The Mackenzie Immigration

What The Mackenzie Immigration does

The Mackenzie Immigration is a Toronto-based Canadian immigration consultancy founded in 2010 that helps international students, skilled workers, and families secure Canadian study permits, work permits, permanent residence, and family-class sponsorships. The firm operates under ICCRC/CICC regulatory oversight through licensed RCIC consultants and has built a base of 20,000+ clients over 14 years of operation.

Its service portfolio spans federal economic programs, study and work permits, family sponsorship, and provincial nominee programs, delivered through a Toronto head office, three mainland China sub-branches, a sub-brand called Visaca, and an inland-services arm under studyworkpermit.ca focused on applicants already inside Canada. The firm also operates an owned blog/content platform used for organic inbound lead generation and offers a money-back guarantee as a trust signal.

The business model is B2C, generating revenue through per-case consulting fees (typically several thousand dollars per application). Distribution combines direct-to-consumer digital marketing (SEO/content), referrals from past clients, and China-based sub-branches targeting the Chinese applicant cohort — historically the largest single source-country for Canadian international students and economic immigrants. The 11-50 employee band and absence of disclosed funding place the firm in the small-business services tier.

Name

The Mackenzie Immigration

Legal name

The Mackenzie Immigration Inc.

Website

https://visaca.ca

Company type

Private

Founded year

2010

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

The Mackenzie Immigration is a Toronto-based, ICCRC-regulated Canadian immigration consultancy founded in 2010 that helps international students, skilled workers, and families secure Canadian study permits, work permits, and permanent residence across federal and provincial programs.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Immigration Consulting Services

SIC

Services-Legal Services (8111)

akta.pro primary industry

Business Visa Application & Processing Services (THACAKAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Work Permit & Employment Authorization Services (THACAKAB), Family/Dependent Visa & Permit Services for Assignees (THACAKAK), Immigration Support Services (Translations, Certified Copies, Biometrics, Medicals) (THACAKAH), Immigration Law (BPAHAAAL)

Keywords

• Immigration consulting
• Visa application services
• Express entry assistance
• Study permit services
• Work permit processing

Headquarters

HQ city

Toronto

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Immigration Consulting Services: The company generates revenue through professional consulting fees for immigration services including Express Entry applications, study permits, work permits, family sponsorship, and citizenship applications. They offer free initial consultation and assessment.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

The Mackenzie Immigration is a Toronto-based immigration consultancy that assists foreign nationals with Canadian immigration applications across multiple streams, including Express Entry, LMIA/work permits, study permits, family sponsorship, Quebec immigration, visitor visas, PR extension, citizenship applications, and provincial immigration programs. Services are delivered as paid, case-by-case engagements to individual applicants, supported by ICCRC accreditation, a money-back guarantee, and a free initial consultation.

Product overview

The Mackenzie Immigration is a licensed immigration and visa application consulting company based in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Established in 2010, the firm operates as a single-service consultancy offering immigration advisory and application representation rather than a technology platform. The core offering consists of immigration consulting services organized around specific visa categories and immigration pathways: Express Entry (federal skilled immigration), LMIA (employer-driven work permits), Family Sponsorship, Quebec Immigration, Visitor Visas, PR Extensions, Citizenship Applications, Study Permits, Work Permits, and Provincial Immigration Programs covering all Canadian provinces and territories. The company does not offer separate product modules or add-ons—services are delivered as integrated consulting engagements for individual clients. The firm is accredited by the Immigration Consultants of Canada Regulatory Council (ICCRC) and maintains branch offices in mainland China.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Express Entry Federal economic immigration program support for skilled workers applying for Canadian permanent residence through Express Entry, aimed at individual foreign nationals with work experience and qualifications.
• LMIA (Labour Market Impact Assessment) Employer-driven work permit support involving Labour Market Impact Assessment processing for Canadian employers hiring foreign workers, serving skilled foreign worker applicants and their sponsoring employers.
• Family Sponsorship Support for Canadian citizens and permanent residents sponsoring eligible family members (spouses, partners, parents, children, or other relatives) for Canadian permanent residence.
• Quebec Immigration Support for foreign nationals applying through Quebec's separately administered immigration programs, including the Quebec Skilled Worker Program and related Quebec selection and CSQ processes.
• Visitor Visa Application support for temporary resident visas (TRVs) allowing individuals to visit Canada for tourism, family visits, or short-term purposes.
• PR Extension Support for existing Canadian permanent residents seeking to renew or extend their PR card and maintain valid landed immigrant status.
• Citizenship Application End-to-end support for permanent residents applying for Canadian citizenship, covering eligibility assessment, documentation, and application filing.
• Study Permit Application support for international students admitted to Canadian designated learning institutions who require a study permit to begin their program of study.
• Work Permit Support for foreign nationals applying for Canadian work permits, including LMIA-based, LMIA-exempt (e.g., intra-company transferee, international agreements), and post-graduation work permits.
• Provincial Immigration Programs Support for foreign nationals applying through Canadian Provincial Nominee Programs (PNPs) across participating provinces, aimed at workers, graduates, or entrepreneurs with targeted skills.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 10,000 students successfully brought to Canada
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Absolute Immigration: Canadian immigration consultancy offering Express Entry, PNP, family sponsorship, and study permit services. Closely comparable in service mix, customer type, and professional-services delivery model.
• Maple Leaf Forever Immigration Services: Canadian immigration consultancy serving student and skilled-worker applicants with pathway assessment and application support. Directly comparable in client base (international applicants) and service categories.
• VisaPlace: Toronto-based Canadian immigration law firm/consultancy providing permanent residence, work permit, and study permit services. Comparable in service breadth, target customer (international applicants), and Canadian focus.
• Canadim: Canadian immigration consultancy headquartered in Montreal, offering Express Entry, study permits, work permits, and family sponsorship services. Directly comparable as a licensed Canadian immigration advisory firm with a similar multi-stream service portfolio.
• Bright Immigration: Canadian immigration consultancy with a strong China-desk focus, serving study, work, and PR applicants. Closely comparable in Chinese-market acquisition channels, customer base, and service-line coverage.
• Anderson Immigration Services: Canadian immigration consultancy serving study permit, work permit, Express Entry, and family-class applicants. Comparable in target customers, service mix, and licensed-consultant model.
• Sable International: International immigration and financial advisory firm with strong presence in South Africa, Nigeria, and the UK targeting Canadian and other immigration pathways. Comparable in cross-border immigration advisory and a focus on skilled-worker and investor routes.

Broad incumbents

• Fragomen: Global immigration law firm serving multinational corporates, employees, and high-net-worth individuals. Comparable as a top-of-category incumbent in immigration advisory, with much broader scale, technology investment, and corporate client focus.
• K KPMG Immigration Advisory: Big Four advisory firm offering immigration and global mobility services to corporate clients and individuals. Comparable as a broad incumbent in cross-border immigration/tax advisory, with materially larger scale and corporate GTM.

Regional players

• Smith Stone Walters: Big Four advisory firm offering global immigration and mobility services to corporate clients. Comparable in cross-border immigration advisory but with much larger scale, technology investment, and corporate GTM.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/imm_mackenzie
• Facebookfacebook.com/mackenzieimmigration
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/the-mackenzie-immigration-inc

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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