RCIC-led · Toronto

A clear path through Canadian immigration.

Harborstone Immigration Counsel helps skilled workers, international graduates, and employers navigate Express Entry, provincial nominations, and work permits without guesswork. We build document checklists you can actually complete, flag age and CRS trade-offs early, and prepare submission packages that reduce needless refusals caused by missing forms or inconsistent dates.

Consultations available in English, French, and Mandarin.

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Pathways

Who we help

We focus on economic immigration—study and work routes that lead to permanent residence.

Skilled workers

CRS optimization, credential assessments, and provincial nominee strategies when Express Entry draws stall.

Employer sponsorship

LMIA-exempt and LMIA-required work permits with compliant job ads, wage tables, and transition plans.

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Study permits

Letter of acceptance review, financial documentation coaching, and post-graduation work permit planning.

Family sponsorship

Spousal and common-law sponsorship with evidence calendars and interview prep when IRCC requests proof.

Refusal response

We analyze refusal letters, identify curable vs structural issues, and quote reapplication or judicial review referrals.

Corporate mobility

Intra-company transfers and global talent stream cases for tech and manufacturing expansions into Ontario.

Process

From consult to submission

  1. 01

    Eligibility review

    60-minute consult with a regulated consultant; you leave with a written pathway memo and document list.

  2. 02

    Document coaching

    We mark up drafts of employer letters, proof-of-funds, and travel history before you gather notarized copies.

  3. 03

    Submission & tracking

    Portal filing, biometric reminders, and medical exam timing so you do not miss a validity window.

Practice snapshot

Applications filed since 2018
1,200+
Consultants on staff
4
Median doc review turnaround
11 days
Languages for client meetings
3

Professional fees

Government fees billed separately with receipts.

Payment plans available on select packages

Consult

60-minute eligibility assessment with written pathway memo.

CAD $250

  • CRS snapshot
  • Document list
  • Timeline estimate
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Common

Express Entry

Profile setup, ITA response, and PR application to decision.

CAD $3,200

  • Credential guidance
  • Portal filing
  • Biometric reminders
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Employer work permit

Includes employer compliance review and employee work permit filing.

CAD $4,800

  • Job ad templates
  • LMIA strategy
  • Border prep letter
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Applicant stories

“They told me my CRS gap honestly and built a provincial nominee plan instead of selling a fantasy Express Entry file.”
Diego AlvarezSoftware engineer, now PR
“Our HR team finally had a checklist that legal could sign—no more last-minute missing job offer clauses.”
Mei LinHR director, Northlake Robotics
“After a refusal, they showed exactly which travel dates were inconsistent and rebuilt the narrative with evidence.”
Samira HaddadHealthcare technologist

Composite quotes; outcomes vary by case.

Common questions

Are you lawyers?

We are regulated immigration consultants (RCIC). We refer judicial reviews and complex inadmissibility cases to partner counsel.

Can you guarantee approval?

No ethical firm can. We guarantee diligent file preparation and transparent advice when a pathway is weak.

Do you help with US visas?

We coordinate with US counsel for dual-intent planning but do not file US petitions ourselves.

What if IRCC requests additional documents?

ADRs are included in full-service fees. We draft responses and coach you on evidence within IRCC deadlines.

Bring your refusal letter or your hopeful CRS score.

We will tell you the next honest step—even if it is wait, study, or provincial nominee.

Toronto

Request a consult

Share citizenship, current status in Canada, and education—we reply with available slots within two business days.