BorderPass

What BorderPass does

BorderPass is a Toronto-based legal technology company founded in 2020 that operates a unified immigration management platform combining generative AI-guided application preparation with mandatory review by licensed Canadian immigration lawyers. The platform targets four primary customer segments: individuals pursuing Canadian study permits, work permits, visitor visas, and permanent residence (including Express Entry and Provincial Nominee Programs); employers hiring and retaining international talent across work permit, LMIA, and PR pathways; Designated Learning Institutions (colleges and universities) managing international student compliance and PAL reporting; and a global network of 1,000+ licensed education agents preparing visa applications on behalf of students.

The product architecture centers on structured AI workflows that organize documents, generate personalized checklists, run 100+ technology-enabled error checks, and surface deadline and permit-expiry reminders. Outputs are reviewed by licensed Canadian immigration lawyers before submission, and an Institution Hub Dashboard gives schools real-time visibility into international student immigration status, approval-rate analytics, and regulatory reporting. The platform has processed more than 60,000 applications spanning 150+ countries, is integrated with Duolingo English Test and Pearson for language verification, and holds SOC 2 Type II, GDPR, CCPA, and HIPAA compliance certifications.

BorderPass generates revenue primarily through recurring subscriptions (individual membership tiers and annual institutional contracts under which schools sponsor student memberships), supplemented by transactional fees such as the $75 CAD IEC profile service and agent commissions tied to student arrivals in Canada. Distribution combines a self-serve digital platform for individuals with dedicated enterprise sales for employers and direct partnership teams for DLIs and education agents. The company is privately held, has raised approximately $1.74M in disclosed funding across two early rounds, and has been recognized on the Financial Times Americas' Fastest Growing Companies 2026 list (ranked #13 overall, #2 in Canada), Deloitte Technology Fast 50 (2025), and Globe and Mail Canada's Top Growing Companies (2025).

Name

BorderPass

Legal name

BorderPass Corp.

Website

https://borderpass.ai

Company type

Private

Founded year

2020

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

BorderPass is a Toronto-based legal technology company that combines generative AI-guided immigration preparation with licensed Canadian immigration lawyer review, serving individuals, employers, designated learning institutions, and a global network of licensed education agents seeking study, work, and permanent residence pathways to Canada.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Immigration Compliance Software

NAICS

Travel Agencies (561510), Translation and Interpretation Services (54193)

SIC

Arrangement Of Transportation Of Freight & Cargo (4731)

akta.pro primary industry

Immigration Case Management Platforms & Document Workflow (THACAKAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Immigration Compliance Software & Case Management Tools (Student Visa Focus) (EDAIADAO), Immigration, Work Authorization & Global Mobility Compliance (THACALAF)

Keywords

• Immigration software platform
• Visa application software
• Immigration compliance tools
• AI immigration guidance
• Global mobility platform

Headquarters

HQ city

Toronto

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Software

Cost components

Technology or R&D, Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Subscriptions: BorderPass operates primarily on a membership/subscription model where individuals and institutions pay for access to the platform's AI guidance tools, lawyer reviews, and compliance tracking features. Membership tiers offer different levels of service and support.
2. IEC Profile Service: IEC profile creation and eligibility checking for $75 CAD, with full application support for International Experience Canada working holiday program.
3. Agent Commission Revenue: Education agents earn commission when students successfully begin their studies in Canada, with BorderPass providing the platform infrastructure for stronger applications that increase arrival rates.
4. Institutional Partnerships: Schools sponsor student memberships to ensure compliance and streamlined immigration support for their international students. Partners typically see full ROI within the first year.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

BorderPass is a global mobility platform that uses generative AI to automate Canadian immigration processes and ongoing compliance. It combines AI-guided application preparation, document organization, automated error checking, and real-time compliance tracking with mandatory review by licensed Canadian immigration lawyers before any submission to IRCC. The platform is sold on a membership/subscription basis to individuals (students, workers, visitors, PR applicants), Canadian employers hiring international talent, designated learning institutions, and a network of 1,000+ global education agents.

Product overview

BorderPass is a unified legal technology platform combining AI-powered guidance with licensed lawyer review for Canadian immigration management. The core platform consists of four main user-facing products: the Newcomers Immigration Platform (for individuals seeking study/work permits and PR), Employers Immigration Management (for business hiring and retention), Schools Immigration Platform (for institutional compliance and student management), and Education Agents Partner Program (for agent workflow optimization). These are supported by specialized modules including Visitor Visa Services, International Experience Canada (IEC) support, Permanent Residence guidance with CRS Calculator, and Visa Refusal Support services. The platform leverages AI for document organization, compliance tracking, and application preparation, with all submissions reviewed by Canadian immigration lawyers before filing with IRCC.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Newcomers Immigration Platform AI-guided immigration platform for individuals seeking Canadian study permits, work permits, and permanent residence, including structured document organization, real-time compliance tracking, deadline reminders, and mandatory licensed Canadian immigration lawyer review of all applications before filing with IRCC.
• Employers Immigration Management Business immigration platform for Canadian employers hiring and retaining international talent, covering work permits, LMIA filings, permanent residence pathways, and ongoing compliance tracking with automated reminders and lawyer-backed oversight.
• Schools Immigration Platform Institutional platform for Canadian designated learning institutions to manage international student immigration applications, PAL reporting, real-time compliance monitoring, enrollment forecasting, and approval-rate tracking through a centralized dashboard.
• Education Agents Partner Program Partner platform for global education agents and counselling agencies to prepare stronger Canadian study permit applications using structured workflows, document organization, and lawyer-reviewed submissions, with commission tracking tied to successful student arrivals.
• Visitor Visa Services Immigration guidance and application support for visitors to Canada, including tourist visas, super visas for parents and grandparents, stay extensions, and status changes for individuals already in Canada.
• International Experience Canada (IEC) Working holiday visa support for the Canadian International Experience Canada government program, including profile creation and eligibility checking ($75 CAD) and full application support across the Working Holiday, Young Professionals, and International Co-op categories.
• Permanent Residence Platform Guided pathway to Canadian permanent residence through Express Entry, Provincial Nominee Programs (PNP), Canadian Experience Class, and family sponsorship, with AI-driven CRS score guidance and strategic optimization for Express Entry candidates.
• Visa Refusal Support Reconsideration, reapplication, and judicial review services for refused Canadian visa applications, with legal representation through Federal Court for matters that proceed to judicial review.

Quantifiable outcome

• 5% average increase in study permit approval rate for partner institutions
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers15 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability6 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

14 partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• CanadianSIMminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 May 2026BorderPass partnered exclusively with CanadianSIM, Canada's leading pre-arrival wireless provider, to provide international students with working Canadian phone numbers before arrival. This partnership expands pre-arrival support for students.
• DentalcorpcoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 13 March 2026Dentalcorp partnered with BorderPass to support international hiring and retention across over 600 locations in Canada. BorderPass will be used to support immigration needs of international talent.
• Crandall UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 13 January 2026Partnership gives international students legal-backed support for study permit applications and a smoother arrival process to Canada.
• Duolingo English TestcoreTechnology or Integration · 17 July 2025Partnership to simplify Canadian immigration with trusted, fast language verification for study, work, and beyond. Integration helps newcomers verify English scores quickly and confidently.
• Kwantlen Polytechnic University (KPU)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 9 July 2025KPU-BorderPass partnership provides international students with extra support for their immigration journey, enhancing the student experience.
• PearsoncoreTechnology or Integration · 5 June 2025Partnership integration helps aspiring students and professionals verify English scores quickly and confidently when applying through BorderPass.
• Languages CanadacoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 29 April 2025Partnership to streamline visa applications, reduce refusals, and provide legal support for international students in Canada. Combines language training with immigration support.
• Red Deer PolytechniccoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 30 January 2025Partnership enhances immigration process for international students at RDP, providing structured legal support for study permits and compliance.
• St. Thomas UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 21 June 2024Partnership provides comprehensive end-to-end support for international students, enriching their academic and professional journeys in Canada.
• Nipissing UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 24 May 2024Collaboration aims to provide international students with reliable resource for affordable, transparent, and realistic guidance on immigration matters.
• MPOWER FinancingminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 21 May 2024Partnership to help promising international students from around the world navigate the Canadian immigration system and successfully begin studying at top Canadian universities.
• Trinity Western UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 16 May 2024Partnership provides immigration guidance and support for TWU students, enhancing services to ensure incoming students receive the assistance they need.
• SAIT (Southern Alberta Institute of Technology)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 8 April 2024SAIT's International Centre offers potential students additional peace of mind through the admission process with BorderPass immigration support.
• Centennial CollegecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 11 March 2024Partnership to provide trusted immigration services and support pathways to post-graduation employment for international students.

Scale indicators12 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Envoy Global: Tech-enabled immigration and global mobility platform serving employers with work visas, green cards, and compliance. Directly comparable to BorderPass's Employers product, though focused on US-anchored multinational employers.
• Velocity Global: Global mobility platform combining employer-of-record services with immigration support and compliance tooling. Directly comparable to BorderPass's employer-side offering, especially for companies hiring across borders.
• Boundless Immigration: US-focused digital immigration platform combining technology with attorney review for green cards, citizenship, and family-based applications. Closest comparable in product model (AI + lawyer review), though serving the US market.
• VisaPlace: Canadian immigration law firm with technology-enabled service delivery across study permits, work permits, and PR. Directly comparable to BorderPass on Canadian individual immigration pathways.
• Canadim: Established Canadian immigration consultancy offering legal representation for study, work, and PR applications. Comparable in customer profile (individuals and institutions) and service depth to BorderPass's lawyer-reviewed offering.

Broad incumbents

• Fragomen: Largest global immigration law firm with proprietary technology (Fragomen Navigate) for employer immigration management. Comparable enterprise immigration workflow functionality, but operating at much greater scale and multi-jurisdiction breadth.
• Deel: Global HR and payroll platform that has expanded into immigration and visa sponsorship services. Overlaps with BorderPass's employer immigration product but operates across a much broader HR stack and at significantly greater scale.
• IDP Education: Global international education services company placing students at universities worldwide, including Canada. Operates at significantly larger scale and overlaps with BorderPass on international student mobility, particularly through education agent networks.

Emerging players

• ApplyBoard: Canadian EdTech platform helping international students apply to study at partner institutions. Complementary to BorderPass's Schools product — both serve DLIs and international student pipelines, though ApplyBoard focuses on admissions rather than immigration compliance.

Others

• MPOWER Financing: Cross-border student lending and immigration support platform for international students studying in the US and Canada. Listed as a BorderPass GTM partner, and adjacent in serving international students' end-to-end study journey.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds2 records

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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