What does 'immigration consultants of Canada' mean — are all immigration consultants the same?

No. In Canada, only members of the College of Immigration and Citizenship Consultants (CICC) — called Regulated Canadian Immigration Consultants (RCICs) — are legally authorised to provide immigration advice and represent clients. Immigration lawyers (members of provincial law societies) are also authorised. Individuals providing immigration advice without RCIC or lawyer status are committing a criminal offence. 'Ghost consultants' — unregulated individuals charging fees for immigration advice — are a serious problem in Toronto's immigrant communities. Always verify your consultant's RCIC status on the CICC public register before paying any fee.

What are the OINP Employer Job Offer streams and how do they work?

OINP's Employer Job Offer streams allow Ontario employers to nominate foreign workers for PR through three categories: International Student (for recent Ontario graduates with a full-time permanent job offer); Foreign Worker (for workers with 2+ years of qualifying Ontario employment); and In-Demand Skills (for workers in specific semi-skilled occupations in specified regions). All streams require a genuine, permanent, full-time job offer from an Ontario employer. ICOT Toronto advises both employers and their nominated workers on eligibility and application preparation.

Can I apply for Canadian PR while on a PGWP in Ontario?

Yes. Post-graduation work permit (PGWP) holders are among the most common Canadian PR applicants. After accumulating 12 months of skilled work experience on a PGWP, you become eligible for the Canadian Experience Class (CEC) through Express Entry, which is one of the fastest PR pathways. You can apply for PR while your PGWP is valid. If your PGWP expires before PR is granted, you may be eligible to apply for maintained status (implied status) or a bridge open work permit if a PR application is pending. ICOT Toronto advises Ontario PGWP holders on timing PR applications relative to work permit expiry.

Immigration Consultants of Canada Reviews — 4.6★ on Google | Toronto, Canada

About Immigration Consultants of Canada

Immigration Consultants of Canada (ICC) is a Toronto-based immigration firm combining regulated consultants and immigration lawyers to handle the full spectrum of Canadian immigration matters. The firm processes Express Entry applications, work permits, family sponsorship cases, and permanent residency applications for clients across all provinces, with legal depth available for inadmissibility, appeals, and judicial review cases beyond standard consultant scope. ICC's team-based approach allows the firm to handle higher volumes than single-consultant practices, making it suitable for both straightforward Express Entry cases and complex situations involving prior refusals or inadmissibility. The firm's Toronto location positions it at the centre of Canada's largest immigrant-receiving market while representing clients province-wide.

Our research

ConsultancyCheck's own assessment, from public records and the company's own materials. This is our judgement — not a summary of student reviews.

Strengths

✓Established Toronto immigration consultancy serving Ontario's international community
✓Full-service RCIC-regulated practice covering all major Canadian immigration categories
✓Strong track record with Express Entry, PNP, and family sponsorship applications
✓Accessible downtown Toronto location with flexible appointment scheduling
✓Multilingual team covering South Asian, East Asian, and Eastern European communities

Limitations

!High volume of Toronto-area clients means consultations can feel hurried
!Less specialist in niche pathways such as Quebec immigration or rural PNP streams
!Online reviews are mixed — service quality varies by assigned consultant

How Immigration Consultants of Canada get paid

Mid-range

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Who it suits

▸Toronto immigrants navigating Canada's complex federal-provincial immigration system who want a comprehensive full-service RCIC firm
▸Skilled workers in Ontario applying for OINP nominations and federal Express Entry
▸Families in Toronto seeking spousal, partner, or child sponsorship from a nationally recognised consultancy

What they do

Destinations

Canada

Specialisations

Express EntryWork PermitsPermanent ResidencyFamily Sponsorship

Services

Initial ConsultationExpress Entry ApplicationProvincial Nominee ProgramWork Permit ApplicationFamily SponsorshipInadmissibility & Appeals

Languages

EnglishUrduHindiPunjabi

Partner universities & institutions

College of Immigration and Citizenship Consultants (CICC)

Canada

regulatory

Law Society of Ontario

Canada

regulatory

Post-study pathways

⭐Express Entry → Permanent Residency

Canada's fastest PR pathway for skilled workers through the Federal Skilled Worker, Canadian Experience Class, or Federal Skilled Trades streams.

1Eligibility Assessment2Expression of Interest3CRS Optimisation4Invitation to Apply5PR Application6Permanent Residency

🏔Ontario Provincial Nominee Program

Ontario's Human Capital Priorities stream operates through Express Entry, while the Employer Job Offer stream targets workers with qualifying Ontario job offers.

1Stream Eligibility Check2Ontario Expression of Interest3NOI from Ontario4Provincial Application5Nomination Certificate6Federal PR Application

👨‍👩‍👧Family Sponsorship → Permanent Residency

Canadian citizens and permanent residents can sponsor spouses, common-law partners, dependent children, and parents/grandparents for PR under the Family Class program.

1Sponsor Eligibility2Undertaking & Application3Biometrics & Medical4IRCC Processing5Permanent Residency

What students say

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I just spoke with Assad for an initial consultation on my case; and he was very professional and courteous. He went above and beyond in explaining the process based on my chances of getting invited for an interview for PR to Canada; and what steps I need to take in advance. He was very honest and it was obvious, he didn't provide false guarantees to fish me into services. That honesty says so much about the decency of his services. He was also very pleasant and approachable in his manner, so he did not give off a cold, calculated and a-hole type vibe as a lawyer, which is very important to me as a client. I will absolutely use his services for my future needs in the PR process. Thanks so much, Assad!