Frequently asked questions

It depends on the service and how complex your case is. Before any work starts, the fee and the scope of the service are confirmed with you clearly and in writing. Our fee is separate from government fees, which are paid directly to the Government of Canada.

Preparation time depends on how ready your documents are. Once submitted, processing time is set by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) and varies by program and country; IRCC publishes current times on its official website.

Yes. Consultations are available online or in person in Vancouver, by appointment.

That depends on your goal, age, education, work experience, language skills and family situation. In an assessment we review your profile and explain the realistic routes, with their advantages and limits.

No. Only the Government of Canada decides each application, and no licensed consultant can guarantee the outcome. Our commitment is to prepare the strongest, most complete application the rules allow.

Use the form on the Contact page, email [email protected] or call 604 817 3771, and we will arrange a time.

A visitor visa can be valid for up to 10 years, or until one month before your passport expires, but the border officer decides how long you may stay on each entry — usually up to six months. Study and work permits are tied to your program or job.

Not for a visitor visa, but if you are visiting family or friends, a genuine invitation letter helps show the purpose of your trip. For the super visa, a letter of invitation from your child or grandchild is required.

You cannot work in Canada as a visitor. Courses of six months or less are possible without a study permit, but longer studies or any work need their own permit.

Government fees differ by visa type and are listed by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) on its official website. Our service fee is separate and confirmed with you before any work starts.

It depends on the application type and your country of residence, and it changes often. IRCC publishes current processing times on its official website, and we go over them with you in the assessment.

We first review the reasons in the refusal letter and, if needed, the officer's notes. Then we address the weak points and, where possible, submit a new, stronger application. In some cases other legal options exist.

It depends on the program. Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) publishes current processing times for each program on its official website; add the time needed to prepare documents and take tests.

Yes. Many Express Entry candidates apply without a job offer. Some provincial programs do require one. Your assessment covers the routes that fit your situation.

Express Entry is the federal system for managing skilled-worker applications and ranks candidates by points. Provincial Nominee Programs (PNP) are run by each province for its own needs, and some are linked to Express Entry.

Yes. In most programs you can include your spouse or common-law partner and dependent children in your application.

It depends on the program. For example, the Federal Skilled Worker Program asks for at least CLB 7 in all four abilities, while some programs set a lower bar. Your language results also strongly affect your score.

IRCC lists government fees on its official website, and they depend on how many family members are included. Our service fee is confirmed with you in writing before any work starts.

At least 1,095 days (three years) in Canada in the five years before you sign your application, including at least 730 days as a permanent resident. Each day spent in Canada as a temporary resident before PR counts as half a day, adding up to a maximum of 365 days.

If you are 18 to 54, yes: you must show English or French speaking and listening skills at CLB 4 (or NCLC 4) with accepted proof. Applicants aged 55 and over are exempt.

The test is for applicants aged 18 to 54 and covers the rights and responsibilities of citizens and Canada's history, geography, government and symbols.

Processing time is set by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC), which publishes current times on its official website. A complete application avoids unnecessary delays.

Yes. Family members can send their applications together, but each adult must meet the requirements on their own. Children under 18 apply with a separate minor application.

Temporary visas (visitor, study, work), permanent residence (such as Express Entry and provincial programs) and citizenship.

No. A pre-submission review checks a file you prepared yourself and gives you a report; choosing the route, preparing the full application and representing you with IRCC are part of our full service.

Usually 3 to 6 business days, depending on the type and size of the file.

The report lists everything to correct, with recommendations, and you make the changes. If you would like us to make the corrections and submit the file, we can do that as a separate service.

It depends on the type and size of the file and is confirmed clearly before the review starts.

Use the form on the Contact page or email [email protected], and we will tell you how to send your documents securely.

He is a licensed Canadian immigration consultant (RCIC-IRB) with licence number R1054494 and a licensee of the College of Immigration and Citizenship Consultants (CICC). You can confirm this in the CICC's public register.

Advice and full applications for temporary visas (visitor, study, work and super visa), permanent residence (Express Entry, provincial programs, sponsorship and other routes), Canadian citizenship, and pre-submission reviews.

In the first session we review your situation and goals. We then explain the suitable routes, the documents needed and the fees clearly, and if you wish, work begins under a written agreement.

For a consultation, this page's form or email to [email protected] works best, since you can describe your situation. For quick scheduling you can also call.

Yes. You can message us on WhatsApp at 604 817 3771. For documents and case details, email or this page's form is safer and better suited.

We usually reply to messages and emails within 24 hours on business days.

The terms and fee of a consultation are confirmed clearly when it is booked, before the session takes place.

Yes, in-person meetings in Vancouver are available by appointment. Online sessions are available for anyone outside Vancouver.

Our office is in Vancouver, British Columbia. The exact address is sent to you when an in-person meeting is booked.