Sohrab Vazir
Consultant | Founder | Global Citizen | Writer
Category Archives: Immigration
UK Innovator Founder Visa Consulting Program
If you’re interested in the UK’s Innovator Founder Visa, then my Consulting Program is ideal for your business needs. As a former immigrant tech founder, I have settled in the UK myself through the business immigration journey. Disclaimer | Nothing in this article, website or my services constitutes immigration and / or legal advice. This…
Why immigrant entrepreneurs are important to the UK
As a former international founder in the UK, I have written several articles about immigrant entrepreneurs. In this one, I will look at their importance from a UK perspective. The UK’s political and economic landscape has rapidly shifted in the last decade. Moreover, preserving its benefits for international entrepreneurs is vital to the UK’s future…
Don’t make this mistake with Business and Startup Visas
Business and startup visas and international entrepreneurs are what and who I deal with on a daily basis. As someone who has embarked on the path of business visas as a foreign entrepreneur, I have learned a few lessons. Disclaimer: none of the content in this article, or website, constitute immigration advice in any shape…
What moving abroad alone as a 17-year-old immigrant taught me
I will always consider myself an “immigrant”, partly because I refuse any negative connotation in relation to this term; I was born and raised in Iran. At the age of 17, I packed my entire life and got on a plane to the UK in pursuit of further education, all alone. Well, every story starts…
Why many immigrants become (great) entrepreneurs
In a previous article, I made a semi-academic evaluation of the link between being and immigrant and becoming an entrepreneur. My previous analysis demonstrated a direct link between immigration and entrepreneurship. In 2018, over 55% of US unicorns were founded or co-founded by immigrant entrepreneurs (Anderson, 2022). This percentage represented 50 unicorns with an immigrant…
What you should NOT do when writing an Innovator Founder visa business plan
Writing an Innovator Founder visa business plan can be challenging. That’s one of the reasons why many international founders opt to work with me on their Innovator Founder visa business plan. This article solely represents a case of personal evaluation and opinion. It shall by no means constitute immigration and/or professional advice. If you plan…
How to come up with an Innovator Founder visa business idea
One of the questions that I keep getting from inquiries is “How do I come up with an Innovator Founder visa business idea?”Therefore, writing an article on this subject may be useful for many of you who are interested in this path. Disclaimer: none of the content in this article, or website, constitute immigration advice…
Business Immigration Services Breakdown | Working With Me
Just over a year ago, I began providing business immigration services. It simply began as a side hustle and has now turned into my main business. The philosophy behind a business immigration consultancy was simple: I went through this journey myself. As is the case with many businesses, at some point there is the need…
Innovator Founder Visa | Policy Analysis
Just over a month ago, I created a YouTube video exploring the policy flaws of the UK’s Innovator Founder visa. This article is essentially a reflection of the same video, highlighting three fundamental policy flaws surrounding the Innovator Founder visa requirements. *Please note that this content is merely a reflection of my personal opinion and…
5 lessons that you learn when you immigrate to another country
Deciding to immigrate to another country is life-changing. It will affect virtually every aspect of your life. I immigrated to the UK from Iran when I was only 17 years old, all alone. Today, over a decade later, I want to share 5 lessons that immigration taught me. If you are considering immigrating to another…