& ASSOCIATES Your Global Citizenship & Immigration Mentors ESTABLISHED 1991
PAGE 01 ISSUING AUTHORITY AIA FIRM PROFILE EST. 1991 Amir Ismail & Associates GLOBAL CITIZENSHIP & IMMIGRATION MENTORS A family-run global advisory practice, trusted by newcomers and investors across four continents for over three decades. FIRM DATA 1991 · 35+ Years of Practice ESTABLISHED Amir Ismail, RCIC PRINCIPAL CONSULTANT RCIC #R412319 REGULATORY LICENSE CICC & CAPIC MEMBERSHIP Toronto · Dubai · Karachi OFFICES 25,000+ CLIENTS SERVED Family-Run, Multi-Generational FIRM TYPE 2026 Canadian Choice Award — Consulting RECOGNITION PRACTICE AREAS Canadian Immigration · U.S. Immigration Citizenship by Investment · Residency by Investment Amir Ismail & Associates Three decades of trusted counsel, one relationship at a time. AIA · IMMIGRATION MENTORS PAGE 01
PAGE 02 INTELLIGENCE GLOBAL MOBILITY 2026 By the Numbers PASSPORTS / INVESTMENT PROGRAMS / WORLD MOBILITY #1 7th TOP-RANKED PASSPORT Singapore · 192 Destinations CANADIAN PASSPORT 182 Visa-Free Destinations 10th 5 U.S. PASSPORT 179 Visa-Free Destinations ACTIVE CBI PROGRAMS Caribbean Nations 8+ ~5 mo. ACTIVE GOLDEN VISAS Countries Worldwide FASTEST CBI TIMELINE Start to Citizenship Sources: Henley Passport Index (2026); Global Citizen Solutions & Mappr Golden Visa Map (2026). Figures shift regularly — confirm current standings before advising clients. AIA · IMMIGRATION MENTORS PAGE 02
PAGE 03 DESTINATION CANADA IMMIGRATION EST. 1867 Canada PEOPLE / OPPORTUNITY / A BRIGHTER FUTURE A diverse, inclusive and forward-looking nation with world-class opportunities for individuals, families and businesses. PASSPORT DATA CONFEDERATION NATIONAL MOTTO July 1, 1867 A Mari Usque Ad Mare CAPITAL Ottawa, Ontario PROVINCES & TERRITORIES 10 Provinces, 3 Territories POPULATION 41,417,056 (est. Apr 2026) OFFICIAL LANGUAGES English & French (From Sea to Sea) NATIONAL SYMBOL The Maple Leaf CURRENCY Canadian Dollar (CAD) NATIONAL SPORTS Hockey & Lacrosse LAND AREA 2nd Largest in the World Canada More than a destination — a place to belong. AIA · IMMIGRATION MENTORS PAGE 03
PAGE 04 ANTHEM O CANADA NATIONAL ANTHEM EST. 1980 O Canada ADOPTED JULY 1, 1980 / THE NATIONAL ANTHEM OF CANADA A hymn of belonging, sung from sea to sea — the words every newcomer eventually learns by heart. ENGLISH FRANÇAIS O Canada! Our home and native land! True patriot love in all of us command. With glowing hearts we see thee rise, The True North strong and free! From far and wide, O Canada, we stand on guard for thee. God keep our land glorious and free! O Canada, we stand on guard for thee. O Canada, we stand on guard for thee. Ô Canada! Terre de nos aïeux, Ton front est ceint de fleurons glorieux! Car ton bras sait porter l'épée, Il sait porter la croix! Ton histoire est une épopée Des plus brillants exploits. Et ta valeur, de foi trempée, Protégera nos foyers et nos droits. O Canada We stand on guard for thee. AIA · IMMIGRATION MENTORS PAGE 04
PAGE 05 NON-IMMIGRANT VISA E-2 TREATY VISA USCIS E-2 Treaty Investor Treaty Country National ELIGIBILITY INVESTMENT "Substantial" — No Minimum OWNERSHIP 50%+ or Operational Control ENTERPRISE Active, For-Profit U.S. Business Up to 2 Years INITIAL STAY RENEWALS Unlimited 2-Year Extensions Work-Authorized SPOUSE E-2 TREATY COUNTRIES Albania Congo (Rep.) Japan New Zealand South Korea Argentina Croatia Jordan N. Macedonia Spain Armenia Czech Republic Kazakhstan Norway Sri Lanka Australia Denmark Kosovo Oman Suriname Austria Ecuador Kyrgyzstan Pakistan Sweden Azerbaijan Egypt Latvia Panama Switzerland Bangladesh Estonia Liberia Paraguay Taiwan Belgium Ethiopia Lithuania Philippines Thailand Bolivia Finland Luxembourg Poland Togo Bosnia & Herz. France Mexico Romania Trinidad & Tob. Bulgaria Georgia Moldova Senegal Tunisia Cameroon Germany Mongolia Serbia Turkey Canada Greece Montenegro Singapore Ukraine Chile Honduras Morocco Slovakia United Kingdom Colombia Ireland Netherlands Slovenia Uruguay Congo (DRC) Italy Uzbekistan Source: U.S. Department of State & USCIS, 2026. Treaty list subject to change — confirm current eligibility before advising clients. AIA · IMMIGRATION MENTORS PAGE 05
PAGE 06 SECOND PASSPORT CBI CARIBBEAN 2026 Citizenship by Investment COUNTRY MIN. INVESTMENT TIMELINE St. Kitts & Nevis $250,000 ~5 Months Dominica $200,000 ~6 Months Grenada $235,000 ~7 Months Antigua & Barbuda $230,000 Several Months St. Lucia $240,000 ~15–16 Months WHY CITIZENSHIP BY INVESTMENT VISA-FREE TRAVEL NO RESIDENCY FAMILY INCLUDED 150+ Destinations, Including the UK & Schengen Area No Requirement to Ever Live in the Country Spouse, Children & Often Parents HOW IT WORKS 01 02 03 04 Select Program & Investment Option Due Diligence & Documentation Government Review & Approval Oath & Passport Issued Figures are published program minimums, single applicant, as of 2026 (Global Citizen Solutions). Terms change frequently — confirm current requirements before advising clients. AIA · IMMIGRATION MENTORS PAGE 06
PAGE 07 GLOBAL FOOTHOLD RBI GOLDEN VISA 2026 Residency by Investment ACTIVE PROGRAMS RECENTLY CLOSED Portugal United Kingdom (2022) Greece Ireland (2023) Italy Netherlands (2024) Hungary Malta — Citizenship Route (2025) Bulgaria Spain (2025) Malta (Residency) Cyprus UAE USA (EB-5) Panama · Costa Rica WHY RESIDENCY BY INVESTMENT LOWER ENTRY COST PATH TO CITIZENSHIP FAMILY INCLUDED Typically Below CBI Minimums Many Programs Lead to Naturalization Spouse, Children & Often Parents THE TYPICAL PATH RESIDENCE PERMIT Year 0 → PERMANENT RESIDENCE Varies by Country → CITIZENSHIP ELIGIBLE Often 5–10 Years Source: Mappr Golden Visa Map (2026). Timelines and eligibility vary by country and change often — confirm current terms before advising clients. AIA · IMMIGRATION MENTORS PAGE 07
ONE FIRM Four Paths, One Firm PAGE 08 AIA PRACTICE AREAS Four distinct routes to a new life abroad — guided from first consultation to final approval. 01 CANADIAN IMMIGRATION 02 U.S. IMMIGRATION 03 CITIZENSHIP BY INVESTMENT 04 RESIDENCY BY INVESTMENT Federal & provincial pathways — Express Entry, PNP and family sponsorship — guided since 1991. Cross-border options including the E-2 Treaty Investor visa and EB-2 National Interest Waiver. A second passport and visa-free global mobility through Caribbean investment programs. A global foothold and a path toward permanent residence or citizenship abroad. One Firm. Four Paths. Wherever your journey leads, we've already been there. AIA · IMMIGRATION MENTORS PAGE 08
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