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
Six live citizenship programs, side by side. Investment floors, holding periods and travel reach change often. See the full country-by-country comparison, with 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
With over 28 years of practical experience in residency, citizenship, and global mobility consulting, Afshin Sarhangpour is a globally recognized authority in international migration. As the Founder and CEO of NIMARIA Immigration Solutions Ltd., Afshin leads a specialized advisory firm that bridges complex regulatory frameworks with strategic investment opportunities across North America, Europe, the Middle East, and Asia.
Afshin combines rigorous analytical precision with high-touch, personalized advisory services. His practice encompasses Canadian business immigration as well as Global Residency & Citizenship by Investment (CBI/RBI) programs worldwide.
Fluent in English, Farsi, Turkish, and Azerbaijani, he delivers a uniquely international perspective to high-net-worth individuals, entrepreneurs, and corporate clients globally.
Co-Founder & Vice Chair
Vancouver, Canada
Monireh is the Co-Founder and Vice Chair of NIMARIA Immigration Solutions Ltd., bringing over 28 years of specialized expertise in global residency and citizenship-by-investment programs. Working alongside executive leadership in Vancouver, she oversees corporate strategy, high-level client advisory, and international partner networks. Monireh is dedicated to helping high-net-worth individuals and business leaders navigate complex investment migration frameworks to secure global mobility, wealth preservation, and family legacy worldwide.
Partner & Chief Strategy Officer
Vancouver, Canada
Maziar Rajabi is a Partner and Chief Strategy Officer at NIMARIA, bringing over 16 years of experience in entrepreneurship, international business, technology, and strategic development. He has founded and co-founded ventures across multiple industries and international markets, with a focus on building scalable businesses and cross-border partnerships. At NIMARIA, Maziar focuses on corporate strategy, digital transformation, AI-driven business models, and strategic growth initiatives. His background in software engineering, entrepreneurship, and international project management brings a technology-focused perspective to NIMARIA’s continued expansion and modernization.
Real Estate Department Manager
Denver, USA
A Colorado & International Relocation Specialist, Megan oversees Nimaria’s Real Estate Department, helping clients buy, relocate, or expand portfolios across Colorado, North America, and Europe, including Portugal, Spain, Turkey, Cyprus, Greece, and France. Her work spans residential and commercial real estate, from luxury homes and commercial assets to apartments and land, complete relocation assistance to and within North America and key European markets, and a trusted network of real estate professionals across both continents.
Digital Marketing Manager
Austin, USA
Naomi is a Brand and Digital Designer based in Austin, Texas, specializing in creating intuitive digital experiences and compelling visual brands. With over six years of experience working with clients across North America, Europe, the Middle East, and Asia, she brings a global perspective to every project. Having lived abroad and relocated internationally herself, she understands the importance of clear, trustworthy communication. She also serves as NIMARIA’s U.S. Partner.
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 live webcasts, with the recordings archived for anyone who could not attend.
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 now 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 →
21 Nov 2026 · Toronto
Structuring a Canadian business case that survives officer review, and what provincial nomination adds afterwards.
Register →Memberships & accreditations
CICC
College of Citizenship and Immigration Canada
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 real client outcomes, across our core program families.
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 are looking to partner with us and have experience in Residency and Citizenship by Investment programs, or if you have connections with high-net-worth individuals, entrepreneurs, investors, or family offices, please contact us with details about yourself and your inquiry →.
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.
