Frequently Asked Questions
About Our Services
How much does it cost?
Does your service fee include application fees?
The price will depend on the service you need your budget. We offer consultation that can customize for your needs, and full-services that assist you to prepare everything you need.
No, government fees are not included in the professional fees. You are responsible to pay government fees and other related expenses such as medical examination fees, biometric fees, police certificate fees and so on.
How much does it cost?
The price will depend on the service you need your budget. We offer consultation that can customize for your needs, and full-services that assist you to prepare everything you need.
Does your service fee include application fees?
No, government fees are not included in the professional fees. You are responsible to pay government fees and other related expenses such as medical examination fees, biometric fees, police certificate fees and so on.
Do I need to hire an immigration consultant?
Do you guarantee the positive result?
No, you do not. We are happy to help you with your application, but you can do it yourself if you feel comfortable. If you have some questions to clear our your concerns, we can go over your applications together.
No, we do not. In fact, no one can. What we do is to guide you in the right direction and to help you file your application without struggles and mistakes. Because immigration law changes so frequently and is very complicated, it is easy to make mistakes or omit important information. We reduce the risk of getting refusals by finding you the right path and eliminating mistakes.
Do I need to hire an immigration consultant?
No, you do not. We are happy to help you with your application, but you can do it yourself if you feel comfortable. If you have some questions to clear our your concerns, we can go over your applications together.
Do you guarantee the positive result?
No, we do not. In fact, no one can. What we do is to guide you in the right direction and to help you file your application without struggles and mistakes. Because immigration law changes so frequently and is very complicated, it is easy to make mistakes or omit important information. We reduce the risk of getting refusals by finding you the right path and eliminating mistakes.
Do you offer a free consultation?
What is the general process?
We do not offer free consultations because we closely look at your personal information individually and evaluate the situation based on the carefully reviewed assessment. This will take time, knowledge about immigration law, and experience, for we kindly ask our clients to book consultation. During consultation, our regulated Canadian immigration consultant will make the best effort to provide you with the best immigration options and answer your questions about your immigration matters.
We start with an assessment so that we can find out what your options are. Then we will create customized document checklist for you to gather documents and work on your application. After carefully reviewing your application, we submit your application. We will follow up with your application to make sure that your application is processed properly and update you with the process.
Do you offer a free consultation?
We do not offer free consultations because we closely look at your personal information individually and evaluate the situation based on the carefully reviewed assessment. This will take time, knowledge about immigration law, and experience, for we kindly ask our clients to book consultation. During consultation, our regulated Canadian immigration consultant will make the best effort to provide you with the best immigration options and answer your questions about your immigration matters.
What is the general process?
We start with an assessment so that we can find out what your options are. Then we will create customized document checklist for you to gather documents and work on your application. After carefully reviewing your application, we submit your application. We will follow up with your application to make sure that your application is processed properly and update you with the process.
Can I walk in?
I live outside of Canada. Can I still hire you?
All appointments need to be booked in advance in order to maintain efficiency and quality of service we provide.
Of course, you can. We can communicate with you via emails and exchange information. Depending on your location and time difference, we can arrange phone or video chat consultation as well.
Can I walk in?
All appointments need to be booked in advance in order to maintain efficiency and quality of service we provide.
I live outside of Canada. Can I still hire you?
Of course, you can. We can communicate with you via emails and exchange information. Depending on your location and time difference, we can arrange phone or video chat consultation as well.
What types of services do you offer?
What are my responsibilities?
The most basic one is consultation that gives you freedom to decide whether you can prepare and submit your application on your own after talking to our immigration consultant. We also have services to help you with your case from the beginning till you get the decision.
We ask you to gather required documents such as police certificates, an Education Credential Assessment, a birth certificate, and a marriage certificate. You are responsible to communicate with organizations to obtain such documents. It is also your responsibility to ensure that all information you provide is accurate and up-to-date.
What types of services do you offer?
The most basic one is consultation that gives you freedom to decide whether you can prepare and submit your application on your own after talking to our immigration consultant. We also have services to help you with your case from the beginning till you get the decision.
What are my responsibilities?
We ask you to gather required documents such as police certificates, an Education Credential Assessment, a birth certificate, and a marriage certificate. You are responsible to communicate with organizations to obtain such documents. It is also your responsibility to ensure that all information you provide is accurate and up-to-date.
How do you keep my information?
Can you expedite the process if we hire you?
We have legal obligations to keep your information secure and safe. We have our own measures to keep all the clients information. We keep your information in a place that only we have access to. We securely maintain your information for 6 years after we complete your case.
No, we cannot. The processing time is determined based on the volume of application Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) receives. Immigration consultants do not have influence on the processing time.
How do you keep my information?
We have legal obligations to keep your information secure and safe. We have our own measures to keep all the clients information. We keep your information in a place that only we have access to. We securely maintain your information for 6 years after we complete your case.
Can you expedite the process if we hire you?
No, we cannot. The processing time is determined based on the volume of application Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) receives. Immigration consultants do not have influence on the processing time.
About Permanent Residency
What is permanent residency?
What are my obligations as a permanent resident?
Permanent residency status gives you a right to stay in Canada as long as you keep meeting residency requirements. As a permanent resident, you can study, work, and travel anywhere in Canada. Unlike Canadian citizenship, there are some restrictions. For example, you may not participate in political activities, or you may not hold a job that requires high security clearance. You also do not get a Canadian passport. If you become inadmissible to Canada, you could face a removal order.
You need to meet residency obligation; you generally have to physically be in Canada for 730 days for every 5-year period. For most of part, you have to be admissible to Canada to maintain your permanent residency in Canada.
What is permanent residency?
Permanent residency status gives you a right to stay in Canada as long as you keep meeting residency requirements. As a permanent resident, you can study, work, and travel anywhere in Canada. Unlike Canadian citizenship, there are some restrictions. For example, you may not participate in political activities, or you may not hold a job that requires high security clearance. You also do not get a Canadian passport. If you become inadmissible to Canada, you could face a removal order.
What are my obligations as a permanent resident?
You need to meet residency obligation; you generally have to physically be in Canada for 730 days for every 5-year period. For most of part, you have to be admissible to Canada to maintain your permanent residency in Canada.
Can I qualify for permanent residency?
Can my family apply for permanent residency with me?
Depends on your situation. Everyone has different backgrounds, and there are no straight answers for this question. If you consider obtaining permanent residency, please book an appointment with us so that we can take a closer look at your situation.
Generally, yes. But your family members must meet certain requirements to accompany you. Also, there are restrictions to with whom you can apply permanent residency.
Can I qualify for permanent residency?
Depends on your situation. Everyone has different backgrounds, and there are no straight answers for this question. If you consider obtaining permanent residency, please book an appointment with us so that we can take a closer look at your situation.
Can my family apply for permanent residency with me?
Generally, yes. But your family members must meet certain requirements to accompany you. Also, there are restrictions to with whom you can apply permanent residency.
What do I need to apply permanent residency?
Do I need to live in Canada after getting permanent residency?
Depending on a program you apply permanent residency under. For the Economy Class, you need a language result, proof of your education ( you need an Education Credential Assessment report if you completed a program outside Canada), police certificate, and proof of employment. If you want to sponsor your family, you need proof of relationship, your family’s police certificate, proof of your employment, and proof of your status in Canada.
Generally yes. However, you can leave Canada as long as you meet residency requirements to maintain your permanent resident status. In order to maintain your permanent residency, you need to physically be in Canada for 730 days for every 5-year period.
What do I need to apply permanent residency?
Depending on a program you apply permanent residency under. For the Economy Class, you need a language result, proof of your education ( you need an Education Credential Assessment report if you completed a program outside Canada), police certificate, and proof of employment. If you want to sponsor your family, you need proof of relationship, your family’s police certificate, proof of your employment, and proof of your status in Canada.
Do I need to live in Canada after getting permanent residency?
Generally yes. However, you can leave Canada as long as you meet residency requirements to maintain your permanent resident status. In order to maintain your permanent residency, you need to physically be in Canada for 730 days for every 5-year period.
Do I need to give up my citizenship?
How long does it take to get permanent residency?
No, you do not unless your country restricts you to have permanent residency other than your country. You can keep your citizenship even though you obtain permanent residency in Canada because your status in Canada does not affect your citizenship. However, we strongly recommend to confirm with your country to make sure that you do not lose your citizenship.
It will depend on the program you apply under. Express Entry generally takes 6-8 months after you receive an invitation. PNPs will take up to 18 months or so after you apply to the IRCC. Sponsorship applications usually takes about 12 months. The processing time changes due to the volume of application. Please note that we cannot speed up the process.
Do I need to give up my citizenship?
No, you do not unless your country restricts you to have permanent residency other than your country. You can keep your citizenship even though you obtain permanent residency in Canada because your status in Canada does not affect your citizenship. However, we strongly recommend to confirm with your country to make sure that you do not lose your citizenship.
How long does it take to get permanent residency?
It will depend on the program you apply under. Express Entry generally takes 6-8 months after you receive an invitation. PNPs will take up to 18 months or so after you apply to the IRCC. Sponsorship applications usually takes about 12 months. The processing time changes due to the volume of application. Please note that we cannot speed up the process.
When should I start preparing?
Can I apply for permanent residency even though I live abroad?
The sooner the better. Immigration process often takes long time, and gathering documents is not always easy. It is always a good idea to start early.
Yes. There are some options for you even though you live outside Canada. However, like those who are in Canada, you need to meet requirements for the particular program you apply under.
When should I start preparing?
The sooner the better. Immigration process often takes long time, and gathering documents is not always easy. It is always a good idea to start early.
Can I apply for permanent residency even though I live abroad?
Yes. There are some options for you even though you live outside Canada. However, like those who are in Canada, you need to meet requirements for the particular program you apply under.
Do I need to take a language exam?
What is an Education Credential Assessment (ECA)?
Yes. If you apply for the Economy Class, you do need to provide the language result. This applied to those who are from English-speaking countries. You can write an IELTS-General, CELPIP-General, or TEF. The language test is valid for 2 years, and you need to make sure that your language result is valid.
An ECA is a report that assess your education you completed outside Canada based on the Canadian education system. If you completed the program outside Canada and want to claim your education, you need to get an ECA report.
Do I need to take a language exam?
Yes. If you apply for the Economy Class, you do need to provide the language result. This applied to those who are from English-speaking countries. You can write an IELTS-General, CELPIP-General, or TEF. The language test is valid for 2 years, and you need to make sure that your language result is valid.
What is an Education Credential Assessment (ECA)?
An ECA is a report that assess your education you completed outside Canada based on the Canadian education system. If you completed the program outside Canada and want to claim your education, you need to get an ECA report.
What if my marital status changes after I submit my application?
Can I reapply after I receive a refusal letter?
You have an obligation to immediately report changes to IRCC. You can add your spouse if you get married after you submit application as long as the process is not completed.
Depending on the reason of refusal, but receiving a refusal letter does not mean that you cannot reapply. However, you may have some issues you need to overcome. We strongly recommend to seek for professional help for your case.
What if my marital status changes after I submit my application?
You have an obligation to immediately report changes to IRCC. You can add your spouse if you get married after you submit application as long as the process is not completed.
Can I reapply after I receive a refusal letter?
Depending on the reason of refusal, but receiving a refusal letter does not mean that you cannot reapply. However, you may have some issues you need to overcome. We strongly recommend to seek for professional help for your case.
About Study Permit, Work Permit, and Visitor Record
My study/work permit expired already. What can I do?
Can you find an employer for me so that I can apply for a work permit?
The first thing you need to do is to stop studying/working, as you are no longer authorized to do so. You may be able to restore your status if you meet requirements, in which case we can assist you with your application.
No, we cannot. We do not offer recruitment service. If you have an employer who has a positive LMIA already, we can help you with your work permit application.
My study/work permit expired already. What can I do?
The first thing you need to do is to stop studying/working, as you are no longer authorized to do so. You may be able to restore your status if you meet requirements, in which case we can assist you with your application.
Can you find an employer for me so that I can apply for a work permit?
No, we cannot. We do not offer recruitment service. If you have an employer who has a positive LMIA already, we can help you with your work permit application.
How much money do I need to go to school in Canada?
Do I need to take a language exam for a work/study permit?
It will depend on how much your tuition is and how long you plan to stay in Canada, but generally you need to have tuition + living expenses to demonstrate that you have sufficient funds to support yourself during your study.
You do not need to take a language exam for work permit, but your language abilities may play an important role depending on your occupation. If you plan to study in Canada, you likely need to prove proof that demonstrate your English/French proficiency for the admission of schools.
How much money do I need to go to school in Canada?
It will depend on how much your tuition is and how long you plan to stay in Canada, but generally you need to have tuition + living expenses to demonstrate that you have sufficient funds to support yourself during your study.
Do I need to take a language exam for a work/study permit?
You do not need to take a language exam for work permit, but your language abilities may play an important role depending on your occupation. If you plan to study in Canada, you likely need to prove proof that demonstrate your English/French proficiency for the admission of schools.
Instead of my employer, can I apply a Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA)?
When should I renew my study/work permit?
LMIAs are for employer who wish to hire a foreign nationals, which means that LMIAs are for employers only. You cannot apply for an LMIA on behalf of your employer. Also, employers are prohibited to recover costs for LMIA applications from foreign workers. If your employer is considering applying for an LMIA, please contact us.
It is recommended to submit your application for 90 days before the expiry date. It is legal to stay in Canada as long as you apply for renewals before your current permit expires, we strongly recommend to submit your application at least 30 days before the expiration.
Instead of my employer, can I apply a Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA)?
LMIAs are for employer who wish to hire a foreign nationals, which means that LMIAs are for employers only. You cannot apply for an LMIA on behalf of your employer. Also, employers are prohibited to recover costs for LMIA applications from foreign workers. If your employer is considering applying for an LMIA, please contact us.
When should I renew my study/work permit?
It is recommended to submit your application for 90 days before the expiry date. It is legal to stay in Canada as long as you apply for renewals before your current permit expires, we strongly recommend to submit your application at least 30 days before the expiration.
Can I change my status in Canada?
Do I need insurance?
It depends on situation. If you are a visitor who wants to obtain a work/study permit, you generally cannot apply withing Canada though there are some exemptions. However, you can change your status to a visitor if you a student or worker.
This will depends on the program you apply for. It is always recommended to have health insurance in case.
Can I change my status in Canada?
It depends on situation. If you are a visitor who wants to obtain a work/study permit, you generally cannot apply withing Canada though there are some exemptions. However, you can change your status to a visitor if you a student or worker.
Do I need insurance?
This will depends on the program you apply for. It is always recommended to have health insurance in case.