What ISA Global does

ISA Global is an India-headquartered immigration consultancy operating as a unit of IACT Global Education (P) Ltd., founded in 2008 by alumni of IIT Delhi, FMS Delhi, MIT Boston, DCE, and IIM Calcutta. The firm provides end-to-end immigration services to Indian professionals, students, and families seeking to migrate primarily to Canada and Australia, with additional offerings spanning USA, Germany, Denmark, New Zealand, South Africa, Hong Kong, Portugal, Sweden, Austria, and the UAE. Its service stack covers education and skills assessment coordination, English test preparation (IELTS, CELPIP, PTE, TOEFL), documentation and application submission, post-invitation hand-holding, and post-landing settlement support including job search assistance.

The company's underlying technology footprint is minimal: it operates as a service-based consultancy relying on a website, blog/content management system, and e-learning materials for test preparation, with no proprietary platforms, APIs, or AI/ML capabilities disclosed. Revenue is generated through quote-based professional services fees per immigration case, supplemented by English test training programs. ISA Global runs a direct-to-consumer go-to-market anchored by free weekend immigration seminars across six Indian metros (Delhi/NCR, Mumbai, Pune, Hyderabad, Bengaluru, Chennai), recurring virtual webinars three times per week, a large content library for organic search acquisition, and active social media presence. International offices in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia and Melbourne provide destination-country presence for Canadian and Australian client servicing. Customer base consists entirely of individual consumers, with no enterprise or institutional clients referenced; the company claims to have counseled over 1,00,000 people across 15+ years of operation.

Name

ISA Global

Legal name

IACT Global Education (P) Ltd.

Website

https://isaglobal.in

Company type

Private

Founded year

2008

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

ISA Global is an India-based immigration consultancy founded in 2008, serving individual Indian professionals and students seeking visas and permanent residency primarily for Canada and Australia, with additional coverage across 10+ other countries. The firm operates six Indian offices plus international offices in Canada and Australia, delivering end-to-end documentation, test preparation, and post-landing support.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Immigration Consulting Services

NAICS

All Other Travel Arrangement and Reservation Services (561599), Educational Support Services (611710), Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services (54)

SIC

Services-Management Consulting Services (8742), Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Global Mobility & Cross-Border Tax/Immigration Advisory (THACAKAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Immigration, Visa & Work Authorization Support (HSAKAJAF), On-Ground Orientation, Travel, Transfers & Logistics Support (EDAIAHAL), Outbound Exchange Advising, Placement & Nomination Services (EDAIABAL)

Keywords

• Immigration consulting services
• Visa advisory
• Permanent residency assistance
• English test preparation
• Study abroad guidance

Headquarters

HQ city

Noida

HQ country

India

HQ region

Asia

Offices8 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 Consultancy Services: ISA Global charges consultancy fees for end-to-end immigration services including education assessment, skill assessment, English test training (IELTS, CELPIP, PTE, TOEFL), application submission, post-invitation assistance, and post-landing services. The refund policy indicates fees are chargeable with refund provisions for rejection cases. The exact pricing structure is not publicly disclosed.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

ISA Global is an immigration and visa consulting firm that provides end-to-end permanent residency and study visa services for Indian professionals and students seeking to migrate to Canada, Australia, USA, Germany, New Zealand, Denmark, South Africa, Hong Kong, and other countries. The offering spans initial eligibility evaluation, education and skills assessment support, English language test preparation (IELTS, CELPIP, PTE, TOEFL), documentation and application submission, post-invitation assistance through visa receipt, and post-landing settlement support. Revenue is generated through consultancy fees for these professional immigration services, with free webinars and seminars serving as the primary lead-generation channel.

Product overview

ISA Global is an immigration and visa consulting firm offering comprehensive immigration services across multiple countries. The core offering consists of country-specific immigration programs including Canada's Express Entry, Provincial Nominee Programs, and Federal Skilled Worker pathways; Australia's Skilled Independent and State Nomination visas; and other country programs including USA EB-5, Germany Job Seeker, New Zealand, South Africa, Hong Kong, and Denmark. Supporting services include English test preparation (IELTS, CELPIP, PTE, TOEFL), educational and skills assessment assistance, documentation support, and post-landing settlement services. The company operates through offices in India (Delhi/NCR, Mumbai, Pune, Hyderabad, Bengaluru, Chennai) and has international presence in Canada (Nova Scotia) and Australia (Melbourne).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Canada Express Entry Program A points-based immigration system for skilled workers to apply for Canadian permanent residency, managed through the Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS). Targeted at Indian professionals and students seeking Canada PR.
• Federal Skilled Worker Program Immigration program for skilled workers with foreign work experience who meet minimum eligibility requirements for Canadian permanent residency. Targeted at skilled professionals outside Canada.
• Canada Experience Class Immigration pathway for individuals who have at least one year of skilled work experience in Canada and want to become permanent residents. Targeted at temporary foreign workers and international graduates with Canadian work experience.
• Canada Provincial Nominee Programs (PNP) Provincial immigration programs including Ontario PNP, Quebec PR, Alberta PNP, British Columbia PNP, Manitoba PNP, Nova Scotia PNP, New Brunswick PNP, Prince Edward Island PNP, and Saskatchewan PNP for provincial nomination to Canada. Targeted at applicants seeking provincial nomination to strengthen their PR pathway.
• Australia Skilled Independent Visa (Subclass 189) Points-tested visa for skilled workers who are not sponsored by an employer or family member or nominated by a state or territory government. Targeted at Indian skilled professionals seeking Australian permanent residency.
• Australia State Nomination (Subclass 190) Visa for skilled workers nominated by an Australian state or territory government, including New South Wales 190 and Victoria 190 programs. Targeted at skilled professionals whose occupations align with state skill needs.
• IELTS Training Program Three-month training program combining e-learning materials with personal trainer support to help candidates prepare for International English Language Testing System exams for immigration purposes. Targeted at immigration and study abroad applicants needing English proficiency scores.
• CELPIP Training English language proficiency test preparation for Canadian immigration, available in paper-based and computer-based formats. Targeted at Canadian immigration applicants.
• PTE Test Preparation Pearson Test of English academic preparation for immigration and study abroad applications. Targeted at immigration and study abroad applicants needing PTE scores.
• TOEFL Test Preparation Test of English as a Foreign Language preparation for immigration and study abroad purposes. Targeted at applicants needing TOEFL scores for US, Canadian, or other destinations.
• Study Abroad Services Guidance and assistance for studying in Canada, Australia, UK, and USA including university selection, application support, and visa guidance. Targeted at Indian students seeking international higher education.
• USA EB-5 Investor Visa Investment-based immigration program for the United States requiring minimum capital investment in a new commercial enterprise. Targeted at Indian high-net-worth investors seeking US permanent residency.
• Germany Job Seeker Visa Visa program allowing qualified professionals to search for employment in Germany, with additional support for EU Blue Card applications. Targeted at Indian professionals exploring Germany as a destination.
• New Zealand Skilled Migrant Visa Points-based residence visa for skilled workers who meet salary and qualification thresholds for New Zealand immigration. Targeted at Indian skilled professionals seeking New Zealand residency.
• South Africa Critical Skills Visa Immigration visa for individuals with critical skills in demand in South Africa, supporting the Points-Based System application process. Targeted at skilled professionals considering South Africa as a destination.
• Hong Kong Quality Migrant Admission Scheme (QMAS) Quota-based scheme allowing talented individuals without local job offers to settle in Hong Kong. Targeted at Indian professionals and specialists seeking Hong Kong residence.
• Denmark Green Card Residence permit based on the Danish Points-Based System for skilled workers from non-EU/EEA countries. Targeted at skilled Indian professionals exploring Denmark as a destination.

Quantifiable outcome

• Successfully helped clients obtain Canada PR with COPR (Confirmation of Permanent Residence)
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves1 record

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• CanApprove: India-focused immigration consultancy specialising in Canada PR pathways (Express Entry, PNPs) with multi-city presence and consultation-led GTM. Overlaps ISA Global heavily on the Canada PR service line and customer persona.
• Worldwide Immigration Consultants Services (WICS): Indian immigration consultancy offering Canada PR, Australia PR, and study-abroad services with a multi-city office footprint. Directly comparable to ISA Global in customer segment (Indian professionals), service mix, and seminar-driven acquisition model.
• Aptech Visa: Mumbai-based immigration consultancy providing Canada, Australia, and other country immigration services with similar IELTS training add-ons. Comparable as a same-segment Indian competitor targeting the same working-professional cohort.
• KC Overseas Education: Indian education and immigration consultancy with overseas offices and partnerships offering study-abroad and visa services. Comparable on the study-abroad segment that ISA Global also addresses, though with a heavier education-counselling emphasis.
• Y-Axis: India's largest overseas immigration and visa consultancy, headquartered in Hyderabad. Operates a near-identical model of multi-city seminars, country-specific immigration services (Canada, Australia, etc.), and IELTS coaching, making it the most directly comparable peer to ISA Global.

Others

• CollegeDunia: Indian study-abroad discovery and comparison platform with growing immigration-adjacent content and lead-generation services. Comparable as an enabling ecosystem participant that influences the same student/professional buyer journey ISA Global targets.

Broad incumbents

• IDP Education: Global education services company listed in Australia, co-owner of IELTS, with broad international student placement and immigration-adjacent services. Comparable as a much larger incumbent operating in adjacent immigration/study-abroad territory with significant brand and IELTS infrastructure advantages.

Emerging players

• Atlys: Venture-backed digital visa processing platform that automates application workflows for individual travellers. Represents the technology-led, self-serve disruption to traditional consultancies like ISA Global, though with narrower immigration advice scope.
• OneCan Immigration: Newer India-focused digital immigration platform offering Canada PR services with a tech-enabled, lower-fee model. Comparable as an emerging direct competitor to ISA Global's core Canada PR service line targeting the same Indian professional segment.

Regional players

• MARA-registered Australian migration agents (collective category): Licensed Australian migration agents (e.g., Australia-migration-services firms) operate in ISA Global's Australia visa segment but from within Australia under local regulation. They represent the regulated onshore alternative to ISA Global's offshore-to-Australia advisory model.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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• YouTubeyoutube.com/c/isaglobalindia
• Facebookfacebook.com/isaglobalindia
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/isa-global-india
• Instagraminstagram.com/isaglobalimmigration
• Pinterestin.pinterest.com/isaglobal

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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