We charge a flat professional fee for a defined scope of work, agreed in writing before we start. Government fees and third-party costs are separate, and we show them separately so you can see what you’re paying for.
Flat-fee prices as listed on our site as of October 13, 2026. All amounts in CAD. Our professional fees are charged plus applicable GST. Government fees are not included in the listed prices. Fee schedule effective date: October 13, 2026.
Consultation
| Type | Consultation | Length | Fee | Format | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CONSULTATION | Consultation with Sean G McKinsley, RCIC, our senior practitioner | 30 minutes | CAD $250 plus applicable GST (as of October 13, 2026) | Video conference | A first look at your situation and the routes open to you, or a second look by your RCIC at one specific issue |
Your RCIC team
RCIC · CICC R529731
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Verify on the CICC register (Kimberly J White) (register.college-ic.ca)
Sean G McKinsley, RCIC, our senior practitioner, conducts your first video consultation.
Your first consultation includes: a direct conversation with Sean G McKinsley, RCIC, our senior practitioner, about your situation, and a short summary of the routes and next steps we discussed.
Not included: preparing or filing any application, reviewing documents in full, or representation. Those are covered by a service agreement. Government fees and any later professional services are not included in the consultation fee.
Flat professional fees
Each flat fee covers a defined scope, set out in your service agreement. “From” prices rise with complexity, such as extra family members, prior refusals or additional applications. We’ll quote a firm figure after the assessment.
| Service | What’s typically in scope | Professional fee |
|---|---|---|
| Provincial entrepreneur application (outside Quebec) | Provincial entrepreneur programs outside Quebec. Includes work permit, visa and business entrepreneur application. Excludes business plan. | Starting at $12,000 plus applicable GST (as of October 13, 2026) |
| Express Entry or Alberta EOI profile | Eligibility review, profile set-up and submission, per application | Starting at $500 plus applicable GST per application (as of October 13, 2026) |
| Spousal or common-law sponsorship | Sponsorship and permanent residence application; related temporary applications where we agree they’re needed | Starting at $3500 plus applicable GST (as of October 13, 2026) |
| Work permit application | Eligibility review, document plan, application | Starting at $1500 plus applicable GST (as of October 13, 2026) |
| Visitor visa (family visit) | Eligibility review, document plan, application | Starting at $1500 plus applicable GST (as of October 13, 2026) |
| Humanitarian and compassionate application | Assessment, submissions, related applications we agree are needed | Starting at $4000 plus applicable GST (as of October 13, 2026) |
Government fees and third-party costs (separate from our fee)
Government fees are paid to the government, not to us. We don’t mark them up and they aren’t part of our fee. They also change, so check the official figure, with its date, before you apply.
OFFICIAL GOVERNMENT OF CANADA, PROVINCIAL AND/OR TERRITORIAL REQUIREMENT · Government fees
- Federal (IRCC) fees: IRCC publishes one official fee list covering permanent residence (including Express Entry and provincial nominee applications), sponsorship and temporary residence applications. As of October 13, 2026, check the current amounts there before you budget (IRCC – Fees: ircc.canada.ca/english/information/fees/fees.asp).
- Provincial program fees vary by province and stream. Example: Alberta’s Rural Entrepreneur Stream charges its own non-refundable fees at the expression of interest and business application stages, plus fees for some later requests. → Official sources: Government of Alberta, “AAIP Rural Entrepreneur Stream: how to apply” (alberta.ca/aaip-rural-entrepreneur-stream-how-to-apply); Government of Alberta, “AAIP Rural Entrepreneur Stream: after you are nominated” (alberta.ca/aaip-rural-entrepreneur-stream-after-you-are-nominated)
- A permanent residence application through a provincial nomination outside Express Entry involves several federal fee types: processing, right of permanent residence, biometrics and third-party fees.
Third-party costs you should budget for, depending on your route. Some depend on the program. In Alberta’s Rural Entrepreneur Stream, for example, the business application needs an independent business plan evaluation and a report from one of the named accounting firms verifying net worth and investment. Express Entry candidates may need language test results and an educational credential assessment, and some programs need proof of funds. Super visa applicants must take an immigration medical exam. Provincial nominees applying outside Express Entry need police certificates from each country where they spent six months or more in a row since age 18. We’ll list the costs that apply to you at the assessment.
Questions people ask
Why is your fee “from” a figure?
Two files under the same program can take very different amounts of work. We give you a fixed figure in writing once we know the facts.
Does paying more improve my chances?
No. Our fee pays for strategy, preparation and representation. It doesn’t buy a different decision; officials decide on the merits.
Common questions
Answers from the Team of Sean G McKinsley and Kimberly J White, two Regulated Canadian Immigration Consultants working together as co-counsel. Every case is different; for advice on yours, book a consultation.
How much is a consultation?
A consultation is CAD $250 plus applicable GST. The fee covers your RCIC’s preparation before the call and a video consultation of about 30 minutes with Sean G McKinsley, RCIC, our senior practitioner. Booking is free. Government fees and any later professional services are not included. See Fees and consultations for what the consultation covers, and Book a consultation to pick a time.
What is included in the consultation?
Before your call, your RCIC does the substantive work: reviewing the information you give us when booking, and the documents and questionnaire we request through our secure client process, identifying the issues, analysing the programs that may apply to you and preparing for the call. The video consultation, about 30 minutes, is included with no separate fee. On the call we go through which routes are realistic for you, the likely weak points in your case, what you would need to gather or change, and roughly what it would cost. A consultation is professional advice, not an application.
Is the consultation only a 30-minute video call?
No. The video call is about 30 minutes, but it is the follow-up to work done beforehand. The fee covers your RCIC’s review of your information, issue identification, program analysis and preparation, and then the video consultation, which is included with no separate fee. Because the analysis is done before the call, the 30 minutes is spent on your answers and next steps rather than on collecting basic facts.
When is the consultation fee invoiced and paid?
Nothing is charged when you book. Once your RCIC has completed the preparation for your consultation, we invoice the completed services. The invoice must be paid using the QuickBooks invoice/card link or Wise before your video call; payment is required before the call goes ahead. Card payments are handled through the QuickBooks invoice/card link, and card details are not stored on our website. The Initial Consultation Agreement you accept when booking sets out these terms.
Does booking a consultation earn the fee?
No. Booking is free, and booking or opening a file alone does not earn the fee. The fee is earned only after your RCIC has performed the substantive review, issue identification, program analysis and preparation for your call. If you cancel before preparation has begun, no fee is earned or invoiced. Once the preparation has been completed and invoiced, the fee is earned. Details are in the Initial Consultation Agreement and our Refund policy.
Does a consultation make you my representative?
No. A consultation is professional advice on your situation. It is not an application, and it does not make us your representative. If you want us to prepare or submit an application or represent you, that needs a separate signed Retainer/Service Agreement, which sets out the scope of work, fees and who is your representative of record. Until then, you are free to use the advice yourself or to go elsewhere.
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No outcome is guaranteed. Fees are professional fees only unless stated.