Pricing | How Much do Immigration Consultants Charge in Canada?
Understand our Pricing Structure, and Learn the Government's Immigration Fees.
Crystal Clear Pricing
While other firms obscure the true cost of their services, CIP keeps things crystal clear. Consulting services cost as little as $199 CAD, and partnership prices are always negotiated in advance, making budgeting a painless process.
The Personal Touch
You’ll never get lost in the shuffle at CIP. We treat every customer with the same level of attentiveness and care. While larger firms may offer immigration services as a mere aside, we are fully dedicated to you and your journey.
Fully Regulated
You can rest assured knowing that your application is in the hands of experienced professionals. Canada Immigration Partners’ consultants are regulated by the College of Immigration and Citizenship Consultants and are members of the Canadian Association of Professional Immigration Consultants.
Our Immigration Fees and Transparency
This page displays our Canada immigration fees. They will be broken down by each immigration visa route, and contain a price range. We’ll delve into the particulars in a minute, but in essence the minimum and maximum costs will be defined by the simplicity or complexity of your Canadian immigration application.
Many immigration consultants choose not to post their fees. There is no requirement to do so, but we believe that openness and transparency are important when choosing a partner for your immigration journey. In addition to our fees, the Canadian Government will also charge processing fees.
What Factors Affect the Costs of my Canadian Immigration Application?
We are often asked how much a regulated immigration consultant costs.
There are three factors which affect the costs.
- Our fixed costs based on our skills and experience.
- The complexity of your application.
- The costs of government processing fees.
Our Costs
Our prices are in line with consultants who have similarly extensive experience and training. We also factor in intangibles, such as our honesty, integrity and work ethic, traits which we believe will become apparent to you during the course of your consulation. Miho, myself and the team have about 40 years’ combined experience and near-perfect application success rates.
Application Complexity
The biggest factor affecting price is the complexity of your application.
During our consultation, we will be able to make clear the factors that affect your case personally, but as an introduction, these factors include (but are not limited to):
- • application type and visa office requirements;
- • accompanying spouses and other family members;
- • child custody issues;
- • a refusal history from Canada or any other country;
- • an admissibility issue, Criminal, Medical, or Security;
- • complex address and work histories.
On the basis of your case and circumstances, we quote a fixed price for our services with no hidden costs. To give you an idea of our basic fee structure for straightforward cases involving a single applicant, see our pricing table below.
Government Processing Fees
We have no control over these prices, which are subject to change, but we have included them as they form part of the overall costs of your immigration application. We have listed the current pricing below.
…A Quick Note On Additional Costs
- • language and credentials assessment
- • police certificates
- • immigration medical
- • translation of documents
… …A Quick Note On No Additional Costs!
If you are outside of Canada you will not pay Provincial and Federal Sales taxes on our services, a saving to you of 12%.
Disbursements are expenses associated with your files, such as photocopying, digital compliance and couriers etc.
We don’t believe in nickel-and-dime billing which is why our flat-fee price includes these expenses.
Your Consultation: Providing Clarity and Peace of Mind on the Journey Ahead
EXPRESS
30-minute consult-
Get the answers you need fast
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Will provide a clear picture of your next steps
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For straightforward cases only (defined below)
SMART
60-minute consult-
Ideal for professionals
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Understand each step toward your goal
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Get peace of mind on your future plans
ADVANCED
70-minute consult-
In-person option perfect for complex cases
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Provides realistic assessment of your case
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Clarity on your next steps
Our Canada Immigration Fees
Temporary Residency Applications
Temporary Work Permits Applications
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Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) Starting at $3,999-$4,999
Get your work permit and 50-200 points for Express Entry.
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LMIA based work permit Starting at $499-$999
After a successful LMIA application apply for your new work permit
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Bridging Open Work Permit Starting at $599-$799
Continue working while your permanent residency is processed.
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Global Talent Stream Starting at $3,599-$4,599
Avoid the LMIA process and get Specialized Skilled workers fast.
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Free Trade Agreement & IRPA Work Permits Starting at $1,899-$4,999
Use provisions under Canada's many Free Trade Agreements to bring in Inter-Company Transfers, Senior Managers, Specialist Knowledge Workers and Start up Staff.
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Post Graduate Work Permit Starting at $499-$799
Be sure to secure your PGWP so that you can get your 1 year of full-time skilled work experience to transition to PR.
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Provincial Nomination Work Permit Starting at $699-$899
Continue working legally while your permanent residency permit is being processed.
Permanent Residency Family Sponsorship Applications
Permanent Residency Economic Applications
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Express Entry Immigration Starting at $3,299-$3,999
Get your invitation to apply and process with peace of mind that you are submitting a complete and decision-ready application.
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Provincial Nominee Application Starting at $4,499-$5,699
Don't quite have enough points to get picked for Express Entry? With a full-time permanent job offer, you could get an additional 600 points and the certainty of receiving an invitation to apply.
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Provincial Nominee Entrepreneur Stream Starting at $12,999
Buying an eligible business and hiring Canadians can be a good way for those with related entrepreneurial experience to obtain PR.
Other Services
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PR Card Renewal Starting at $599-$1,599
Lost or expired PR cards need to be renewed if you are returning to Canada by commercial carrier, best to get on this early so as not to disrupt travel plans.
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Citizenship Application Starting at $999-$1,499
Get your Canadian Citizenship and never renew your PR card again, you'll also win the right to vote in elections, use the Canada, US, and Mexico Free Trade Agreement and travel visa-free to 186 countries.
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Criminal Rehabilitation Starting at $2,699-$6,699
Overcome a criminal conviction and be admissible to visit Canada.
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Temporary Residence Permit (TRP) Starting at $999-$2,999
Not eligible to apply for individual rehabilitation? Applying for Temporary Resident Visa could be the solution.
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Restoration of Status Starting at $799-$1,499
Did you accidentally forget to renew your status? You have 90 days to restore and explain why.
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Humanitarian and Compassion Grounds PR Application Starting at $5,999
If you have a compelling case you may be able to overcome the eligibility criteria to apply for PR.
Our Payment Plan
For Temporary Resident Applications, LMIA and Citizenship Applications we require payment in full.
For other applications, we generally charge in two installments of 50% each.
The first installment is payable when you sign the scope of work agreement.
The second installment is payable upon submission of your application (for most people without complex applications this process usually takes about six to eight weeks).
Government Processing Fees and other Expenses.
The Canadian Government will want a fee to process each applicant, and there are mandatory documentation requirements that also need to be paid too. We have listed these above (police, medical etc).
These are payable separately from our professional services fees. We have listed the common fees below so that you can get an idea of your total cost. Remember that you will only be paying the fees relevant to your type of application.
Temporary Resident Applications
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Temporary Resident Visa/Visitor Record $100
Per Application
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Study Permit $150
Per Application
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Work Permit (Employer Specific) $155
Per Application
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Work Permit (Open) $255
Per Application
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Super Visa $100
Per Applicant
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Biometrics $85
Valid for 10 years for Temporary and Permanent Residency. This fee is not applicable to exempt nationals.
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Restoration of Status $200
This cost is additional to the application type processing fee.
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Labour Market Impact Assessment Fee $1,000
LMIA Processing Fee payable to Service Canada in cases where an application is not in support of PR. Job advertisement fees vary depending on publication.
Permanent Resident Applications
BC Provincial Nominee Program Fees
Family Sponsorship Permanent Residency
Other Immigration Application Fees
Immigration-Related Documentation
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Language Test Circa $280
This is mandatory for Express Entry and most economic programs.
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Education Credentials Assessment Circa $300
Not mandatory but if you want to claim points for Express Entry you will need it.
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Immigration Medical Circa $300
Per applicant
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Police Certificates Ranges from $10 to $50 each
Government processing fees can change without notice; you can find the latest IRCC processing fees at their website
Food For Thought...
...Takeaways Learned from Restaurant Websites
Miho and myself believe when researching a company, potential customers should be easily able find products, services and prices. These are sometimes not listed or not easy to find.
By way of example, I’ve visited a number of restaurant websites over the years which have beautifully produced videos of chefs cooking, and waiting staff serving delighted customers. Finding the menu is not always intuitive, and once found prices are sometimes not listed. Videos promoting quality and ambience are great, but the information I want to easily find is what can I eat and what will it cost?
Moving your life to Canada, though, is somewhat more involved than a meal out at a restaurant!
Because of the complexities of immigration it is not always possible to list exact pricing. In this article we provide their ranges and explain the reasons that could impact them.
During our consultation you will receive a clear idea of the costs involved because its purpose is two-fold: for us to understand your unique circumstances and the work they require, and for you to understand the immigration process and to get to know us. We will then clarify by email a fixed price that will be clearly broken down for your peace of mind.
We sincerely hope you find this information useful. It would be a pleasure to assist you with your dream of moving to Canada.
More About Matt and Miho
As immigrants we founded Canada Immigration Partners to help people navigate the twists and turns of immigrating to Canada.
For us this is more than a business. We do this because we genuinely care.
We’ve been through this process, know it intimately, and understand the payoff of achieving your dream move to Canada. Miho came here from Japan and I emigrated from England.
When you work with us you get more than an incredibly dedicated team. You get a partner in your entire immigration process, from start to finish.
Get the tailored advice you need from an immigration expert. Schedule your personalized consultation today!
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ARE METHODICAL BY NATURE
Sticklers for accuracy, Miho, Matt, and our team leave nothing to chance with your application.
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Frequently Asked Questions | Canada Immigration Prices
In a word: yes, but it is by no means essential. Our consultation will provide you with the quality information you need to complete your own application. The people who are successful with completing their own immigration applications tend to have two traits in common:
- • They have strong attention to detail;
- • They have the time available to complete the work.
We do see people again after they submitted their unsuccessful application. Repeating the process will have cost them both time and money. And that’s really the crux of the decision: does the cost of hiring a Canadian Immigration Consultant who will submit a decision-ready application outweigh the drain on your time and potential additional costs with a failed application, or an application repeatedly sent back to you requiring more information?
Other reasons clients hire us are because they lose the motivation to see the process through or lack the computer skills to submit online applications.
Ultimately, immigration consultants provide value when it comes to navigating Canada’s complicated immigration process. With their knowledge and expertise, they can ensure that your application is completed accurately and promptly, saving you time and money in the long run. They also provide valuable information every step of the way about how to maximize your chances of success.
It is important to note that costs should not be the only factor in choosing an immigration representative.
Trusting someone else with your application for a new life in Canada is a big step. After all, a lot is at stake and you need to manage the risks of a delay or a refusal application.
It’s best to partner with someone that you are comfortable communicating with, someone with shared values, and the shared goal of securing your immigration status. To do that you want to partner with somebody that has experience in your type of case and with the skills, knowledge and expertise to deliver on their promises.
While price will be an important factor in deciding which representative to hire, it is worth remembering that the cheapest representatives are not always the cheapest option in the end. For example, a failed application by an underqualified representative has a cost that will likely outweigh any fee paid for a successful Canada immigration application.
In essence, all consultants are not created equal. With more than 11,300 registered Canada immigration consultants it is likely many are doing this job as a side hustle, and as such are not fully focused, unlike Canada Immigration Partners, on making sure you are successful.
Immigrating to Canada (or anywhere, for that matter) is a complex and time consuming process and one that you undoubtedly did not take lightly as moving overseas is a huge undertaking.
There are many forms to complete and pieces of evidence required. Simple and innocent mistakes on application forms can delay the immigration process; or worse still result in a declined application.
Hiring a Canada immigration consultant, then, provides you with peace of mind that you have a skilled, qualified and experienced partner in your corner, and can free up time for you and your family to enjoy your free time while we handle the nitty-gritty of your soon-to-be new life in Canada.
Many lawyers will charge by the hour whereas immigrants consultants predominantly charge a flat fee. The sliding scale previously mentioned will affect the fee, but with Canada Immigration Partners you will never be surprised by spiralling costs as our maximum fees will be transparent from the outset.
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