Extension for an Intra-Company Transfer Work Permit
  • Business: A consulting services company in Toronto, Ontario
  • Initial Investment: CAD $100,000
  • Initial ICT work permit was obtained in 2021 for 1 year
  • Extention application submitted: January 2023
  • Extention application approved: June 2023

The Resilient Restauranteur

  • From: Mongolia
  • Family: Common-law partner and 2 children
  • Achievement: Resubmission and approval of previously rejected Intra-Company Transfer Work permit
  • Business: Restaurant business in Ottawa
  • Initial Investment: CAD $100,000
  • Submitted: April 2023
  • Approved: July 2023

The Powerhouse of Construction Equipment 

  • From: Syria
  • Family: Spouse and 2 children
  • Achievement: Intra-Company Transfer Work Permit Extension for 2 years after the initial 1-year period; an open work permit for the spouse and relevant status for the children
  • Business: Construction equipment business in Toronto, Canada
  • Submitted: December 2022
  • Approved: June 2023

The Multi-Provincial Trader

  • From: Turkey
  • Family: Spouse and 3 children
  • Achievement: Initial Intra-Company Transfer Work Permit approval, an open work permit for the spouse and relevant status for the children
  • Business: A wholesale trade company in Ontario and Alberta
  • Submitted: December 2021 through the Canadian Embassy in Ankara; the processing time took longer than anticipated
  • Approved: July 2023

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More Approvals This Summer

Below you will see some more extraordinary successful cases that we worked on

The Ten-Year Triumph

  • From: India
  • Achievement: A 10-year Temporary Resident Visa
  • Submitted: May 2023
  • Approved: June 2023

The Big Trader

  • From: Australia
  • Achievement: A 2-year T50 Investor Work Permit under International Mobility Program
  • Business: Stock market trading and related services in Vancouver
  • Initial Investment: CAD $2,500,000

The Uzbekistan Visa Victory

  • From: Uzbekistan
  • Family: Spouse and 1 child
  • Achievement: A 10-year Temporary Resident Visas for the business owner and his family
  • Submitted: June 2023
  • Approved: July 2023

The Successful Synergies

  • From: Canada, Iran and India
  • Achievement: 2 approvals of LMIAs for Canadian employers to hire a professional from Iran and India
  • Submitted: April 2023, July 2023
  • Approved: May 2023, August 2023

The Family Reuniter 

  • From: Mongolia
  • Achievement: An open work permit for the dependent child of a C11 Work Permit holder
  • Submitted: February 2023
  • Approved: July 2023

The Business Visitor

  • From: India
  • Achievement: Business Visitor Visa until 2028
  • Submitted: May 2023
  • Approved: June 2023

How Sobirovs Law Firm Can Help You

There are a lot of complexities and intricacies in any business immigration case. Luckily, Sobirovs has a team of lawyers who specialize in this field and have helped many foreign entrepreneurs to achieve their business immigration goals. Our immigration services are tailored to meet your specific needs and the needs of your business. To maximize your chances of success, book a consultation. We’ll address all your questions and concerns and provide a reliable assessment of your business immigration chances.

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