Readiness is measured by evidence, not by an elapsed number of months. Judge whether the reopening conditions are met or credibly committed, whether revised projections rest on current figures, and whether funds tracing is complete. No waiting period is prescribed, and no processing time or approval can be guaranteed.
Use evidence milestones instead of a target date
Set milestones instead of a target date: reopening conditions cleared, three months of post-restart records collected in a hypothetical example, projections rebuilt, funding trace closed. Canadian citizens generally need an E visa, so build in interview scheduling and document assembly. Remember that visa validity and the period of authorized stay recorded on the I-94 are different, and that intention to depart when status ends stays part of the case.
Review the effect on the business, projections and nonmarginality evidence and update the record as appropriate to the case stage. Set milestones: premises secured, licences applied for, equipment ordered, manager's start date, opening. Applying with nothing committed produces an application about an intention. The FAM recognizes an escrow that is irrevocable on approval as a qualifying commitment. Lawful funds must be irrevocably committed and at risk in a substantial amount for a real, active, nonmarginal enterprise.