What does ICON stand for and what makes Icon Immigration Toronto distinctive?

Icon Immigration Toronto is an established RCIC firm serving Toronto's diverse immigrant population across all major immigration categories. The firm's Toronto presence gives it direct familiarity with the OINP processes, GTA employer market, and the documentation complexities specific to Toronto's multicultural communities. As an RCIC-regulated consultancy, Icon Immigration is authorised to represent clients before IRCC, the IRB, and CBSA, providing the full scope of regulated immigration services.

What are the University of Toronto and TMU graduate pathways to Canadian PR?

International graduates from the University of Toronto, Toronto Metropolitan University (TMU), York University, and other designated Toronto institutions are eligible for Post-Graduation Work Permits (PGWPs) and subsequent CEC or OINP pathways to PR. The OINP International Student stream specifically targets recent Ontario graduates with an Ontario employer job offer. Toronto's large employer market — finance, tech, healthcare, professional services — gives Toronto graduates strong prospects for accumulating the 12 months of skilled Canadian work experience needed for CEC eligibility. Icon Immigration Toronto advises students on planning the PGWP-to-PR pathway before graduation.

What is the difference between an open work permit and an employer-specific work permit?

An open work permit allows the holder to work for any Canadian employer in any occupation, with some exceptions. Open work permits are issued in specific circumstances: to PGWP holders; to spouses of skilled workers or international students; to refugee claimants; and as bridge open work permits for pending PR applicants. Employer-specific (closed) work permits restrict the holder to working for a named employer in a specific location and role. Changing employers on a closed work permit typically requires a new work permit application. Icon Immigration Toronto advises on which type of work permit applies to your situation and how to transition between them.

ICON Immigration Toronto Reviews — 4.9★ on Google | Toronto, Canada

About ICON Immigration Toronto

ICON Immigration is a Toronto RCIC consultancy with a focused specialty in transitioning international students and young professionals from temporary status to permanent residency in Canada. The firm's core client base consists of PGWP holders, recent graduates from Ontario designated learning institutions, and young workers in the Canadian Experience Class pipeline who need expert guidance on timing, CRS optimisation, and Ontario PNP pathways. ICON Immigration's consultants understand the specific challenges facing graduates from Ontario universities and colleges who want to remain in Canada permanently. The firm also handles spousal and common-law partner sponsorship for couples who met while one partner was studying or working in Canada on a temporary permit, making it a practical one-stop consultancy for the post-graduation life stage.

Our research

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Strengths

✓CICC-licensed immigration consultants with experience across Canadian and US pathways
✓Toronto-based practice serving Ontario's large international community
✓Covers both Canada and US immigration — useful for cross-border professionals
✓Accessible fee structures with transparent service packages
✓Multi-service offering covering skilled workers, students, and families

Limitations

!Dual Canada-US focus means immigration advice for complex cases may be split across jurisdictions
!Smaller firm size than major Toronto immigration law firms
!Less suited to business class or investor immigration programmes

How ICON Immigration Toronto get paid

Mid-range

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Who it suits

▸Toronto professionals and skilled workers applying for Express Entry or OINP provincial nominations
▸International students at Toronto universities (U of T, Ryerson/TMU, York) completing degrees and planning CEC PR pathways
▸Individuals in Toronto seeking RCIC-regulated guidance on complex work permit or PR applications

What they do

Destinations

Canada

Specialisations

Express EntryPost-Graduate Work PermitsSpousal SponsorshipProvincial Nominee Program

Services

Initial ConsultationExpress Entry / CEC ApplicationOntario PNP ApplicationPost-Graduate Work PermitSpousal Open Work PermitStudy Permit Extensions

Languages

EnglishHindiTamilPunjabi

Partner universities & institutions

College of Immigration and Citizenship Consultants (CICC)

Canada

regulatory

Post-study pathways

🎓Study Permit → PGWP → Permanent Residency

International students graduating from a Designated Learning Institution can apply for a Post-Graduate Work Permit of up to 3 years. Canadian work experience then qualifies them for Express Entry's Canadian Experience Class.

1Study Permit (DLI)2Graduation3Post-Graduate Work Permit4Canadian Work Experience5Express Entry / Ontario PNP6Permanent Residency

⭐Express Entry / Canadian Experience Class

PGWP holders accumulating 12 months of skilled Canadian work experience qualify for the CEC stream. ICON Immigration optimises CRS scores and manages the complete PR application.

112 Months Skilled Work Experience2EOI Profile Creation3CRS Optimisation4Invitation to Apply5PR Application6Permanent Residency

🏔Ontario Provincial Nominee Program

Ontario's Human Capital Priorities and International Student streams allow eligible Express Entry candidates and Ontario graduates to receive a provincial nomination adding 600 CRS points.

1Ontario EOI or NOI2International Student Stream Eligibility3Ontario Application4Nomination Certificate5Federal PR Application6Permanent Residency

What students say

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SHREYA SINGH

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I had an amazing experience with Gurpreet Kukreja and his team throughout my work permit process. My case was extremely complicated with several challenges and uncertainties, but the team handled everything with professionalism, patience, and deep knowledge of immigration law. What truly stood out was the amount of research and effort they put into my case. They took the time to understand every detail, prepared everything carefully, and always kept me informed. I highly recommend this firm to anyone looking for reliable and knowledgeable immigration professionals, especially if you have a difficult or non-straightforward case.