Canadian immigration practice
Canadian immigration strategy built around your actual circumstances.
Most immigration questions don’t have a general answer. They depend on your work history, your family, your finances, where you are now and how much time you have. We start with those facts, then tell you plainly which routes are worth your effort, which aren’t, and what would have to change.
Sean McKinsley and Kimberly White, each a Regulated Canadian Immigration Consultant (RCIC).
Where are you starting from?
Pick the situation closest to yours. Each page explains how we think about it and points you to the Official Government of Canada, Provincial and/or Territorial Requirements.
- Start or buy a businessProvincial entrepreneur streams, federal options and entrepreneur work permits compared against your capital, experience and plans.
- Move from skilled work to permanent residenceWhether Express Entry, a provincial nomination, or both, make sense for your profile and timing.
- Bring family to CanadaSpouses, partners, children and parents: who can sponsor, and what tends to slow a file down.
- Work in CanadaEmployer-specific and open work permits, and how your permit fits a longer plan.
- Study in CanadaChoosing a study plan that holds up, and thinking ahead to what comes after graduation.
- Visit CanadaVisitor visas and travel authorizations for family visits, and what the length of a stay really depends on.
Who you’ll work with
Sean, our senior practitioner, conducts your first video consultation. Sean and Kimberly are co-counsel and may both work on your matter. Your file isn’t passed to a call centre.
Sean G. McKinsley
Economic Class immigration, business and entrepreneur routes, provincial nominee programs, family sponsorship. Author of several published works on Canadian immigration.
Kimberly J. White
Citizenship, permanent residence, work and study permits, and temporary residence. Co-author, with Sean, of Immigrating to Canada as a Business Entrepreneur (2024). Available on Amazon (amazon.com/dp/B0DCS78MR6). Program rules change; check current program status before relying on any publication.
How we work
- Assessment. A paid consultation where we go through your facts and tell you what we see: realistic routes, weak points, and what we’d need from you.
- Strategy. If you go ahead, we set out the route, the sequence and the risks in writing, with a fixed scope and fee.
- Application and representation. We prepare the file with you and deal with officials on your behalf. Documents are exchanged through a secure client process after you engage us, never through this website.
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What clients said
Reviews from the Canada Immigration and Visa Services Google listing (opens in a new tab).
Sean G. McKinsley and Kimberly White were amazing to work with. They helped me with my spouse’s TRV and also gave me great guidance on Canadian business immigration. They were always quick to respond, professional, and very supportive. I talked to many consultants before, but I’m really glad I trusted them — totally worth it. Highly recommend them to anyone looking for reliable guidance on Canadian immigration matters.
I highly recommend Sean and CIVS agency for Canada migration. I had an issue with my work permit, and the only one who had a quick and effective answer was Sean. He is very professional and maintains a direct contact his customers. You really fell supported with him.
CIVS is a professional and reliable immigration agency. They help me and my partner a lot and advise us the suitable way in the application.
I would certainly recommend this professional agency to all my friends and family. Absolutely deserve 5 stars reward.
Thank you Sean, Nikola, and all CIVS staff. Especially thank you for Connie, she is a professional and helpful staff. She not only provided opinions, but also concerned our feelings.
We can't wait to start our new life in Canada
We extend our sincere gratitude to Mr Sean and Ms Kimberley's immigration legal team for exceptionally handling our case. Their professional expertise ensured a smooth and efficient processing of our immigration file. We are deeply appreciative of their diligent efforts in securing our permanent residency in Canada. This achievement marks a significant milestone in our journey. We highly recommend their services to anyone navigating the process of immigration. Thank you Mr Sean and Ms Kimberley for assisting us in securing permanent residency in Canada.
Regards
Jaideep Singh Gill
As a British national, I worked with Sean, Kimberly, and their team on my permanent residence application. They were professional, responsive, and clear throughout the process, and their guidance helped make everything much easier. I would highly recommend them to others from the UK or anywhere looking to move to Canada.
Sean McKinsley at CIVS has been an incredible support throughout my immigration journey. He is not only a reliable and professional consultant but also a genuine friend who truly cares about his clients. Highly recommend CIVS and Sean to anyone looking for honest, knowledgeable, and dedicated immigration assistance
Sean and Kimberly were always responsive and professional, keeping us informed every step of the way and preparing all of our documents. What truly sets them apart from other immigration firms is their dedication and support; they did the necessary legal research and did not give up on us. Thanks to their expertise and hard work, we have retained our immigration status. We highly recommend Canada Immigration and Visa Services to anyone in need of immigration help."
If you are hesitant and thinking twice on seeking help with immigration consultants for your status, this agency is a sure bet!
Sean, and his team have provided the best and quality service you can't imagine. They will not just treat you like client but like family that will go with you through thick and thin specially on your application journey.
They will also provide you with all the information you needed, pros and cons of every decision, and respond to queries quickly and straight to the point.
They would go beyond and give you the maximum effort they can offer. No buts, no whys. I would 100% recommend and plan to get them again on my next application.
Reviews reflect individual experiences; results depend on each case and are not guaranteed.