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Our consultants are registered members of the College of Immigration and Citizenship Consultants (CICC) — Canada's regulatory body for immigration professionals.
Alfalah Immigration Services
RCIC-regulated immigration consultants based in Ontario — serving clients across Canada and worldwide. Over 500 approved applications since 2019. We'll tell you honestly if yours isn't ready.
One route fits your file. We find it. Most refusals we review were avoidable — wrong program, thin proof-of-funds documentation, or nobody checked the provincial streams. We start by telling you which pathway you'd actually win.
Build a business with backing from a designated Canadian venture capital fund, angel investor, or business incubator, then apply for permanent residence through the Start-Up Visa program.
Learn More → 02Provinces like British Columbia, Ontario, and Alberta run entrepreneur and investor streams for business owners who invest and create local jobs. We check which stream fits your plan.
Learn More → 03Move executives, managers, or specialized-knowledge staff to a Canadian affiliate, subsidiary, or branch without an LMIA, under the Intra-Company Transfer program.
Learn More → 04We advise investors and entrepreneurs on business structure, provincial incentives, investment thresholds, and which immigration pathway matches your goals.
Learn More →We assess your eligibility, prepare your application, and guide permanent residents through the Canadian citizenship process.
Learn More → 02Canada's points-based immigration system. We manage your profile, work to raise your CRS score, and aim for an Invitation to Apply (ITA).
Learn More → 03For skilled professionals with foreign work experience. We check your eligibility under the six selection factors and build your profile.
Learn More → 04For those who have already built Canadian work experience — a direct route to permanent residence under Express Entry.
Learn More → 05Province-specific streams for skilled workers, international graduates, and entrepreneurs. We check which PNP stream fits your profile.
Learn More → 06Sponsor your spouse or common-law partner for Canadian permanent residence. We prepare the documents and track every deadline.
Learn More → 07Sponsor your parents or grandparents for permanent residence under Canada's Parents and Grandparents Program. We handle the process from start to finish.
Learn More →A Temporary Resident Visa (TRV) for tourism, family visits, or business. We prepare a complete application package.
Learn More → 02Multi-entry visa allowing parents and grandparents of citizens or PR holders to stay in Canada for up to 5 years per visit.
Learn More → 03Extend your authorized stay in Canada with a Visitor Record. We file on time and check your documents to avoid status issues.
Learn More → 04Authorization to study at a Designated Learning Institution in Canada, including guidance on PGWP pathways to permanent residence.
Learn More → 05Open and employer-specific work permits, LMIA-based and LMIA-exempt streams. We match you to the right permit for your situation.
Learn More →Labour Market Impact Assessment support for Canadian employers hiring foreign workers. We prepare and file the full ESDC application.
Learn More → 02Renew your Permanent Resident Card to keep valid proof of status for travel and residency. We check that you meet the residency obligation.
Learn More →Licensed, accountable, and blunt about your real chances.
Licensed by the College of Immigration and Citizenship Consultants — your protection and our commitment.
No cookie-cutter advice. Every recommendation is built around your unique background and immigration goals.
You'll know your realistic timeline before we file, and you'll hear from us at every stage — not just when we need documents.
We work with clients from across the globe, offering support in multiple languages for your comfort.
I'm Adeel Sheikh, RCIC #R535135. I've been practicing immigration consulting since 2019, and a large share of the clients I take on come to me after a refusal from another representative. I work in English, Urdu, and Punjabi.
Canada has reduced its PR targets to 380,000 for 2026. What the new levels plan means for Express Entry, PNP, and your timeline.
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Seven proven strategies to boost your Comprehensive Ranking System score before the next Express Entry draw.
Most Express Entry applications are processed within 6 months of receiving an Invitation to Apply (ITA) (as of June 2026). IRCC's current service standard targets 80% of applications within 6 months. Complex cases or missing documents can extend this timeline.
Cut-off scores vary by draw type. As of June 2026, All-Programs draws have recently ranged from 490–510, while Canadian Experience Class draws often cut off lower (470–490). French-language draws regularly cut off around 375–390. Your best strategy is to maximize your score while exploring Provincial Nominee Programs — a nomination adds 600 points, virtually guaranteeing an ITA.
Yes. In fact, Canadian work and study experience significantly boosts your CRS score and may qualify you for the Canadian Experience Class. You can submit your Express Entry profile at any time while in Canada on a valid permit.
Each Canadian province and territory runs its own immigration streams to attract workers and entrepreneurs suited to their labour market. A provincial nomination adds 600 CRS points to your Express Entry profile or provides a direct pathway to permanent residency outside the federal pool.
Outland spousal sponsorship (spouse outside Canada) currently averages 12–15 months (as of June 2026). Inland applications (spouse in Canada) can take similar or slightly longer. Your spouse may be eligible for an open work permit while the application is in process.
No. A job offer is not required for Express Entry, and as of March 25, 2025 IRCC no longer awards CRS points for a job offer. One can still matter, though — it supports eligibility under the Federal Skilled Worker and Federal Skilled Trades programs and many PNP streams, and IRCC has signalled a possible targeted reintroduction of job-offer points for high-wage occupations. Most candidates receive ITAs based on their education, language scores, work experience, and age profile alone.
Only RCICs and licensed lawyers may legally provide paid immigration advice in Canada. Unregulated consultants ("ghost consultants") operate illegally and have no accountability. RCICs are licensed by the College of Immigration and Citizenship Consultants (CICC) and are bound by a strict code of professional conduct. You can verify any consultant's registration at college-ic.ca.
Requirements vary by pathway, but most applications require: valid passport, language test results (IELTS or CELPIP for English; TEF or TCF for French), educational credential assessments (ECA), employment records and reference letters, and proof of funds. During your consultation we provide a complete, personalized document checklist.
Alfalah Immigration Services is based in the Greater Toronto Area, Ontario and proudly assists clients across the GTA — Toronto, Mississauga, Brampton, Markham, Vaughan, Richmond Hill, and Oakville — as well as communities throughout all provinces of Canada and clients worldwide.
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Important Disclaimer
Immigration requirements, processing times, fees, and eligibility criteria are subject to change without notice based on IRCC policies and Canadian immigration laws. All applications are assessed individually by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC). Professional immigration assistance does not guarantee the approval of any application. Past results do not guarantee future outcomes.
Alfalah Immigration Services is regulated by the College of Immigration and Citizenship Consultants (CICC). Only Regulated Canadian Immigration Consultants (RCICs) and licensed lawyers are authorized to provide paid immigration advice in Canada. The information on this website is for general guidance only and does not constitute legal immigration advice.
Licensed & Regulated
Our consultants are registered members of the College of Immigration and Citizenship Consultants (CICC) — Canada's regulatory body for immigration professionals.
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