Find Out Which Canadian Business Pathway Is Real for You
The federal Start-Up Visa is closed, so the real routes run through provincial entrepreneur streams and the entrepreneur work permit. In one 30-minute Strategy Consultation, a licensed RCIC (R412319) tells you which route fits your profile and which does not. Not a business case? Use the general booking page.
RCIC R412319 | Since 1991 | 25,000+ clients worldwide | 2026 Canadian Choice Award
What we cover in your session
You get a straight answer on what is open, what is realistic and what your next step is.
Whether your profile qualifies
Each stream sets its own net worth and experience rules. We compare your verified numbers against the streams that are open and tell you where you qualify.
The right province for your business
Provinces differ on investment, location and timelines. You get a ranked shortlist based on your sector, capital and family plans. See the provincial entrepreneur streams.
Whether the work permit is your fastest start
The entrepreneur work permit can work where no provincial stream is open. We explain the significant benefit test and what a realistic timeline looks like.
How to structure your role
Your title and company structure affect your PR options and your spouse work permit. We show you how to set it up before you incorporate.
What your documents must show
Net worth must be documented and traceable. We explain what clean paperwork looks like and which gaps to fix before you file.
Timeline, costs and capital at risk
You learn the government fees, professional fees and the capital you must have ready. Some streams require a refundable deposit that you can lose if you miss your agreement.
Business immigration puts real money and your family on the line
Articles online give different numbers and program names, and many are out of date. Some consultants still sell programs that no longer accept applications.
You need to know what is open and what is a sales pitch. We only discuss programs that are open and processing, and we explain every financial commitment before you make it.
Three steps to a clear plan
Book your time
Choose a slot and share your business background, net worth range and goals. It takes about five minutes.
We review your profile
In a confidential 30-minute session we check your eligibility across every open pathway. You ask every question you have.
You get a structured plan
You leave with a recommended pathway, a realistic timeline and a next step. If your documents have gaps, we tell you what to fix first.
Choose your time
Pick a slot on the calendar below. Sessions run on Zoom or in person, and the calendar is open 24 hours a day. Please read our consultation appointment policy first, because booking means you accept it.
Your information is 100% confidential. Need a different time zone or help booking? Message us on WhatsApp using the green button.
Honest advice from a firm that handles complex files
I am Amir Ismail, RCIC R412319, licensed by the College of Immigration and Citizenship Consultants. I have been in this industry since 1991, and I will not call your file strong if it is not.
Our clients include founders, senior executives, farm operators and investors from the Gulf, South Asia, Europe and North America. We know how to present foreign companies and complex finances to Canadian officers.
We work from offices in Toronto, Dubai and Karachi, and online worldwide.
What our clients say
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Questions business owners ask before booking
The Start-Up Visa was my plan. What now?
The federal Start-Up Visa is closed to new applicants. The routes that remain are provincial entrepreneur streams and the entrepreneur work permit, and the session shows which one fits your profile.
I want my business in Toronto. Is that possible?
It depends on which provincial streams are open. When no stream covers your city, the entrepreneur work permit may be the option, and it requires proof of significant benefit to Canada. We give you an honest view of whether your plan can meet that test.
My net worth is in overseas property and businesses. Does it count?
It can, if the assets are documented and meet the stream rules. Informal loans and assets without a paper trail cause problems at the verification stage. We review this early so you do not lose time.
Do I have to live in a small town?
Not always. Regional streams often have lower thresholds, while larger cities use different streams with higher requirements. The session maps your location preference to what is open.
Can my spouse work while I set up my business?
Often yes, but your role and company structure must be set up correctly from the start. The rules for spouse work permits depend on your position, so we plan this before you incorporate.
How long does permanent residence take?
Most entrepreneur routes need a period of active business operation before nomination, then federal PR processing. A realistic total is often several years, and we give you a timeline specific to your case.
Will you guarantee my application will be approved?
No. IRCC and the provinces make the final decision. We build your file on an accurate assessment and strong documents.
Is the consultation fee credited if I hire you?
Yes. If you retain Amir Ismail & Associates within 30 days of your consultation, the consultation fee is credited toward your professional fees. We confirm the details when you book.
Who will I speak with?
You speak directly with Amir Ismail, RCIC R412319. Not a case manager and not a junior consultant.
The right decision starts with an honest assessment
Business immigration needs capital, relocation and active management. The people who succeed pick the right program early and prepare documents properly from day one.
You speak directly with Amir Ismail, RCIC R412319, and your information stays confidential.
Amir Ismail is a Regulated Canadian Immigration Consultant (RCIC R412319) who has been associated with the immigration consulting industry since 1991.
Last updated: October 2026. Source: IRCC.
