What Canadim does

Canadim is a privately held Canadian immigration law firm founded in 2001 by Attorney Renaud Dery and headquartered in Montreal, Quebec, with a secondary Montreal office and a fully bilingual English/French service capability. The firm provides legal representation and consulting across the full spectrum of Canadian immigration pathways, including Express Entry (Federal Skilled Worker, Canadian Experience Class, Federal Skilled Trades), all Provincial Nominee Programs across Canada's provinces and territories, Quebec-specific immigration (SWSP, PEQ, Entrepreneur, Self-Employed, QIIP), family sponsorship (spousal, dependent, parents/grandparents), temporary work permits, study permits, business immigration (Start-Up Visa, entrepreneur streams), Canadian citizenship, and inadmissibility resolution (criminal rehabilitation, TRPs, legal opinion letters). The firm is staffed by 20+ licensed immigration lawyers, RCICs, immigration advisors, and support personnel.

Canadim operates a professional services business model, generating revenue through fees for personalized legal representation on individual immigration matters. Client acquisition relies on a digital-first strategy: an SEO-optimized website with extensive immigration guides and blog content, free online eligibility assessment tools (general, business, and family forms), and interactive utilities (CRS Score Calculator, CLB Language Converter, Visiting Canada Tool) feed qualified leads into phone consultations and full legal engagements. The firm does not disclose its fee schedule publicly; government processing fees are referenced on the site but the firm's own fees are quoted only after consultation. Distribution is direct-to-client via website, phone (+1 514-989-9700), toll-free number, email, and in-person consultations at the Montreal office, with no reseller or third-party distribution layer.

From a competitive position, Canadim competes on 25 years of operating history, regulatory credentials (Quebec Bar Association membership, RCIC licensure), bilingual capability (a meaningful differentiator for Quebec immigration), an extensive content library, and personalized service positioning. The firm has no parent company, no external investment, no subsidiaries, no patents or trademarks on file, and no disclosed funding history, indicating an owner-operated professional practice. Its primary structural exposure is dependence on the volume and policy stability of Canadian immigration, which the federal government has targeted at 385,000 new permanent residents for 2026.

Name

Canadim

Legal name

Canadim

Website

https://canadim.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2001

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Canadim is a Montreal-based Canadian immigration law firm offering legal representation across Express Entry, Provincial Nominee Programs, Quebec immigration, family sponsorship, and work/study permits to individual applicants globally.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Immigration Legal Services

NAICS

Legal Services (5411)

SIC

Services-Legal Services (8111)

akta.pro primary industry

Immigration Law (BPAHAAAL)

Keywords

• Canadian immigration law
• Immigration legal services
• Express Entry services
• Family sponsorship services
• Work permit assistance

Headquarters

HQ city

Montréal

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Immigration Legal Services: Canadim generates revenue through fees for legal representation and consulting services related to Canadian immigration matters. The firm provides personalized legal counsel and representation throughout the immigration process, including application preparation, submission, and follow-up with immigration authorities.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Canadim is a Canadian immigration law firm providing personalized legal representation and consulting across all major Canadian immigration pathways, including Express Entry (Federal Skilled Worker, Canadian Experience Class, Federal Skilled Trades), Provincial Nominee Programs in every province and territory, Quebec immigration, family sponsorship, work permits, study permits, business immigration, Canadian citizenship, and inadmissibility resolution. Services span eligibility assessment, document preparation, application submission, government liaison, and appeal support, delivered by a staff of over 20+ immigration lawyers, Regulated Canadian Immigration Consultants, and advisors.

Product overview

Canadim is a Canadian Immigration Law Firm offering a comprehensive suite of immigration legal services. The company operates primarily as a service-based law firm rather than a software platform, providing personalized legal representation for immigration matters. Their core offerings include Express Entry services (Federal Skilled Worker, Canadian Experience Class, Federal Skilled Trades), Provincial Nominee Programs across all Canadian provinces and territories, Quebec immigration services, family sponsorship, work permits, study permits, business immigration, citizenship applications, and inadmissibility resolution. The firm also provides free online assessment tools including a CRS Score Calculator, CLB Language Converter, and Visiting Canada Tool to help potential clients evaluate their immigration options.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Canadim Immigration Assessment Free online eligibility assessment tool that evaluates prospective immigrants against dozens of Canadian immigration programs to identify the best pathway; targeted at foreign nationals considering Canadian immigration.
• CRS Score Calculator Online tool that calculates Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) scores for Express Entry candidates based on age, education, work experience, and language proficiency; targeted at prospective Express Entry applicants.
• CLB Language Converter Online tool that converts language test scores (IELTS, CELPIP, TEF) to Canadian Language Benchmark levels; targeted at immigration applicants needing to map test results to CLB requirements.
• Visiting Canada Tool Online tool to help determine eligibility and requirements for visiting Canada; targeted at foreign nationals planning short-term visits.
• Express Entry Services Full-service legal representation for Express Entry candidates covering Federal Skilled Worker, Canadian Experience Class, and Federal Skilled Trades programs; targeted at skilled foreign workers and professionals seeking Canadian permanent residence.
• Provincial Nominee Program Services Legal representation for Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) applications across all Canadian provinces and territories including Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, Northwest Territories, Nova Scotia, Ontario, Prince Edward Island, Saskatchewan, and Yukon; targeted at skilled workers, graduates, and entrepreneurs with provincial ties.
• Quebec Immigration Services Specialized legal representation for Quebec immigration programs including Skilled Worker Selection Program (SWSP), Quebec Experience Program (PEQ), Entrepreneur Program, Self-Employed Worker Program, and Investor Program; targeted at applicants choosing Quebec as their destination province.
• Family Sponsorship Services Legal representation for Canadian citizens and permanent residents sponsoring spouses/common-law partners, dependent children, and parents/grandparents for immigration to Canada; targeted at family members of Canadian residents.
• Work Permit Services Legal representation for temporary work permit applications including Temporary Foreign Worker Program, International Mobility Program, Open Work Permits, Post-Graduate Work Permit, International Experience Canada, Spousal Open Work Permit, and Bridging Open Work Permit; targeted at foreign nationals seeking Canadian work authorization.
• Study Permit Services Legal representation for international students seeking study permits, Provincial Attestation Letter (PAL), and Certificat d'acceptation du Quebec (CAQ); targeted at foreign nationals planning to study at Canadian designated learning institutions.
• Business Immigration Services Legal representation for entrepreneurs, investors, and business owners seeking immigration through the Start-Up Visa Program, provincial entrepreneur streams, and federal investor pathways; targeted at foreign business owners and investors.
• Canadian Citizenship Services Legal representation for Canadian citizenship applications including naturalization, citizenship by descent under Bill C-3, and associated documentation; targeted at permanent residents and eligible descendants seeking Canadian citizenship.
• Inadmissibility Services Legal representation for overcoming criminal or medical inadmissibility including criminal rehabilitation, Temporary Resident Permits (TRPs), and legal opinion letters; targeted at foreign nationals facing inadmissibility issues such as DUI convictions.

Quantifiable outcome

• Express Entry processing can take as little as six months from profile submission to permanent resident visa issuance
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Quebec Bar Association (Barreau du Québec)coreOthersAttorney Renaud Dery is a verified member of the Quebec Bar Association. The firm displays the Barreau du Québec logo on its website, indicating regulatory compliance and professional standing.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• KPMG Law (Canada Immigration Services): Big Four firm's Canadian immigration practice providing immigration advisory and compliance services to corporate clients. Comparable because it provides immigration legal services in Canada, but serves primarily enterprise/corporate clients within a broader professional services portfolio rather than individual applicants.
• Fragomen: The largest global corporate immigration law firm with a substantial Canadian practice. Comparable because it provides immigration legal services across work permits, PR, and corporate mobility, but operates at much greater scale with a multinational footprint rather than a Quebec-focused boutique model.
• Deloitte Corporate Immigration (Canada): Big Four firm's Canadian immigration practice serving multinational employers and corporate clients. Comparable in offering Canadian immigration services, but operates as part of a global advisory firm focused on corporate mobility rather than individual applicants.

Direct peers

• Stephenson Law (formerly Lewis & Associates): Canadian immigration law firm providing services across Express Entry, business immigration, and family sponsorship. Comparable as a specialized Canadian immigration boutique with similar service offerings and target client base.
• Pinsky & Associates: Canadian immigration law firm providing services across economic immigration, family sponsorship, and Quebec immigration. Comparable as a Canadian immigration boutique with similar service mix and applicant-focused model.
• Immigration.ca (Steven Meurrens): Canadian immigration law practice with strong content marketing and online presence. Comparable as a Canadian immigration firm competing in the same digital lead-generation channel and serving similar individual applicant segments.
• Green and Spiegel LLP: Canadian immigration law firm based in Ontario serving individual and corporate clients across all Canadian immigration pathways. Comparable as a Canadian full-service immigration law firm with similar service offerings (Express Entry, PNPs, work/study permits, family sponsorship) and similar personal-service go-to-market approach.
• Campbell Cohen: Canadian immigration law firm with a strong Montreal presence offering Express Entry, family sponsorship, work permits, and Quebec immigration services. Directly comparable as a Canadian immigration boutique competing for the same applicant pool with similar service breadth.

Emerging players

• Moving2Canada: Canadian immigration content platform and lead-generation service partner with a network of immigration lawyers. Comparable as a Canadian immigration funnel player — Canadim delivers legal services to applicants that platforms like Moving2Canada help qualify — representing a partial competitor and partial channel partner.
• Knightstone Law: Canadian immigration law firm focused on Quebec immigration and French-speaking applicants. Comparable as a competing Canadian immigration boutique with overlapping Quebec expertise and similar applicant segments.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/canadim
• YouTubeyoutube.com/canadimlawfirm
• Facebookfacebook.com/canadimlawfirm
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/canadim-law-firm
• Instagraminstagram.com/canadimlawfirm

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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