Consulting. Immigration. Investment. Since 1998.
NIMARIA advises high-net-worth individuals and families on residency and citizenship by investment across more than thirty jurisdictions, with twenty-eight years of regulated, independent counsel behind every file.
Years advising on investment migration
Jurisdictions covered across five continents
Program pillars, from CBI to Canadian business streams
Languages spoken in-house: English, Turkish, Farsi, Azerbaijani
Compare before you commit
Investment thresholds, holding periods and travel reach vary widely between citizenship programs, and they change often. Compare all eight side by side, with the current headline terms for each.
Programs & services
Most enquiries begin with a country and end somewhere else entirely. We start from your tax position, timeline and dependants, then work backwards to the programs that actually fit.
A direct route to a second passport, full citizenship and a legacy that passes to the next generation, typically in four to eight months.
Residence rights in the United States and across Europe through funds, business formation, cultural donation and talent routes.
Our home jurisdiction, and the one we are regulated in. Federal work-permit streams, provincial entrepreneur nominations and Quebec's investor programs.
For retirees, remote earners and families relocating on savings or pension income rather than an investment threshold.
Qualifying property sourced, inspected and structured through certified partner networks, so the asset stands up on its own, not only as a visa ticket.
Send us your work history, education and financial parameters. We will tell you which programs you qualify for, and which you should ignore.
Free preliminary assessment →We take a file only when we can be of genuine assistance, and we say so plainly when we cannot.
Guiding principle · NIMARIA, since 1998 Integrity · Personalisation · Efficiency · Ethics
Founder & Chief Executive Officer
Afshin Sarhangpour, BSc, MSc, RCIC, IMCM, IMIP
Afshin Sarhangpour has advised on residency, citizenship and global mobility for more than twenty-eight years. As founder and CEO of NIMARIA Immigration Solutions Ltd., he leads a specialist advisory firm working where immigration law meets international investment, for clients across North America, Europe, the Middle East and Asia.
His practice covers Canadian business immigration and residency and citizenship-by-investment (RBI/CBI) programs worldwide.
He advises high-net-worth individuals, entrepreneurs and corporate clients in English, Farsi, Turkish and Azerbaijani.
Co-Founder & Vice Chair
Vancouver, Canada
Monireh is Co-Founder and Vice Chair of NIMARIA Immigration Solutions Ltd. and has more than twenty-eight years of experience in residency and citizenship-by-investment programs. Based in Vancouver, she oversees corporate strategy, senior client advisory work and the firm’s international partner network, working with high-net-worth individuals and business owners on their families’ long-term mobility plans.
Partner & Chief Strategy Officer
Vancouver, Canada
Maziar Rajabi is a Partner and Chief Strategy Officer at NIMARIA, with more than sixteen years of experience in entrepreneurship, international business and technology. He has founded and co-founded ventures in several industries and markets, with a focus on cross-border partnerships. At NIMARIA he leads corporate strategy, digital transformation, AI-driven business models and growth initiatives, drawing on a background in software engineering and international project management.
Real Estate Department Manager
Denver, USA
A Colorado and international relocation specialist, Megan oversees NIMARIA’s Real Estate Department, helping clients buy property, relocate or expand their portfolios in Colorado, across North America and in Europe, including Portugal, Spain, Türkiye, Cyprus, Greece and France. Her work covers residential and commercial real estate, from luxury homes and apartments to commercial assets and land, together with relocation support and a network of trusted real estate professionals on both continents.
Digital Marketing Manager
Austin, USA
Naomi leads NIMARIA’s digital marketing from Austin, Texas, and also serves as the firm’s U.S. partner. A brand and digital designer with more than six years of experience, she has worked with clients across North America, Europe, the Middle East and Asia. Having lived abroad and relocated internationally herself, she knows how much clear, trustworthy communication matters to people planning a move.
How an engagement runs
You complete a confidential evaluation covering work history, education and financial parameters. We use it for one purpose: deciding whether we can help.
A private consultation to weigh jurisdictions against your tax position, family composition, travel needs and timeline, then a shortlist, with the trade-offs stated.
File preparation, source-of-funds documentation, government submission and liaison with authorised agents through to approval.
Passport or residence card collection, property completion where relevant, settlement support, renewals and the path to naturalisation.
How we work
We offer our services only where we can be of genuine assistance. If a program does not fit, we say so and we do not take the file.
Boutique by design. You work with the people who assess your case, not a call-centre queue between you and them.
A rigorous, systematic method for finding the best available route, and for keeping a live file moving through it.
Absolute honesty about costs, odds and timelines, under the professional standards of Canadian regulation.
Events & webcasts
Investor seminars, international expos and industry events where you can meet the team in person.
October 10, 2026 · Booth B507
Meet the NIMARIA team in person at Booth B507, Vancouver Convention Centre East Building, to discuss residency and citizenship by investment.
Register for free tickets →
2–4 Nov 2026 · Buenos Aires
NIMARIA will be attending this off-the-record gathering for investment migration’s senior leaders, three days of closed-door discussions on regulation and deal flow.
View event & join waitlist →Memberships & accreditations
CICC
College of Immigration and Citizenship Consultants
RCIC · Licensed practitioner
IMC
Investment Migration Council
IMCM member
PICAC
Persian Immigration Consultants Association of Canada
Co-founder & board member
IMI
Investment Migration Insider
IMI Pro member
Certified partner networks
Real stories
A selection of feedback from clients across our main program areas.
Establishing our business in BC was seamless with NIMARIA. Mr. Sarhangpour refined our plan to meet provincial criteria and kept our application strictly on schedule.
From fund transfers to final residence cards, NIMARIA managed everything. Afshin’s strategic advice gave us total confidence in our property investment.
Mr. Afshin’s financial insight was invaluable for Quebec’s strict audit requirements. NIMARIA’s meticulous file preparation ensured approval without delay.
Our EB-5 process with Afshin and NIMARIA was exceptional. Mr. Sarhangpour guided us through every investor requirement with absolute clarity and integrity.
NIMARIA handled our Dominica citizenship application with complete discretion and speed. Mr. Sarhangpour delivered exactly as promised without surprises.
Navigating European Golden Visas was effortless with Mr. Sarhangpour and NIMARIA. Their precise advice on fund options gave our family total peace of mind.
Mr. Afshin’s deep understanding of BC’s economic priorities gave us a competitive edge. The entire NIMARIA team was sharp and constantly available.
Securing US residency for our family was our top goal. Mr. Afshin led us through every stage of the petition with patience and dedicated support.
Partner with us
If you have experience with residency and citizenship-by-investment programs, or work with high-net-worth individuals, entrepreneurs, investors or family offices, we would be glad to hear from you. Tell us about yourself and your enquiry →
Take the first step
Start with the free preliminary assessment, or book a private thirty-minute consultation. Both are confidential, and neither commits you to anything.
Everything you send is held in confidence and used solely to assess your suitability as a prospective client.
