For applicants
What the rule says, in plain language
Each guide sets out what a public rule or process actually says — cited to its official source — and where it fits in preparing your own application. These are reference summaries, not immigration advice, and they never replace a licensed professional's judgment on your specific situation.
Before you pay anyone
How to Verify a Licensed Immigration Consultant or Lawyer in Canada
Only two kinds of people may legally advise you for a fee. What the official CICC register actually shows, the red flags worth knowing, and where a licensed professional fits once you have an organized file.
Read guideCost comparison
Navisa Prep vs. Hiring an RCIC vs. CanadaVisa+: What Each Actually Costs
Three real options, three price points, three different things you actually get for the money — a straight, cited comparison of what each charges and includes.
Read guideChoosing a path
When to Prepare Your Own Application, and When Not To
An honest, options-based breakdown of what tends to make a case straightforward enough to self-prepare, and what tends to call for a licensed professional.
Read guideFor PGWP holders
Your PGWP Is Running Out — What That Means for Your Express Entry Timing
A PGWP is one-time and finite. What that means for CRS strategy, the bridging open work permit option, and where to check the actual current cutoff.
Read guideNavisa Prep is document-preparation software for individuals — cited comparisons and options, never advice. The Navisa platform is the case engine for licensed firms.