AskAïa

What AskAïa does

AskAïa is a Montreal-based AI-powered Global Mobility OS that helps HR, People Ops, and Talent Acquisition teams in Canada manage immigration compliance for international employees. The platform provides real-time work permit and visa tracking, automated renewal alerts, a centralized Global Talent Hub with a portable Global Talent ID per employee, secure document vault with e-signature, and Retention Intelligence analytics. It serves a primary B2B segment (companies employing foreign workers, with named customers including EcoAir, Groupe Meloche, and Montreal Alliance) and a secondary direct-to-immigrant segment using a multilingual AI assistant for eligibility assessments and file preparation.

The core product, the Aïa Compliance Hub, is priced at $99/month for up to 10 workers, with custom enterprise plans for larger teams; a one-time $490 CAD immigration file preparation service is sold to individuals. The AI stack combines natural language processing, predictive analytics for compliance deadlines, knowledge retrieval over Canadian federal and provincial immigration policy (covering all 10 provinces), and generative AI for personalized recommendations in 80+ languages. The platform is positioned as a complement to existing HRIS/ATS systems rather than a replacement, focusing on the international population segment.

The business operates under Admis Technologies Inc. (legal entity in Quebec), was rebranded from 'Admis' to 'AskAïa' in 2024, and is led by Co-Founder Antony Diaz (a Colombian immigrant to Quebec) with CTO Jean David Olekhnovitch and Strategic Immigration Expert Bani Arora. No external venture funding is disclosed. Distribution is hybrid: product-led (free AI assessments, self-serve subscriptions) for individuals, and sales-led (demo bookings, custom enterprise pricing) for HR buyers, augmented by community partnerships including a May 2025 collaboration with the Embassy of Colombia in Canada.

Name

AskAïa

Legal name

Admis Technologies Inc.

Website

https://askaia.ca

Company type

Private

Founded year

2024

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

AskAïa is a Montreal-based AI-powered Global Mobility OS that helps Canadian HR teams manage immigration compliance, work permits, and retention for international employees, and serves individual immigrants through a multilingual AI assistant.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Global Mobility / Immigration Compliance Software

NAICS

Educational Support Services (611710)

SIC

Services-Prepackaged Software (7372)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYTHACAKAD

Immigration Case Management Platforms & Document Workflow

Travel & Hospitality/Business Travel & Corporate Travel Management/Visa, Immigration & Work Permit Services

SECONDARYEDAAADAF

Digital Access & Online Government Services for Immigrants

Education/Adult & Continuing Education/Citizenship & Immigrant Integration Education

SECONDARYTHACAKAM

Immigration Outsourcing & Managed Services (BPO/RPO for Immigration)

Travel & Hospitality/Business Travel & Corporate Travel Management/Visa, Immigration & Work Permit Services

Keywords

• Immigration compliance software
• Global mobility management
• Work permit tracking
• HR compliance platform
• AI immigration assistant

Headquarters

HQ city

Montreal

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Software

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. SaaS Subscription (Aïa Compliance Hub): Monthly subscription for HR compliance platform at $99/month for up to 10 workers. Scales with international employee population. Additional revenue from enterprise custom plans for larger teams.
2. Immigration Application Preparation: One-time fee of $490 CAD for automated immigration file preparation including government forms completion, personalized motivation letter, and step-by-step guide
3. Expert Review Service: Application review by certified immigration expert (Bani Arora) included with PR application service

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

AskAïa is an AI-powered Global Mobility OS (Operating System) that helps HR teams and individual immigrants manage Canadian immigration compliance. The platform provides real-time tracking of work permits and visas, automated renewal alerts, centralized employee records via the Global Talent ID, an AI virtual assistant (Aïa) supporting 80+ languages, and predictive compliance analytics. Core revenue comes from the Aïa Compliance Hub SaaS subscription priced at $99/month for up to 10 workers, with a one-time $490 CAD immigration application preparation service for individuals.

Product overview

AskAïa is a Global Mobility OS (Operating System) for HR and international talents, consisting of a unified platform with multiple integrated modules. The core offering is the Aïa Compliance Hub ($99/month), which provides real-time permit tracking and automated compliance alerts. This core platform is augmented by specialized modules including Aïa Comply (HR compliance automation), Aïa Guide (multilingual AI support assistant for workers), Aïa Permits (permit lifecycle management), and Aïa Services (professional services and setup support). The platform also offers a free Express Entry Assessment tool for individual immigration applicants. Key features include a Global Talent Hub with individual employee profiles, a Global Talent ID system for portable employee records, Retention Intelligence for workforce analytics, and Predictive Compliance powered by AI. AskAïa positions itself as complementing existing HRIS/ATS systems rather than replacing them, focusing specifically on the international employee segment with immigration timelines, renewal workflows, and mobility planning.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Aïa Comply: HR compliance hub for immigration tracking and permit management.
• Aïa Guide
• Aïa Permits
• Aïa Services

Products and services

• Aïa Compliance Hub Centralized SaaS platform providing real-time tracking of work permits, visas, and immigration statuses with automated renewal alerts, secure document vault with e-signature and version history, and compliance management for international employees. Priced at $99/month for up to 10 workers; custom plans available for larger teams.
• Aïa Comply HR compliance solution automating immigration compliance tracking, permit management, and TET (Temporary Employment Tax) ceilings per site, with audit-ready reporting for HR teams.
• Aïa Guide Multilingual AI support assistant for foreign workers and HR teams that answers HR questions, reduces repetitive inquiries, and provides reliable information in 80+ languages to reduce HR workload.
• Aïa Permits Permit management module for tracking and managing work permits and renewals across Canadian federal and provincial jurisdictions.
• Aïa Services Professional services including guided setup, templates, training, and ongoing support for international talent management and immigration compliance.
• Immigration File Preparation Service One-time service at $490 CAD that automates immigration file preparation including completion of all government forms, generation of a personalized motivation letter, and step-by-step application guide. Expert review by a certified immigration consultant is included.

Quantifiable outcome

• Zero missed renewals through predictive alerts and automated workflows
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 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

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Embassy of Colombia in CanadacoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 22 May 2025Co-organized free immigration webinar for Colombians in Quebec on May 22, 2025. Initiative to support Colombian community in navigating Quebec immigration process with guidance in Spanish from trusted experts including Antony Diaz (AskAia co-founder) and Bani Arora (licensed immigration consultant).
• Bani AroracoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerLicensed Canadian immigration consultant serving as Strategic Immigration Expert at Admis. Reviews immigration applications for customers and provides expert consultation services for PR and immigration matters.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Envoy Global: Immigration case management and global mobility platform serving HR teams; directly comparable to AskAïa's Compliance Hub in functionality and buyer (HR/People Ops).
• Localyze: Global mobility and immigration SaaS platform providing visa/permit tracking and compliance for international hires; comparable product offering and HR buyer.
• Velocity Global: Global Employer of Record and immigration services platform with technology for managing international workforce compliance; comparable global mobility value proposition.
• LegalPad: Tech-enabled immigration services platform focused on employment-based visas for companies; directly comparable immigration case management offering for HR buyers.

Regional players

• Boundless Immigration: US-focused immigration platform with AI-assisted application tools; comparable product (immigration tech + AI assistant) but geographically concentrated in the United States.

Broad incumbents

• Deel: Global HR and payroll platform with embedded immigration/visa support; broader incumbent that competes in adjacent global-mobility territory and bundles immigration with EOR/payroll.
• Remote: Global HR platform offering international hiring, payroll, and immigration support as part of a broader HR suite; broader incumbent overlapping with global mobility.
• Globalization Partners: Global Employer of Record with embedded immigration and visa services; broader incumbent in the global mobility space competing for the same enterprise HR buyer.

Emerging players

• Jobbatical: Immigration platform focused on relocating tech talent internationally; comparable immigration-case-management offering but narrower use case (tech workers) and emerging-stage profile.
• April9: AI-powered immigration technology platform; emerging direct competitor focused on AI-native immigration case automation similar to AskAïa's Aïa assistant.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/askaia-ca

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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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