World Immigration Consultants

What World Immigration Consultants does

World Immigration Consultants is a privately-held immigration and overseas education consultancy headquartered at Level 3, Oasis Centre, Somajiguda, Hyderabad, India. Founded in 2018 and operating with 11-50 employees, the firm serves Indian students and professionals seeking to study abroad or obtain permanent residency visas. Its core offerings are organized into two service lines: Study Abroad Services (counselling, university shortlisting, application filing, SOP/LOR guidance, visa filing, and post-offer support for destinations in Canada, USA, UK, and Australia) and PR Visa Services (profile evaluation, skills mapping, ECA processing, EOI submission, and ITA guidance for Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Germany, Hong Kong, and South Africa). Ancillary revenue streams include a paid Eligibility Check Service priced at INR 1,000-1,770 (or USD 20-30 internationally), education loan assistance through partnerships with 13+ banks and NBFCs, and forex referral commissions via Zenith Forex Online.

The business runs on a sales-led, professional-services model delivered through inside sales (phone, WhatsApp, email) and a physical walk-in office, with no proprietary technology platform and no app, API, or AI capabilities disclosed. GTM relies on website content marketing, free counselling sessions, free university shortlisting, and word-of-mouth referrals; payment is accepted via ICICI bank transfer, UPI (Google Pay, PhonePe, Paytm), payment link, swipe machine, and cash. The company is privately held with no disclosed funding, parent company, or subsidiary structure; founder Imran Hussain serves concurrently as Founder, Head of Marketing, Digital Marketing Head, and VP of Business Development. Notable third-party validation includes a 2018 ranking among 'The 10 Most Trusted Immigration Consulting Companies' by Insights Success.

Name

World Immigration Consultants

Legal name

World Immigration Consultants

Website

https://worldimmigrationconsultants.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2018

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

World Immigration Consultants is a Hyderabad-based immigration and overseas education consultancy serving Indian students and professionals seeking study abroad placements and PR visas in Canada, Australia, the UK, the USA, and other destinations, delivered through a single office, phone, WhatsApp, and website channels.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Immigration and Study Abroad Consultancy

NAICS

Management Consulting Services (54161)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Student Visa Application Preparation & Filing Services (EDAIADAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Immigration Legal Advisory & Representation (Student Visas) (EDAIADAB), Visa & Immigration Processing Support (I-20/DS-2019, visa letters, renewals) (EDALANAB), International Student Advising & Compliance (SEVIS/UKVI/IRCC) (EDALANAA)

Keywords

• Study abroad consultancy
• Immigration consultation services
• PR visa processing
• Overseas education counselling
• Student visa filing

Headquarters

HQ city

Hyderabad

HQ country

India

HQ region

Asia

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Study Abroad Consultancy Services: End-to-end study abroad consultancy including counselling, university shortlisting, application filing, visa processing, and post-visa support services. Revenue generated through service fees charged to students.
2. PR Visa Processing Services: Permanent Residency visa consultation and processing services for Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Germany, Hong Kong, and South Africa. Service fees charged for profile evaluation, EOI submission, ITA process guidance, and complete visa filing.
3. Eligibility Assessment Services: Paid eligibility check reports providing CRS scoring, point analysis, and immigration pathway clarity. Offered at INR 1000 (offer price) or INR 1770 (actual price) for Indian clients, and USD 20 (offer) or USD 30 (actual) for international clients.
4. Ancillary Services: Education loan assistance (partnered with 13+ banks and NBFCs), forex services for tuition/GIC payments, flight ticket assistance, and training referrals for IELTS/GRE/TOEFL examinations. Revenue may include referral fees or partner commissions.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

World Immigration Consultants is a Hyderabad-based consultancy that provides end-to-end study abroad and PR visa services to Indian students and skilled professionals. Its offerings cover university counselling, shortlisting, application filing, visa processing, education loan assistance, forex support, and PR pathway guidance for destinations including Canada, USA, UK, Australia, New Zealand, Germany, Hong Kong, and South Africa. Supplementary paid services include eligibility assessment reports and ancillary support such as flight booking and test prep referrals.

Product overview

World Immigration Consultants operates as a unified immigration and study abroad consultancy platform offering two interconnected service categories: Study Abroad Services (university counselling, shortlisting, SOP/LOR guidance, visa filing, test training referrals, education loan and forex assistance) and PR Visa Services (profile evaluation, skills mapping, ECA processing, EOI/ITA guidance for Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Germany, Hong Kong, and South Africa). The platform also provides supplementary add-on services including eligibility checks, education loan assistance through partnered banks/NBFCs, and forex services via Zenith Forex Online. Destination-specific sub-products cover Study in Canada, Study in USA, Study in UK, and Study in Australia under the study abroad umbrella, with corresponding country-specific PR visa services.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Study Abroad Services End-to-end study abroad consultancy for Indian students seeking overseas education, including expert counselling, university shortlisting, SOP/LOR guidance, application filing, visa processing, test preparation referrals (IELTS/GRE/TOEFL), education loan assistance, and forex services for tuition payments.
• PR Visa Services Immigration consultancy for obtaining permanent residency in Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Germany, Hong Kong, and South Africa, including profile evaluation, skills mapping, ECA processing, EOI submission, ITA guidance, and resume marketing.
• Study in Canada Study abroad service focused on Canadian universities and institutions, with guidance on GIC account creation, MCC/PCC documentation, and Canadian visa processing including eTA and VFS support.
• Study in USA Study abroad service focused on American universities and institutions, with guidance through the complete student visa process.
• Study in UK Study abroad service focused on UK universities and institutions, with guidance through the complete student visa process.
• Study in Australia Study abroad service focused on Australian universities and institutions.
• Canada PR Visa Permanent residency visa service for Canada, including Express Entry, Entrepreneur Program, and Provincial Nominee Programs (PNP).
• Australia PR Visa Permanent residency visa service for Australia, including Skilled Independent Visa (Subclass 189), Skilled-Nominated Visa (Subclass 190), and Skilled-Nominated/Sponsored Visa.
• Other Countries PR Visa Permanent residency and work visa services for New Zealand (Skilled Migrant Category), Germany, Hong Kong, and South Africa (Critical Skills Work Visa).
• Eligibility Check Service Paid eligibility assessment providing comprehensive ranking score analysis, IELTS score guidance, CRS calculations, and step-by-step PR process explanation. Priced at INR 1,770 (actual) / INR 1,000 (offer) for Indian clients and USD 30 (actual) / USD 20 (offer) for international clients.
• Education Loan Assistance Assistance with education loans through partnerships with 13+ banks and NBFCs for students seeking financial support for overseas education.
• Forex Services Currency exchange and tuition fee payment assistance through partnerships, including official forex partner Zenith Forex Online for GIC and tuition fee payments.
• Flight Tickets Assistance Assistance in securing flight tickets for students departing to their study abroad destinations.

Named customers8 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Zenith Forex Online (subsidiary of Zenith Leisure Holidays Limited)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOfficial forex partner for handling GIC (Guaranteed Investment Certificate) and tuition fee payments for students. Provides hassle-free payment experience for international education financial transactions. Zenith Forex Online processes tuition payments and GIC account funding required for Canadian student visa applications.
• 13+ Banks and NBFCs (Financial Institutions)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAssociated with more than 13 banks and non-banking financial companies (NBFCs) to assist students seeking education loans. These partnerships enable WIC to provide education loan assistance as part of their study abroad services, helping students secure funding for international education.
• IELTS/GRE/TOEFL Training PartnersminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAssociated with top trainers for IELTS, GRE, and TOEFL examination preparation. WIC refers students to these training partners to help them meet language proficiency requirements for university admissions and visa applications in English-speaking countries.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Edwise International: Long-established Indian overseas education consultancy with a multi-city office network. Comparable to WIC in offering counselling, university shortlisting, and visa filing for Indian students across the same destination countries.
• Canam Consultants: India-based immigration and study abroad consultancy providing admissions, visa filing, and PR services across Canada, USA, Australia, and other destinations. Directly competes with WIC for the same Indian student and PR applicant pool.
• KC Overseas Education: Indian overseas education consultancy providing admissions and visa services for students targeting USA, Canada, UK, Australia, and other countries. Overlaps with WIC on study abroad counselling and visa filing for Indian students.
• Visas Avenue: Indian immigration consultancy specializing in student visas and PR pathways (Canada, Australia, etc.). Comparable service catalog and customer profile to WIC, with similar reliance on website-driven lead generation.
• Aptech Visa: Mumbai-based immigration and study abroad consultancy offering visa filing and PR services for multiple countries. Directly comparable boutique competitor in the Indian overseas education and immigration services market.
• Y-Axis (Overseas Careers): India-headquartered immigration and overseas careers consultancy offering study abroad, PR visa (Canada, Australia, etc.), and career services. Closely comparable to WIC on service mix, customer segment (Indian students/professionals), and GTM model.

Emerging players

• Leverage Edu: Tech-enabled Indian study abroad and education financing platform with AI-assisted university matching and loan products. Competes with WIC for the same Indian student segment but with a more digital-first, scalable model.
• Jamboree Education: Indian education company offering overseas admissions consulting alongside test prep (GRE, GMAT, IELTS, TOEFL). Directly comparable to WIC's combination of study abroad counselling and standardized test training referrals.

Others

• Zenith Forex Online: Forex and outward remittance provider partnered with WIC for GIC and tuition fee payments. Included as an ecosystem/partner peer reflecting the operational integration WIC offers customers, rather than a direct competitor.

Broad incumbents

• IDP Education: Global education services provider co-owner of IELTS with extensive Indian and international office footprint. A broader incumbent competitor offering study abroad placement alongside standardized testing, overlapping with WIC's study abroad and IELTS referral services.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

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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